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The collection consists of an index and images of a Register of Confederate soldiers,sailors and citizens who died in federal prisons and military hospitals in the North,1861-1865. This collection corresponds to NARA publication, M918, one roll from Record Group 92 Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General. The register was compiled in 1912 in the Office of the Commissioner for Marking the Graves of Confederate Dead. The register is arranged by place of death then alphabetically by name. A table of contents will be found at the beginning of the volume. | The collection consists of an index and images of a Register of Confederate soldiers,sailors and citizens who died in federal prisons and military hospitals in the North,1861-1865. This collection corresponds to NARA publication, M918, one roll from Record Group 92 Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General. The register was compiled in 1912 in the Office of the Commissioner for Marking the Graves of Confederate Dead. The register is arranged by place of death then alphabetically by name. A table of contents will be found at the beginning of the volume. | ||
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Image:United States, Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North (13-0951) Death Register DGS 7499076_439.jpg|Death Register | Image:United States, Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North (13-0951) Death Register DGS 7499076_439.jpg|Death Register | ||
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*The approximate burial or death date | *The approximate burial or death date | ||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | To search the collection fill in the requested information in the boxes on the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about the individuals in the list to what you already know about your ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. You may need to look at the information on several individuals comparing the information about them to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | ||
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*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | *Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | ||
For tips about searching on-line collections, see the wiki article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | For tips about searching on-line collections, see the wiki article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
=== Using the Information === | |||
Once you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example: | Once you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example: | ||
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*Use the name and death information to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government. | *Use the name and death information to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
*These records are often brief so it can be easy confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. | *These records are often brief so it can be easy confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. | ||
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*[http://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/military/civil-war-microfilm-pamphlets.html Guides to the National Archives] | *[http://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/military/civil-war-microfilm-pamphlets.html Guides to the National Archives] | ||
*[http://research.archives.gov/description/617202 National Archives On-line Public Access] | *[http://research.archives.gov/description/617202 National Archives On-line Public Access] | ||
== Related Wiki Articles == | == Related Wiki Articles == | ||
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== | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information. This will help | When you copy information from a record, you should list where you found the information; that is, cite your sources. This will help people find the record again and evaluate the reliability of the source. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records. Citations are available for the collection as a whole and each record or image individually. | ||
'''Collection Citation''':<br> | |||
{{Collection citation | text = “United States, Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North, 1861-1865.” Index and images. ''FamilySearch.'' http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing National Archives, Washington D.C.}} | |||
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