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The registers are arranged by the name of the military post, and thereunder usually in rough chronological order by date of burial. The burial registers primarily include soldiers of the Regular Army and Union Army (volunteers). Many civilians, usually wives or children of military personnel, are also listed, as well as some Confederate Army soldiers. | The registers are arranged by the name of the military post, and thereunder usually in rough chronological order by date of burial. The burial registers primarily include soldiers of the Regular Army and Union Army (volunteers). Many civilians, usually wives or children of military personnel, are also listed, as well as some Confederate Army soldiers. | ||
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=== Record Content === | === Record Content === | ||
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Image:United States, Burial Registers for Military Posts, Camps, and Stations (13-0950) Burial Register DGS 7499090_59.jpg|Burial Register | Image:United States, Burial Registers for Military Posts, Camps, and Stations (13-0950) Burial Register DGS 7499090_59.jpg|Burial Register | ||
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*The approximate burial or death date | *The approximate burial or death date | ||
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*Use the burial locality and the names to find the family in census, church and land records. | *Use the burial locality and the names to find the family in census, church and land records. | ||
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*The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral records which often include the names and residences of other family members. | *The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral records which often include the names and residences of other family members. | ||
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