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The following states Civil War pages have more information on Confederate pensions from their states: [[Alabama in the Civil War|Alabama]], [[Arkansas in the Civil War|Arkansas]], [[Florida in the Civil War|Florida]], [[Georgia in the Civil War|Georgia]], [[Kentucky in the Civil War|Kentucky]], [[Louisiana in the Civil War|Louisiana]], [[Mississippi in the Civil War|Mississippi]], [[Missouri in the Civil War|Missouri]], [[North Carolina in the Civil War|North Carolina]], [[Oklahoma in the Civil War|Oklahoma]], [[South Carolina in the Civil War|South Carolina]], [[Tennessee in the Civil War|Tennessee]], [[Texas in the Civil War|Texas]], and [[Virginia in the Civil War|Virginia]]. | The following states Civil War pages have more information on Confederate pensions from their states: [[Alabama in the Civil War|Alabama]], [[Arkansas in the Civil War|Arkansas]], [[Florida in the Civil War|Florida]], [[Georgia in the Civil War|Georgia]], [[Kentucky in the Civil War|Kentucky]], [[Louisiana in the Civil War|Louisiana]], [[Mississippi in the Civil War|Mississippi]], [[Missouri in the Civil War|Missouri]], [[North Carolina in the Civil War|North Carolina]], [[Oklahoma in the Civil War|Oklahoma]], [[South Carolina in the Civil War|South Carolina]], [[Tennessee in the Civil War|Tennessee]], [[Texas in the Civil War|Texas]], and [[Virginia in the Civil War|Virginia]]. | ||
=== Pension Records by State === | === Pension Records by State === | ||
==== Alabama ==== | ==== Alabama ==== | ||
:*''Confederate pension applications, ca. 1880-1930's'' ({{FHL|1502476}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28406386 Worldcat]) | :*''Confederate pension applications, ca. 1880-1930's'' ({{FHL|1502476}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28406386 Worldcat]) | ||
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:*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1593 Alabama, Confederate Pension and Service Records, 1862-1947] (Ancestry) ($) | :*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1593 Alabama, Confederate Pension and Service Records, 1862-1947] (Ancestry) ($) | ||
==== Arkansas ==== | ==== Arkansas ==== | ||
:*''Confederate pension records, 1905-1934, Cleveland County, Arkansas'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/174113536 Worldcat]) | :*''Confederate pension records, 1905-1934, Cleveland County, Arkansas'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/174113536 Worldcat]) | ||
:*''Confederate pension records, 1905-1937, Garland County, Arkansas'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/214333788 Worldcat]) | :*''Confederate pension records, 1905-1937, Garland County, Arkansas'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/214333788 Worldcat]) | ||
:*''Confederate pension records, 1869-1929, Hot Spring County, Arkansas'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/219774451 Worldcat]) | :*''Confederate pension records, 1869-1929, Hot Spring County, Arkansas'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/219774451 Worldcat]) | ||
:*''Pension records, 1901-1939, Independence County, Arkansas'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/226237982 Worldcat]) | :*''Pension records, 1901-1939, Independence County, Arkansas'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/226237982 Worldcat]) | ||
:*''Ministers' credentials, 1878-1931, Logan County, Arkansas; Confederate pension records, 1931-1939'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/228507160 Worldcat]) | :*''Ministers' credentials, 1878-1931, Logan County, Arkansas; Confederate pension records, 1931-1939'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/228507160 Worldcat]) | ||
:*''Soldiers' and sailors' discharges, 1919-1947, Marion County, Arkansas; Confederate pension records, 1901-1933'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/229456612 Worldcat]) | :*''Soldiers' and sailors' discharges, 1919-1947, Marion County, Arkansas; Confederate pension records, 1901-1933'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/229456612 Worldcat]) | ||
:*''Naturalization records, 1921-1934, Washington County, Arkansas; Confederate pension records, 1901-1915'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/245535761 Worldcat]) | :*''Naturalization records, 1921-1934, Washington County, Arkansas; Confederate pension records, 1901-1915'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/245535761 Worldcat]) | ||
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::*''Confederate Pension Applications...'' ({{FHL|976.7 M22adl}}) ({{FHL|1697962|disp=FHL1697962 item 2}}) Contains the name of the veteran or widow or both, company, regiment, year of application, and death date. | ::*''Confederate Pension Applications...'' ({{FHL|976.7 M22adl}}) ({{FHL|1697962|disp=FHL1697962 item 2}}) Contains the name of the veteran or widow or both, company, regiment, year of application, and death date. | ||
==== Florida ==== | ==== Florida ==== | ||
:*''Pension claims of Confederate veterans and their widows beginning 1885-1955'' ({{FHL|0006717|disp=FHL 6717‑6885}}) | :*''Pension claims of Confederate veterans and their widows beginning 1885-1955'' ({{FHL|0006717|disp=FHL 6717‑6885}}) | ||
:These records are indexed in: | :These records are indexed in: | ||
::*''Register of Florida CSA Pension Applications'' ({{FHL|975.9 M2w}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20864449 Worldcat])Entries are listed alphabetically and include unit of service; widow’s name including maiden name; county of residence, and number of pages in file. | ::*''Register of Florida CSA Pension Applications'' ({{FHL|975.9 M2w}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20864449 Worldcat])Entries are listed alphabetically and include unit of service; widow’s name including maiden name; county of residence, and number of pages in file. | ||
:'''Online''' | :'''Online''' | ||
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:*[http://www.floridamemory.com/Collections/PensionFiles Florida Confederate Pension Application Files] (Florida Department of State) | :*[http://www.floridamemory.com/Collections/PensionFiles Florida Confederate Pension Application Files] (Florida Department of State) | ||
==== Georgia ==== | ==== Georgia ==== | ||
:*''Confederate pension rolls (Georgia)'' ({{FHL|1493047}}) | :*''Confederate pension rolls (Georgia)'' ({{FHL|1493047}}) | ||
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:*[http://cdm.sos.state.ga.us/cdm4/TestApps.php Confederate Pension Applications, 1879-1960] (Georgia Archives, Georgia Secretary of State) | :*[http://cdm.sos.state.ga.us/cdm4/TestApps.php Confederate Pension Applications, 1879-1960] (Georgia Archives, Georgia Secretary of State) | ||
==== Kentucky ==== | ==== Kentucky ==== | ||
:*''Civil War pension application'' ({{FHL|1670795|disp=FHL 1670795–844}}) | :*''Civil War pension application'' ({{FHL|1670795|disp=FHL 1670795–844}}) | ||
:These records are indexed in: | :These records are indexed in: | ||
::''Index of Confederate Pension Applications, Commonwealth of Kentucky'' ({{FHL|976.9 M2k}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Index+of+Confederate+Pension+Applications%2C+Commonwealth+of+Kentucky Worldcat]) Arranged alphabetically by the name of applicant, veteran, or widow, county of residence, date application was received, and application number. | ::''Index of Confederate Pension Applications, Commonwealth of Kentucky'' ({{FHL|976.9 M2k}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Index+of+Confederate+Pension+Applications%2C+Commonwealth+of+Kentucky Worldcat]) Arranged alphabetically by the name of applicant, veteran, or widow, county of residence, date application was received, and application number. | ||
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:*[http://www.e-archives.ky.gov/Confederate_pension.htm Department of Confederate Pensions (1912 - 1946)] (Electronic Records Archives, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives) | :*[http://www.e-archives.ky.gov/Confederate_pension.htm Department of Confederate Pensions (1912 - 1946)] (Electronic Records Archives, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives) | ||
==== Louisiana ==== | ==== Louisiana ==== | ||
:*''Louisiana. Application Record for Pensions'' 1898–1944 ({{FHL|1412744|disp=FHL 1412743–44}}) | :*''Louisiana. Application Record for Pensions'' 1898–1944 ({{FHL|1412744|disp=FHL 1412743–44}}) | ||
:*''Record of Pensioners of the State of Louisiana'' 1898–1940 ({{FHL|1412742|disp=FHL 1412742–43}}) | :*''Record of Pensioners of the State of Louisiana'' 1898–1940 ({{FHL|1412742|disp=FHL 1412742–43}}) | ||
:*''Louisiana Confederate Veterans Pensions, 1912–1936'' ({{FHL|1704156|disp=FHL 1704156 item 17}}) | :*''Louisiana Confederate Veterans Pensions, 1912–1936'' ({{FHL|1704156|disp=FHL 1704156 item 17}}) | ||
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:*{{RecordSearch|1838535|Louisiana Confederate Pensions,1898-1950}} (FamilySearch) | :*{{RecordSearch|1838535|Louisiana Confederate Pensions,1898-1950}} (FamilySearch) | ||
==== Mississippi ==== | ==== Mississippi ==== | ||
:*''Confederate soldiers & sailors, widows pension applications'' ({{FHL|902556}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28435389 Worldcat]) | :*''Confederate soldiers & sailors, widows pension applications'' ({{FHL|902556}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28435389 Worldcat]) | ||
==== Missouri ==== | ==== Missouri ==== | ||
:*''Applications for Confederate Home & Pension'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51213151 Worldcat]) | :*''Applications for Confederate Home & Pension'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51213151 Worldcat]) | ||
:'''Online''' | :'''Online''' | ||
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:*{{RecordSearch|1865475|Missouri Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers Home Applications}} (FamilySearch) Includes name, birth date, birthplace, residence, length of residence in Missouri, date of enlistment, rank, unit of service, death date, and burial place. | :*{{RecordSearch|1865475|Missouri Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers Home Applications}} (FamilySearch) Includes name, birth date, birthplace, residence, length of residence in Missouri, date of enlistment, rank, unit of service, death date, and burial place. | ||
==== North Carolina ==== | ==== North Carolina ==== | ||
:*''Applications for Confederate soldier's and widow's pensions, 1885-ca. 1953'' ({{FHL|175779}}) | :*''Applications for Confederate soldier's and widow's pensions, 1885-ca. 1953'' ({{FHL|175779}}) | ||
:*''Applications for Confederate soldiers' and widows' pensions in North Carolina : [index]'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/227357622 Worldcat]) | :*''Applications for Confederate soldiers' and widows' pensions in North Carolina : [index]'' ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/227357622 Worldcat]) | ||
==== Oklahoma ==== | ==== Oklahoma ==== | ||
:*''Confederate pension applications for soldiers and sailors'' ({{FHL|1001529|disp=1001529–48}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/298115860 Worldcat]) | :*''Confederate pension applications for soldiers and sailors'' ({{FHL|1001529|disp=1001529–48}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/298115860 Worldcat]) | ||
:These records are indexed in: | :These records are indexed in: | ||
::*''Index to Applications for Pensions from the State of Oklahoma'' ({{FHL|976.6 M24o}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1739381 Worldcat]) Alphabetical by name with application and reel number. | ::*''Index to Applications for Pensions from the State of Oklahoma'' ({{FHL|976.6 M24o}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1739381 Worldcat]) Alphabetical by name with application and reel number. | ||
:'''Online''' | :'''Online''' | ||
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:*[http://www.crossroads.odl.state.ok.us/shell/coll-confed-pen.php Oklahoma Confederate Pension Index Cards] (Oklahoma Department of Libraries) | :*[http://www.crossroads.odl.state.ok.us/shell/coll-confed-pen.php Oklahoma Confederate Pension Index Cards] (Oklahoma Department of Libraries) | ||
==== South Carolina ==== | ==== South Carolina ==== | ||
:*The Family History Library has pension-related material for veterans residing in the following counties: {{FHL|181614|disp=Abbeville}}, {{FHL|22888|disp=Anderson}}, {{FHL|201831|disp=Charleston}}, Cherokee, [http://www.worldcat.org/title/chester-county-confederate-compendium-of-chester-county-south-carolina/oclc/80969214&referer=brief_results Chester], Edgefield, {{FHL|292429|disp=Fairfield}}, Lancaster, {{FHL|1029317|disp=Laurens}}, {{FHL|206855|disp=Lexington}}, {{FHL|24324|disp=Pickens}}, Spartanburg, {{FHL|255051|disp=Union}}, {{FHL|975.783 M2|disp=Williamsburg}}, and {{FHL|1028995|disp=York}}. For film numbers see the Family History Library [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog].<br> | :*The Family History Library has pension-related material for veterans residing in the following counties: {{FHL|181614|disp=Abbeville}}, {{FHL|22888|disp=Anderson}}, {{FHL|201831|disp=Charleston}}, Cherokee, [http://www.worldcat.org/title/chester-county-confederate-compendium-of-chester-county-south-carolina/oclc/80969214&referer=brief_results Chester], Edgefield, {{FHL|292429|disp=Fairfield}}, Lancaster, {{FHL|1029317|disp=Laurens}}, {{FHL|206855|disp=Lexington}}, {{FHL|24324|disp=Pickens}}, Spartanburg, {{FHL|255051|disp=Union}}, {{FHL|975.783 M2|disp=Williamsburg}}, and {{FHL|1028995|disp=York}}. For film numbers see the Family History Library [https://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog catalog].<br> | ||
==== Tennessee ==== | ==== Tennessee ==== | ||
:*''Confederate pension applications: soldiers and widows, 1891- ca. 1965'' ({{FHL|978497}}) | :*''Confederate pension applications: soldiers and widows, 1891- ca. 1965'' ({{FHL|978497}}) | ||
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:'''Online''' | :'''Online''' | ||
:*[http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/history/military/pension.htm Index to Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications: Soldiers & Widows] (Tennessee State Library and Archives) | :*[http://www.tennessee.gov/tsla/history/military/pension.htm Index to Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications: Soldiers & Widows] (Tennessee State Library and Archives) | ||
==== Texas ==== | ==== Texas ==== | ||
:'''Online''' | :'''Online''' | ||
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:*[https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/apps/arc/pensions Index of Confederate Pension Applications] (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) | :*[https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/apps/arc/pensions Index of Confederate Pension Applications] (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) | ||
==== Virginia ==== | ==== Virginia ==== | ||
:'''Online''' | :'''Online''' | ||
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:*[http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/collections/CW.html Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows Collection] (The Library of Virginia) | :*[http://lvaimage.lib.va.us/collections/CW.html Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows Collection] (The Library of Virginia) | ||
=== Related Records === | === Related Records === | ||
Also see: [[Confederate Soldiers Home Records|Confederate Soldiers Home Records]]. | Also see: [[Confederate Soldiers Home Records|Confederate Soldiers Home Records]]. | ||
Some veterans received artificial limbs. The following publication provides information on available records. | Some veterans received artificial limbs. The following publication provides information on available records. | ||
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The following archive may also be helpful in researching Confederate soldiers: | The following archive may also be helpful in researching Confederate soldiers: | ||
Confederate Research Center<br> P.O. Box 619<br> Hillsboro, TX 76645<br> Telephone: 817-582-2555, ext. 242 | Confederate Research Center<br> P.O. Box 619<br> Hillsboro, TX 76645<br> Telephone: 817-582-2555, ext. 242 | ||
Online collections containing these records are located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list ] | |||
Wiki articles describing these collections are found at: | |||
*[[Arkansas, Confederate Pension Applications (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Arkansas, Confederate Pension Applications (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | |||
*[[Missouri Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers' Home Admission Applications (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Missouri Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers' Home Admission Applications (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | |||
{{U.S. Civil War}} | |||
[[Category:United_States_Civil_War,_1861_to_1865]] | [[Category:United_States_Civil_War,_1861_to_1865]] | ||