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| CID = CID3326851 | | CID = CID3326851 | ||
| title = Virginia, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Applications for the Relief of Needy Confederate Women, 1915-1967 | | title = Virginia, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Applications for the Relief of Needy Confederate Women, 1915-1967 | ||
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| location = Virginia | | location = Virginia | ||
| LOC_01 = Virginia | | LOC_01 = Virginia | ||
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| state_loc_map = US Locator Virginia.png | | state_loc_map = US Locator Virginia.png | ||
| State_flag = Virginia flag.png | | State_flag = Virginia flag.png | ||
| record_type = | | record_type = Lineage society | ||
| start_year = 1915 | | start_year = 1915 | ||
| end_year = 1967 | | end_year = 1967 | ||
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| FS_URL_05 = [[Virginia Genealogy ]] | | FS_URL_05 = [[Virginia Genealogy ]] | ||
| FS_URL_06 = [[Virginia Vital Records]] | | FS_URL_06 = [[Virginia Vital Records]] | ||
| FS_URL_07 = [ | | FS_URL_07 = [[Virginia Census]] | ||
| FS_URL_08 = [[Virginia Archives and Libraries]] | | FS_URL_08 = [[Virginia Archives and Libraries]] | ||
| FS_URL_09 = [[Virginia Newspapers]] | | FS_URL_09 = [[Virginia Newspapers]] | ||
| FS_URL_10 = [[Virginia Church Records]] | | FS_URL_10 = [[Virginia Church Records]] | ||
| FS_URL_11 = | | FS_URL_11 = | ||
| FS_URL_12 = | | FS_URL_12 = | ||
| FS_URL_13 = | | FS_URL_13 = | ||
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| RW_URL_09 = | | RW_URL_09 = | ||
| RW_URL_10 = | | RW_URL_10 = | ||
| custodian = | | custodian = Virginia State Library and Archives | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This collection is an index and images of applications for a Confederate pension granted to needy daughters and sisters of Confederate soldiers, sailors, and Marines. | This collection is an index and images of applications for a Confederate pension granted to needy daughters and sisters of Confederate soldiers, sailors, and Marines. | ||
=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
*Name of applicant | *Name of applicant | ||
*Name of soldier | *Name of soldier | ||
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*Physical condition of applicant | *Physical condition of applicant | ||
*Date of application | *Date of application | ||
== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Images === | === Sample Images === | ||
<gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | <gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | ||
Image:Virginia, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Applications for the Relief of Needy Confederate Women, 1915-1967 008675257 00022.jpg|1965 Pension Application | Image:Virginia, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Applications for the Relief of Needy Confederate Women, 1915-1967 008675257 00022.jpg|1965 Pension Application | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== How do I Search This Collection? == | == How do I Search This Collection? == | ||
To use these records it is helpful to know: | To use these records it is helpful to know: | ||
*The name of the person | *The name of the person | ||
*The name soldier | *The name soldier | ||
*Other identifying information such as the approximate marriage date and place | *Other identifying information such as the approximate marriage date and place | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | {{Search Collection Link | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log | research log]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I was Looking for, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I was Looking for, What Now? === | ||
*Use the name and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information | *Use the name and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information | ||
*Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each partner to find a birth records and parents' names | *Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each partner to find a birth records and parents' names | ||
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*Use the residence and names of the parents to locate church and land records | *Use the residence and names of the parents to locate church and land records | ||
*Use the parent’s birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family | *Use the parent’s birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family | ||
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking for, What Now? === | === I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking for, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names | ||
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*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur | *Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur | ||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor | *Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Virginia, United States Genealogy|Virginia]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Virginia, United States Genealogy|Virginia]]. | ||
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* [[Virginia Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[Virginia Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
* [[Step-by-Step Virginia Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]] | * [[Step-by-Step Virginia Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]] | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
{{Collection_Not_Published}} | {{Collection_Not_Published}} | ||
{{Record Citation}} | {{Record Citation}} | ||
{{Image_Citation}} | |||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | == How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | ||
{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
[[Category:Virginia FamilySearch Historical Records|Vital]] | [[Category:Virginia FamilySearch Historical Records|Vital]] | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 19 August 2019
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| Record Type | Lineage society |
| Collection years | 1915-1967 |
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]
This collection is an index and images of applications for a Confederate pension granted to needy daughters and sisters of Confederate soldiers, sailors, and Marines.
Image Visibility[edit | edit source]
Whenever possible, FamilySearch makes images available for all users. However, rights to view images on our website are granted by the record custodians. These images can be viewed at the FamilySearch Library or a FamilySearch Center near you.
For additional information about image restrictions, please see the Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections page.
What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]
The following information may be found in these records:
- Name of applicant
- Name of soldier
- Relationship to soldier
- Physical condition of applicant
- Date of application
Collection Content[edit | edit source]
Sample Images[edit | edit source]
1965 Pension Application
How do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]
To use these records it is helpful to know:
- The name of the person
- The name soldier
- Other identifying information such as the approximate marriage date and place
Search the Index[edit | edit source]
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
- Click Search to show possible matches
How Do I Analyze the Results?[edit | edit source]
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?[edit | edit source]
I Found the Person I was Looking for, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Use the name and place as the basis for compiling a new family group or for verifying existing information
- Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth of each partner to find a birth records and parents' names
- Use the birth date or age along with the place of birth to find the family in census records
- Use the residence and names of the parents to locate church and land records
- Use the parent’s birth places to find former residences and to establish a migration pattern for the family
I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking for, What Now?[edit | edit source]
- Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
- Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
- Search the indexes and records of nearby counties
- Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
- Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor
Research Helps[edit | edit source]
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Virginia.
Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
| Collection Citation: A citation will be available on the Collection Details page when the collection is published. |
| Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information. |
| Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen. |