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== Record Description  ==
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This collection includes records from 1861-1865.
| record_group_title = [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/109.htmlWar Department Collection of Confederate Records]
 
| start_year = 1861
The collection consists of approximately 650,000 vouchers and other documents pertaining to goods and services rendered to the Confederate Government by individuals and businesses. The collection is arranged alphabetically in over 350,000 jackets. The collection is located in RG 109, War Department Collection of Confederate Records and is National Archive Microfilm Publication M346. The index is courtesy of&nbsp;Fold3 (formerly Footnote).  
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| micro_pub_title = Confederate Papers Relating to Citizens or Business Firms
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| arrangement = Alphabetically by name of company name. 
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| FS_URL_02 = [[United States Record Finder]]
| FS_URL_03 = [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]
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== What is in This Collection?  ==
The {{FSC|589906|item|disp=collection}} consists of approximately 650,000 vouchers and other documents pertaining to goods and services rendered to the Confederate Government by individuals and businesses. For a selected list that identifies: the Name of individual or firm, location or headquarters of firm and the nature of business or service rendered or goods furnished and dates, see images 12-71 of DGS {{FSHI|DGS=8456075}}.  The collection is arranged alphabetically in over 350,000 jackets. The collection is located in RG 109, War Department Collection of Confederate Records and is National Archive Microfilm Publication M346. The index is courtesy of Fold3 (formerly Footnote).  


Most of these documents were created or received by the Confederate War and Treasury Departments. After the Civil War they were in the custody of the US War Department. These were later assembled by the Confederate Archives Division of the Adjutant General’s Office and used to establish the disloyalty of claimants seeking restitution after the war.  
Most of these documents were created or received by the Confederate War and Treasury Departments. After the Civil War they were in the custody of the US War Department. These were later assembled by the Confederate Archives Division of the Adjutant General’s Office and used to establish the disloyalty of claimants seeking restitution after the war.  
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The records were created to document services and goods which aided the Confederate cause. The records are generally reliable.
The records were created to document services and goods which aided the Confederate cause. The records are generally reliable.


== Record Content  ==
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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
The index includes the following information:
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
The following information may be found in these records:
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*Name of Individual  
*Name of Individual  
*Business Name  
*Business Name  
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*Fold3 (Footnote) ID  
*Fold3 (Footnote) ID  
*NARA Roll Number
*NARA Roll Number
}}


== How to Use the Record  ==
== Collection Content ==
 
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following:
 
*The name of the person, including nicknames or alias names
*The approximate date
*The residence
 
=== Search the Collection ===
 
'''To search the collection by name:'''<br>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:
 
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life.
*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names.
*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 on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
 
=== Using the Information  ===
 
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information:
 
*Use the name, date, and place or residence, to find the ancestor or family in census records.
*Use the place or residence to locate church and land records.
 
=== Tips to Keep in Mind  ===
 
*Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives.
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct.
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination.
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur.
 
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor?  ===
 
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names.
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities.
*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.
 
== Related Websites  ==
 
[http://www.civilwarhome.com/links8.htm Civil War Links]


== Related Wiki Articles  ==


*[[Confederate Citizens File|Confederate Citizens File]]
=== Inventory ===
*[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]]
For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see [[United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses - Inventory]]
*[[United States, Civil War Confederate Applications for Pardons (FamilySearch Historical Records)|United States, Civil War Confederate Applications for Pardons (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]


== How You Can Contribute ==
== How Do I Search This Collection?  ==
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*The name of the person, including nicknames or alias names
*The approximate date of service
*The residence of the soldier
=== Search the Index ===
{{Search Collection Link
| CID=CID1937233
}}
=== 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]].
== What Do I Do Next?  ==
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
*Use the name, date, and place or residence, to find the ancestor or family in census records
*Use the place or residence to locate church and land records
*Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
*Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
*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 ===
The following articles will help you research your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]].
* [[US Military Basic Search Strategies]]
* [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]]
* [[Beginning United States Civil War Research]]
* [[Locating a Confederate Civil War Soldier (1861–1865)]]
* [[GuidedResearch:United States|United States Guided Research]]
* [[United States Record Finder]]
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies]]


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== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
*'''1861-1865''' {{FSC|108790|item|disp=General orders and circulars issued by the Confederate War Department through the office of the Confederate Adjutant and Inspector General, 1861-1865, NARA, M901}} at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1861-1865''' {{FSC|578014|item|disp=Index to letters received by the Confederate Adjutant and Inspector General and the Confederate Quartermaster General, 1861-1865, NARA, M410}} at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1861-1865''' {{FSC|589967|item|disp=Inspection reports and related records received by the Inspection Branch in the Confederate Adjutant and Inspector General's Office, NARA M935}} at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1861-1865''' {{FSC|588819|item|disp=Letters received by the Confederate Adjutant and Inspector General, 1861-1865,M474}} at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1861-1865''' {{FSC|578030|item|disp=Letters received by the Confederate Quartermaster General, 1861-1865, M469}} at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*Bethel, Elizabeth, comp ''Preliminary inventory of the War Department collection of Confederate records (record group 109).'' Washington, D.C. : National Archives & Records Administration, 1957. {{FSC|604451|item|disp=FS Library book973 M33npi no. 101 copy 3}}


==Citations for This Collection==
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.
*{{RecordSearch|1834304|United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1861-1866}}
*{{RecordSearch|1845948|United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866}}
*{{RecordSearch|1936545|United States Civil War Confederate Applications for Pardons, 1865-1867}}


'''Collection Citation''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses, 1861-1865." Database. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2016. Citing "Confederate Papers Relating to Citizens or Business Firms, 1861-1865." <i>Fold3.com</i>. http://www.fold3.com.}} <br>
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
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'''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> {{Record Citation Link
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|title=United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses, 1861-1865
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== 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.
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[[pt:Estados Unidos, Guerra Civil Confederada, Papéis de Cidadãos ou Empresas (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]]
[[Category:Civil War, 1861-1865]]

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Record Group RG 109: Department Collection of Confederate Records
Collection years 1861-1865
Microfilm Publication M346. Confederate Papers Relating to Citizens or Business Firms. 1158 rolls
Arrangement Alphabetically by name of company name.
National Archives Identifier 2133274
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What is in This Collection?

The collection consists of approximately 650,000 vouchers and other documents pertaining to goods and services rendered to the Confederate Government by individuals and businesses. For a selected list that identifies: the Name of individual or firm, location or headquarters of firm and the nature of business or service rendered or goods furnished and dates, see images 12-71 of DGS DGS 8456075 . The collection is arranged alphabetically in over 350,000 jackets. The collection is located in RG 109, War Department Collection of Confederate Records and is National Archive Microfilm Publication M346. The index is courtesy of Fold3 (formerly Footnote).

Most of these documents were created or received by the Confederate War and Treasury Departments. After the Civil War they were in the custody of the US War Department. These were later assembled by the Confederate Archives Division of the Adjutant General’s Office and used to establish the disloyalty of claimants seeking restitution after the war.

The records were created to document services and goods which aided the Confederate cause. The records are generally reliable.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

Index and Image Visibility

FamilySearch provides images and indexes subject to contractual limitations and changes. Access to images and indexes may vary. Some collections may only have partial indexes without images. See Restrictions for Viewing Images for details.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of Individual
  • Business Name
  • State
  • Document Number
  • Document Type (Citizen or Business)
  • Fold3 (Footnote) ID
  • NARA Roll Number

Collection Content

Inventory

For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses - Inventory

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person, including nicknames or alias names
  • The approximate date of service
  • The residence of the soldier

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

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 research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Use the name, date, and place or residence, to find the ancestor or family in census records
  • Use the place or residence to locate church and land records
  • Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives
  • When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
  • You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination
  • Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby localities
  • 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

The following articles will help you research your family in the United States.

Other FamilySearch Collections

These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

FamilySearch Historical Records

FamilySearch Digital Library

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.

Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.
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