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|title=United States, Index to General Correspondence of the Pension Office, 1889-1904 | |title=United States, Index to General Correspondence of the Pension Office, 1889-1904 | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To begin your search you will need to know: | To begin your search you will need to know: | ||
*The name of the pensioner | |||
*The name of the pensioner | |||
*Other identifying information such as the name of the person making the inquiry or the unit where served. | *Other identifying information such as the name of the person making the inquiry or the unit where served. | ||
=== Search the Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | To search the collection by name fill in your ancestor’s name in the initial search page. This search will return a list of possible matches. Compare the information about those in the list to what you already know about your own ancestors to determine if this is the correct family or person. | ||
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With either search keep in mind: | With either search 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. | *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. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | ||
=== Using the Information === | === Using the Information === | ||
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When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors such as pension files and other helpful military records. | When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details such as a title, an occupation, or land ownership. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors such as pension files and other helpful military records. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | === Tips to Keep in Mind === | ||
*Information about military units was generally filed under the name of its commanding officer. | *Information about military units was generally filed under the name of its commanding officer. | ||
*Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives. | *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. | *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 person to make this determination. | *You may need to compare the information of more than one person to make this determination. | ||
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | *Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur. | ||
=== Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | === Unable to Find Your Ancestor? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
*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. | ||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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{{Contributor_invite}} | {{Contributor_invite}} | ||
== Citations for This Collection == | == Citations for This Collection == | ||
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. | 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''':<br> {{Collection citation | text= "United States, Index to General Correspondence of the Pension Office, 1889-1904." Index and Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2015. Citing NARA microfilm publication M686. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.}} <br><br> | ||
{{Collection citation | text= "United States, Index to General Correspondence of the Pension Office, 1889-1904." Index and Images. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed | |||
'''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> | '''Record Citation''' (or citation for the index entry):<br> {{Record Citation Link | ||
{{Record Citation Link | |||
|CID=CID1834308 | |CID=CID1834308 | ||
|title=United States, Index to General Correspondence of the Pension Office, 1889-1904 | |title=United States, Index to General Correspondence of the Pension Office, 1889-1904 | ||
}}<br> | }}<br> | ||
'''Image citation''':<br> | '''Image citation''':<br> {{Image Citation Link | ||
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|CID=CID1834308 | |CID=CID1834308 | ||
|title=United States, Index to General Correspondence of the Pension Office, 1889-1904 | |title=United States, Index to General Correspondence of the Pension Office, 1889-1904 | ||
}} | }} | ||
[[Category:NARA_military_records]] | [[Category:NARA_military_records]] | ||