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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] '' | |||
{{US NARA HR Infobox | {{US NARA HR Infobox | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | |||
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Image:US Index to General Correspondence of the Record and Pension Office (10-0385) (11-1119) DGS 1527667 90.jpg|Index to General Correspondence | Image:US Index to General Correspondence of the Record and Pension Office (10-0385) (11-1119) DGS 1527667 90.jpg|Index to General Correspondence | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
Information found in this collection may include: | |||
*Name of soldier | *Name of soldier | ||
*Unit of service | *Unit of service | ||
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*The name of the pensioner | *The name of the pensioner | ||
* | *The name of the unit where the pensioner served | ||
*The name of the person making the inquiry | |||
''' | '''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1834308?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<br>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. | ||
''' | '''View images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/1834308/waypoints Browse Page]:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links:<br>⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br>⇒Select the "Select a surname range" which takes you to the images<br> | ||
With either search keep in mind: | With either search keep in mind: | ||
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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]]. | ||
==What Do I Do Next?== | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
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. | ||
=== | === I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | ||
*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. | ||
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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. | ||
== | === I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now?=== | ||
*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. | ||
==Citing this Collection== | ==Citing this Collection== | ||
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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 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== How Can I Contribute to the FamilySearch Wiki? == | |||
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[[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | [[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | ||