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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | |||
<gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | <gallery widths="160px" heights="120px" perrow="3"> | ||
Image:Civil War Federal Soldiers' Widows Claims DGS 4591908 2.jpg|Federal Soldiers' Widows Claim | Image:Civil War Federal Soldiers' Widows Claims DGS 4591908 2.jpg|Federal Soldiers' Widows Claim | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== What Can this Collection Tell Me? == | |||
This collection may include: | This collection may include: | ||
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== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
To begin your search you need to know | To begin your search you need to know: | ||
*The name of the soldier | *The name of the soldier | ||
*The name of the widow | *The name of the widow | ||
* | *The age and birth place of the solider | ||
*The military unit in which your soldier served | |||
*The state and county were your soldier lived | |||
''' | '''Search by Name by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1922519?collectionNameFilter=false Collection Page]:'''<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. | ||
As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times. | As you are searching it is helpful to know such information as your ancestor’s given name and surname, some identifying information such as residence and age, and family relationships. Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name as your ancestor and that your ancestor may have used nicknames or different names at different times. | ||
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For tips about searching on-line collections, see the wiki article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]]. | For tips about searching on-line collections, see the wiki 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. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. This information will often lead you to other records. | |||
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? === | |||
*Death dates may lead to death certificates, mortuary, or burial records. | *Death dates may lead to death certificates, mortuary, or burial records. | ||
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*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the deceased; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. | *Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the deceased; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. | ||
*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. | ||
*This index is to widow’s pensions, but you will still need some information on the soldier. | *This index is to widow’s pensions, but you will still need some information on the soldier. | ||
*This index is for widows whose husbands died during the war. It does not include widows whose husbands died after the war. | *This index is for widows whose husbands died during the war. It does not include widows whose husbands died after the war. | ||
*Indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | *Indexes may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | ||
*Your ancestor may have used a nickname or an alias. In addition, ages may have been altered to allow men to serve who were not of the appropriate age. | *Your ancestor may have used a nickname or an alias. In addition, ages may have been altered to allow men to serve who were not of the appropriate age. | ||
=== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? === | |||
*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. | |||
*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. | |||
== Known Issues with This Collection == | == Known Issues with This Collection == | ||
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[United States, Civil War Widows and Other Dependents Pension Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[United States, Civil War Widows and Other Dependents Pension Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | ||
== Citing this Collection == | == Citing this Collection == | ||
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|title=United States, Civil War Widows and Other Dependents Pension Files, 1861-1934. | |title=United States, Civil War Widows and Other Dependents Pension Files, 1861-1934. | ||
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[[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | [[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | ||