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== What | == What Is in the Collection? == | ||
The collection consists of an index and images of burial registers for military posts, camps, and stations,1768-1921. This collection corresponds with NARA publication M2014, one roll consisting of two volumes of burials, most occurring between 1860 and 1890. The records are from Record Group 92, Records of the Quartermaster General, and are arranged by place of burial then date of death. See the descriptive pamphlet [http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CC8QFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archives.gov%2Fresearch%2Fmicrofilm%2Fm2014.pdf&ei=ERpoUo-VA-aZiAKT24DACg&usg=AFQjCNFT3U7NZSFGptwhdeWlpxFlfl_XJQ&bvm=bv.55123115,d.cGE Burial Registers for Military Posts, Camps, and Stations 1768-1921] for a list of the posts, camps and stations. | The collection consists of an index and images of burial registers for military posts, camps, and stations,1768-1921. This collection corresponds with NARA publication M2014, one roll consisting of two volumes of burials, most occurring between 1860 and 1890. The records are from Record Group 92, Records of the Quartermaster General, and are arranged by place of burial then date of death. See the descriptive pamphlet [http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CC8QFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archives.gov%2Fresearch%2Fmicrofilm%2Fm2014.pdf&ei=ERpoUo-VA-aZiAKT24DACg&usg=AFQjCNFT3U7NZSFGptwhdeWlpxFlfl_XJQ&bvm=bv.55123115,d.cGE Burial Registers for Military Posts, Camps, and Stations 1768-1921] for a list of the posts, camps and stations. | ||
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The registers are arranged by the name of the military post, and thereunder usually in rough chronological order by date of burial. The burial registers primarily include soldiers of the Regular Army and Union Army (volunteers). Many civilians, usually wives or children of military personnel, are also listed, as well as some Confederate Army soldiers. | The registers are arranged by the name of the military post, and thereunder usually in rough chronological order by date of burial. The burial registers primarily include soldiers of the Regular Army and Union Army (volunteers). Many civilians, usually wives or children of military personnel, are also listed, as well as some Confederate Army soldiers. | ||
===To Browse | ===To Browse This Collection=== | ||
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Image:United States, Burial Registers for Military Posts, Camps, and Stations (13-0950) Burial Register DGS 7499090_59.jpg|Burial Register | Image:United States, Burial Registers for Military Posts, Camps, and Stations (13-0950) Burial Register DGS 7499090_59.jpg|Burial Register | ||
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== What Can | == What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | ||
The records generally contain the following: | The records generally contain the following: | ||
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Once you have located your ancestor’s burial record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | Once you have located your ancestor’s burial record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given for new information. Add any new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | ||
=== I Found Who I | === I Found Who I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Use the name and rank, company or regiment along with the death date to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government. | *Use the name and rank, company or regiment along with the death date to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government. | ||
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*If you are unable to find your ancestor check for variant spellings of the surnames. | *If you are unable to find your ancestor check for variant spellings of the surnames. | ||
=== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking | === 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. | ||