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The actual pension records that the "Organization Index" and "General Index" refer to are currently only available through the National Archives. Fold3.com is in the process of digitizing records of approved pension applications for the years 1861-1910, the "Civil War "Widows' Pensions". You can check their progress at [http://www.fold3.com/title_24/civil_war_widows_pensions Fold3.com]. For information on how to order pension records from the National Archives see [[Requesting copies of Civil War service and pension records|requesting copies of Civil War service and pension records]]. | The actual pension records that the "Organization Index" and "General Index" refer to are currently only available through the National Archives. Fold3.com is in the process of digitizing records of approved pension applications for the years 1861-1910, the "Civil War "Widows' Pensions". You can check their progress at [http://www.fold3.com/title_24/civil_war_widows_pensions Fold3.com]. For information on how to order pension records from the National Archives see [[Requesting copies of Civil War service and pension records|requesting copies of Civil War service and pension records]]. | ||
=== Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907–1933 === | |||
The ''Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907–1933'' (NARA M850) collection is useful for veterans who were on the pension rolls between 1907 and 1933, except World War I pensioners. About two million cards record payment to veterans and widows. The veteran’s name, unit or branch of service, certificate number, law under which pensioned, rate of pension, pension date, date of certificate, place of residence, death date, former roll number, and widow’s name may be included on the cards. | |||
'''Online''' | |||
*{{FHL|1634036|disp=Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907–1933}} (FamilySearch) | |||
'''Libraries''' | |||
*Locate these records at a library using [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32300060 Worldcat]. | |||
=== Other Union Pension Collections === | === Other Union Pension Collections === | ||
*''General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934'' National Archives Microfilm Publication T288. ({{FHL|540757|disp=FHL 540757-541300}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=%22General+Index+to+Pension+Files%22 Worldcat]) The index is arranged by the veteran’s or widow’s name and his unit, rank, date and application number, certificate number if accepted, and state of filing. The pension files have not been filmed and are only available at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. You can [http://www.archives.gov/forms order copies] from the National Archives. The archives staff will copy only selected documents unless you request copies of all the documents in a file. | *''General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934'' National Archives Microfilm Publication T288. ({{FHL|540757|disp=FHL 540757-541300}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=%22General+Index+to+Pension+Files%22 Worldcat]) The index is arranged by the veteran’s or widow’s name and his unit, rank, date and application number, certificate number if accepted, and state of filing. The pension files have not been filmed and are only available at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. You can [http://www.archives.gov/forms order copies] from the National Archives. The archives staff will copy only selected documents unless you request copies of all the documents in a file. | ||
=== Additional Resources === | === Additional Resources === | ||