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{{FamilySearch_Collection|CID=CID1911763 |title=North Carolina, Confederate Soldiers and Widows Pension Applications, 1885-1953|location=United States}}<br> | {{FamilySearch_Collection|CID=CID1911763 |title=North Carolina, Confederate Soldiers and Widows Pension Applications, 1885-1953|location=United States}}<br> | ||
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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
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For an alphabetical list of names currently published in this collection, select the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1911763/waypoints Browse]. | For an alphabetical list of names currently published in this collection, select the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/image/index#uri=https%3A//api.familysearch.org/records/collection/1911763/waypoints Browse]. | ||
This collection covers the years from approximately 1885 to 1953. | This collection covers the years from approximately 1885 to 1953. | ||
The North Carolina government filed these records so as to keep track of the funds leaving the state treasury to support the veterans and widows of the Civil War. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints then obtained this collection to help individuals find information about their ancestors. | The North Carolina government filed these records so as to keep track of the funds leaving the state treasury to support the veterans and widows of the Civil War. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints then obtained this collection to help individuals find information about their ancestors. | ||
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Key genealogical facts found in Confederate Soldier Pensions may include: | Key genealogical facts found in Confederate Soldier Pensions may include: | ||
[[Image:North Carolina Confederate Soldier's and Widow's Pension Applications DGS 4810273 14.jpg|thumb|right]] | [[Image:North Carolina Confederate Soldier's and Widow's Pension Applications DGS 4810273 14.jpg|thumb|right|North Carolina Confederate Soldier's and Widow's Pension Applications DGS 4810273 14.jpg]] | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the “Beginning name - Ending name” that takes you to the images. | |||
Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination. | |||
Confederate Pension applications can be used to find information about soldiers who served in the Civil War and their families. In addition to providing information about the veteran and his family, pension applications can also lead to more military records. | Confederate Pension applications can be used to find information about soldiers who served in the Civil War and their families. In addition to providing information about the veteran and his family, pension applications can also lead to more military records. | ||