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The collection consists of approximately 650,000 vouchers and other documents pertaining to goods and services rendered to the Confederate Government by individuals and businesses. The collection is arranged alphabetically in over 350,000 jackets. The collection is located in RG 109, War Department Collection of Confederate Records and is National Archive Microfilm Publication M346. The index is courtesy of Fold3 (formerly Footnote). | The collection consists of approximately 650,000 vouchers and other documents pertaining to goods and services rendered to the Confederate Government by individuals and businesses. The collection is arranged alphabetically in over 350,000 jackets. The collection is located in RG 109, War Department Collection of Confederate Records and is National Archive Microfilm Publication M346. The index is courtesy of Fold3 (formerly Footnote). | ||
Most of these documents were created or received by the Confederate War and Treasury Departments. After the Civil War they were in the custody of the US War Department. These were later assembled by the Confederate Archives Division of the Adjutant General’s Office and used to establish the disloyalty of claimants seeking restitution after the war. | Most of these documents were created or received by the Confederate War and Treasury Departments. After the Civil War they were in the custody of the US War Department. These were later assembled by the Confederate Archives Division of the Adjutant General’s Office and used to establish the disloyalty of claimants seeking restitution after the war. | ||
The records were created to document services and goods which aided the Confederate cause. | The records were created to document services and goods which aided the Confederate cause. | ||
The records are generally reliable. | The records are generally reliable. | ||
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{{Collection citation | text= "United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses, 1861-1865." Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing "Confederate Papers Relating to Citizens or Business Firms, 1861-1865." <i>Fold3.com</i>. http://www.fold3.com : n.d.}} | {{Collection citation | text= "United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses, 1861-1865." Index. <i>FamilySearch</i>. http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing "Confederate Papers Relating to Citizens or Business Firms, 1861-1865." <i>Fold3.com</i>. http://www.fold3.com : n.d.}} | ||
[[United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]] | [[United States, Civil War Confederate Papers of Citizens or Businesses (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation_Example_for_a_Record_Found_in_This_Collection|Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]] | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | To begin your search it is helpful to know the following: | ||
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*The approximate date | *The approximate date | ||
*The residence | *The residence | ||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
To search the collection 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. Keep in mind: | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | |||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | |||
*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life. | |||
*If your ancestor used an alias or a nickname, be sure to check for those alternate names. | |||
*Even though these indexes are very accurate they may still contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings, misinterpretations, and optical character recognition errors if the information was scanned. | |||
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at | For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line video at | ||
[http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips]. | [http://broadcast.lds.org/familysearch/2011-12-03-familysearch-search-tips-1000k-eng.mp4 FamilySearch Search Tips]. | ||
=== Using the Information === | |||
The following examples show ways you can use the information: | 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. Add this new information to your records of each family. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors. The following examples show ways you can use the information: | ||
*Use the name, date, and place or residence, to find the ancestor or family in census records. | *Use the name, date, and place or residence, to find the ancestor or family in census records. | ||
*Use the place or residence to locate church and land records. | *Use the place or residence to locate church and land records. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
*Remember to search for all known names including nicknames and aliases | *Remember to search for all known names including nicknames and aliases | ||