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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
The collection was digitized from microfilm and is arranged alphabetically by the first two or three letters of the surname. It consists of correspondence, provost court papers, lists of transportation permits, claims for compensation for property used or destroyed by military forces, affidavits, oaths of loyalty and other lists. Although the records were kept by the Union Army, they primarily deal with information about confederate citizens and union citizens who were suspected of supporting the confederate cause. itary police of the Union army. They dealt with a wide range of individuals including those who were suspected of disloyalty or of giving aid to the enemy, who violated military orders, were prisoners, were authorized to travel in or to enter the Confederate states, and others. During the war each division, brigade, and corps of the Union Army had a provost marshal. | The collection was digitized from microfilm and is arranged alphabetically by the first two or three letters of the surname. It consists of correspondence, provost court papers, lists of transportation permits, claims for compensation for property used or destroyed by military forces, affidavits, oaths of loyalty and other lists. Although the records were kept by the Union Army, they primarily deal with information about confederate citizens and union citizens who were suspected of supporting the confederate cause. itary police of the Union army. They dealt with a wide range of individuals including those who were suspected of disloyalty or of giving aid to the enemy, who violated military orders, were prisoners, were authorized to travel in or to enter the Confederate states, and others. During the war each division, brigade, and corps of the Union Army had a provost marshal. | ||
This collection covers the years from 1861 through 1866. | This collection covers the years from 1861 through 1866. | ||
*Provost marshals kept records of their activities as the military police | *Provost marshals kept records of their activities as the military police | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 1 DGS 4599818 687.jpg | Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 1 DGS 4599818 687.jpg|Example 1 | ||
Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 2 DGS 4599818 870.jpg | Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 2 DGS 4599818 870.jpg|Example 2 | ||
Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 3 DGS 4599818 874.jpg | Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 3 DGS 4599818 874.jpg|Example 3 | ||
Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 4 DGS 4599818 880.jpg | Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 4 DGS 4599818 880.jpg|Example 4 | ||
Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 5 DGS 4599818 885.jpg | Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 5 DGS 4599818 885.jpg|Example 5 | ||
Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 6 DGS 4599818 890.jpg | Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 6 DGS 4599818 890.jpg|Example 6 | ||
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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: | ||
*Name of your ancestor | |||
*Residence | *Name of your ancestor | ||
*Residence | |||
*Occupation | *Occupation | ||
=== Search the Collection === | === Search the Collection === | ||
To search the collection <br> | To search the collection <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select "Select a surname range" which takes you to the images. | ||
⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> | |||
⇒Select "Select a surname range" which 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. | 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. | ||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | *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. | *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. | *Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | ||
=== Using the Information === | === Using the Information === | ||
When you have located a document about your ancestor, 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. For example use the residence or locality listed to find the family in census, church and land records. | When you have located a document about your ancestor, 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. For example use the residence or locality listed to find the family in census, church and land records. | ||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | === Tips to Keep in Mind === | ||
*Provost marshal records can be used to place an individual in a specific location at a specific time. | *Provost marshal records can be used to place an individual in a specific location at a specific time. | ||