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== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
The collection consists of an index and images of a Register of Confederate soldiers,sailors and citizens who died in federal prisons and military hospitals in the North,1861-1865. This collection corresponds to NARA publication, M918, one roll from Record Group 92 Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General. The register was compiled in 1912 in the Office of the Commissioner for Marking the Graves of Confederate Dead. The register is arranged by place of death then alphabetically by name. A table of contents will be found at the beginning of the volume. | The collection consists of an index and images of a Register of Confederate soldiers,sailors and citizens who died in federal prisons and military hospitals in the North,1861-1865. This collection corresponds to NARA publication, M918, one roll from Record Group 92 Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General. The register was compiled in 1912 in the Office of the Commissioner for Marking the Graves of Confederate Dead. The register is arranged by place of death then alphabetically by name. A table of contents will be found at the beginning of the volume. | ||
=== Citation for This Collection === | === Citation for This Collection === | ||
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{{Collection citation | text = “United States, Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North, 1861-1865.” Index and images. ''FamilySearch.'' http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing National Archives, Washington D.C.}} | {{Collection citation | text = “United States, Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North, 1861-1865.” Index and images. ''FamilySearch.'' http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing National Archives, Washington D.C.}} | ||
[[United States, Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North (FamilySearch Historical Records)# | [[United States, Register of Confederates and Civilians Who Died in the North (FamilySearch Historical Records)#Citation Example for a Record Found in This Collection |Suggested citation format for a record in this collection.]] | ||
=== Record Content === | === Record Content === | ||
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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: | 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. | *There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | ||
*Your ancestor may have used different names, or variations of their name, throughout their life. | *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. | *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. | *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 ==== | ==== Using the Information ==== | ||
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Once you have located your ancestor’s 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. For example: | Once you have located your ancestor’s 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. For example: | ||
*Use the name and death information to search for a death record. | *Use the name and death information to search for a death record. | ||
*Use the name and death information to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government. | *Use the name and death information to obtain the individual's military records from the federal government. | ||
==== Tips to Keep in Mind ==== | ==== Tips to Keep in Mind ==== | ||
*These records are often brief so it can be easy confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. | *These records are often brief so it can be easy confuse individuals. Compare what information is given with what you already know about your ancestor to make sure it is the correct person. | ||
*The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral records which often include the names and residences of other family members. | *The name of the undertaker or mortuary could lead you to funeral records which often include the names and residences of other family members. | ||
*Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. | *Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual. | ||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/military/civil-war-microfilm-pamphlets.html Guides to the National Archives] | *[http://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/military/civil-war-microfilm-pamphlets.html Guides to the National Archives] | ||
*[http://research.archives.gov/description/617202 National Archives On-line Public Access] | *[http://research.archives.gov/description/617202 National Archives On-line Public Access] | ||
*[http://billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=61 BillionGraves] page for this cemetery. All the records on this site, inscriptions of the headstones in the cemetery, will also appear in the [[BillionGraves Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] on FamilySearch. Burials through most of 2012 will be found in this index. | *[http://billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=61 BillionGraves] page for this cemetery. All the records on this site, inscriptions of the headstones in the cemetery, will also appear in the [[BillionGraves Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] on FamilySearch. Burials through most of 2012 will be found in this index. | ||