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*[[Alabama, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Alabama, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records]] describes this collection with a link to the online database.<br> | *[[Alabama, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|Alabama, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records]] describes this collection with a link to the online database.<br> | ||
*United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0263. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1958. ( | *United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0263. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1958. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|312759|title-id|disp=film 880848}}.) This gives each soldier’s name, his rank, and the unit in which he served.<br> | ||
For microfilms of the actual compiled service records indexed by the source above see: | For microfilms of the actual compiled service records indexed by the source above see: | ||
*United States. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0276. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1959. ( | *United States. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0276. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1959. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|36042|title-id|disp=films 1276611–20}}.) The records are arranged alphabetically. | ||
===== Pension Records ===== | ===== Pension Records ===== | ||
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Pension records for Union veterans are also available at the National Archives. For an index see: | Pension records for Union veterans are also available at the National Archives. For an index see: | ||
*United States. Veteran’s Administration. ''General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, T0288. Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration Publications Service, 1953. ( | *United States. Veteran’s Administration. ''General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, T0288. Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration Publications Service, 1953. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|184124|title-id|disp=films beginning with 540757–1300}}.) | ||
*Alabama Pension Commission (Alabama). ''Confederate pension applications, ca. 1880-1930's.'' (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987), {{FSC|631231|item|disp=FS Library Film 1502476, etc.}}. | *Alabama Pension Commission (Alabama). ''Confederate pension applications, ca. 1880-1930's.'' (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987), {{FSC|631231|item|disp=FS Library Film 1502476, etc.}}. | ||
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===== Service Records ===== | ===== Service Records ===== | ||
*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Confederate Service Record, 1861–1865''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1986–1987. (On 67 | *Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Confederate Service Record, 1861–1865''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1986–1987. (On 67 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|630400|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1462785}}.) These index cards provide name, rank, company, regiment, promotions, enlistment date and place, re-enlistments, engagements, wounds and hospital records, date of capture or discharge, prison records, if a substitute was furnished, remarks, and the source of the information. They also may contain death date, soldier’s pension number, physical description, age, widow’s name, her pension number, her county of residence, and sometimes letters to relatives. | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1932139|Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}}. At FamilySearch.org <br> | *{{RecordSearch|1932139|Alabama Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}}. At FamilySearch.org <br> | ||
*United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0374. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1962. ( | *United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0374. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1962. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|108781|title-id|disp=films 821949–97}}.) <br> | ||
*United States. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0311. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1961–1962. ( | *United States. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0311. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1961–1962. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|300893|title-id|disp=films 880330–837}}.) For the index, see the source above. These films include muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, hospital records, and Union prison registers. The records are arranged by unit, then alphabetically.<br> | ||
*'''Compiled Service Records''' - The [http://go.fold3.com/civilwar_records Compiled Service Records] ($) (Fold3.com) of Confederate soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Alabama are available online. In the future, these records will be [http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2007/nr07-41.html made available at no charge] through the National Archives web site. The service records are also available at no charge at [http://www.archives.gov/research/military/civil-war/index.html National Archives research rooms]. The compiled service records consist of an envelope containing card abstracts taken from muster rolls, returns, pay vouchers, and other records. Service records may provide rank, unit, date of enlistment, length of service, age, place of birth, and date of death. For more information see [[Confederate Service Records|Confederate Service Records]]. | *'''Compiled Service Records''' - The [http://go.fold3.com/civilwar_records Compiled Service Records] ($) (Fold3.com) of Confederate soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Alabama are available online. In the future, these records will be [http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2007/nr07-41.html made available at no charge] through the National Archives web site. The service records are also available at no charge at [http://www.archives.gov/research/military/civil-war/index.html National Archives research rooms]. The compiled service records consist of an envelope containing card abstracts taken from muster rolls, returns, pay vouchers, and other records. Service records may provide rank, unit, date of enlistment, length of service, age, place of birth, and date of death. For more information see [[Confederate Service Records|Confederate Service Records]]. | ||
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===== Pension Records ===== | ===== Pension Records ===== | ||
*Alabama Pension Commission (Alabama). ''Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880–1930s''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. (On 276 | *Alabama Pension Commission (Alabama). ''Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880–1930s''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. (On 276 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|630229|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1502476}}.) The soldiers’ or sailors’ applications are in alphabetical order and contain: name, rank, company, regiment, date and place wounded, post office address, occupation, taxable property, affidavits of witnesses, a schedule of property (number of acres), and a list of personal property (items and value).<br> | ||
After 23 September 1919, a more detailed form called for the soldier’s exact age; how long he had lived in the state; when he had married; names, ages, and occupations of living children; and where the veteran was last registered to vote. <br> | After 23 September 1919, a more detailed form called for the soldier’s exact age; how long he had lived in the state; when he had married; names, ages, and occupations of living children; and where the veteran was last registered to vote. <br> | ||
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In 1907, 1921, and 1927, the state prepared lists of Confederate veteran pensioners. Additional Confederate pension records are: | In 1907, 1921, and 1927, the state prepared lists of Confederate veteran pensioners. Additional Confederate pension records are: | ||
*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Administrators of Confederate Soldiers, 1862–1864''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. ( | *Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Administrators of Confederate Soldiers, 1862–1864''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|522845|title-id|disp=film 1653243 item 2.)}} These claims were filed by family members after the death of their husband or son during the war. The claims were usually filed six months to one year after the death of the soldier. The claims are at the National Archives. <br> | ||
*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Applications for Relief by Maimed Confederate Soldiers.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. ( | *Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Applications for Relief by Maimed Confederate Soldiers.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|522825|title-id|disp=films 1653552–53}}.) These records mention the soldier’s company and regiment, date and place when wounded, and often the soldier’s occupation. | ||
*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Parents of Confederate Soldiers, 1862–1864.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. | *Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Parents of Confederate Soldiers, 1862–1864.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|522837|title-id|disp=film 1653242}}. These records contain an alphabetical listing with name, service, rank, company, county, father’s or mother’s name, and date the claim was filed. <br> | ||
*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Widows of Confederate Soldiers, 1862–1864.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. ( | *Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Widows of Confederate Soldiers, 1862–1864.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|522840|title-id|disp=film 1653242 item 2,}} surnames A–S; {{FSC|522840|title-id|disp=film 1653243 surnames T–Z.}}) The cards list the widow’s name; the soldier’s name; his rank, company, and regiment; the place and date the claim was filed (1862–1864); and the source of information. <br> | ||
*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Miscellaneous Family Relationships of Confederate Soldiers, 1862–1864''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. ( | *Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Miscellaneous Family Relationships of Confederate Soldiers, 1862–1864''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|522851|title-id|disp=film 1653243 item 3}}.) This gives the name of the soldier; his rank, company, and unit number of Alabama infantry; the county in Alabama; the date the claim was filed; the name of the relative; and the degree of family relationship. | ||
==== Confederate Prisoners of War ==== | ==== Confederate Prisoners of War ==== | ||
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From 1863 to 1868, former Confederates could apply for pardon from the federal government. The voting rights and citizenship of former Confederates were restored when they applied for pardon and signed an Amnesty Oath. In August 1865, stations were appointed in each county in Alabama where men and a few women could sign the Amnesty Oath. The oaths list only the names of the persons who signed and are often found in county records. On 6 June 1868, general amnesty became universal. The 1865–1867 [[Confederate Amnesty Records|Amnesty Papers]] are available online and on microfilms: | From 1863 to 1868, former Confederates could apply for pardon from the federal government. The voting rights and citizenship of former Confederates were restored when they applied for pardon and signed an Amnesty Oath. In August 1865, stations were appointed in each county in Alabama where men and a few women could sign the Amnesty Oath. The oaths list only the names of the persons who signed and are often found in county records. On 6 June 1868, general amnesty became universal. The 1865–1867 [[Confederate Amnesty Records|Amnesty Papers]] are available online and on microfilms: | ||
*United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons ("Amnesty Papers").'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1003. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1976. ( | *United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons ("Amnesty Papers").'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1003. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1976. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|573048|title-id|disp=films 1578739–50}} for Alabama.) Film 1578739 has a name index. These handwritten applications from 1865 to 1867 contain names of persons applying for pardon, the county of residence, date of application, a list of property owned and its value, and often their age and occupation. Sometimes the applications include their state of birth and whether they were married ( spouse’s name not given). A few African-Americans in Alabama took this loyalty oath. The Alabama pardon applications are in alphabetical order. | ||
A published list of pardons is available online: | A published list of pardons is available online: | ||
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An important inventory for finding Civil War military histories is: | An important inventory for finding Civil War military histories is: | ||
*''A Guide to the Microfiche Edition of Civil War Unit Histories: Regimental Histories and Personal Narratives.'' Part 1, Confederate States of America and Border States. Bethesda, Maryland: University Publications of America, 1992. ( | *''A Guide to the Microfiche Edition of Civil War Unit Histories: Regimental Histories and Personal Narratives.'' Part 1, Confederate States of America and Border States. Bethesda, Maryland: University Publications of America, 1992. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|426900|title-id|disp=book 973 M2cwu pt. 1}}.) Alabama units are listed on pages 15–19. The library has the large microfiche collection described in this guide. Use the library catalog to find individual items. This may include correspondence, diaries, memoirs, and regimental histories published before 1920. The guide shows the unit name, counties where it was raised, author, title, publication information, number of pages, and source repository. This guide includes an author index and a major engagements index. | ||
Brief histories of Confederate units can be found in: | Brief histories of Confederate units can be found in: | ||
*Brewer, Willis. ''Alabama: Her History, Resources, War Record, and Public Men from 1540 to 1872''. Civil War Unit Histories; Alabama: 5–12. Montgomery, Alabama: Barrett Brown, 1872. [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/544332-alabama-her-history-resources-war-record-and-public-men-from-1540-to-1872?offset=1 | *Brewer, Willis. ''Alabama: Her History, Resources, War Record, and Public Men from 1540 to 1872''. Civil War Unit Histories; Alabama: 5–12. Montgomery, Alabama: Barrett Brown, 1872. [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/544332-alabama-her-history-resources-war-record-and-public-men-from-1540-to-1872?offset=1 FamilySearch Library]<br> | ||
*''Confederate Military History: A Library of Confederate States History, in Seventeen Volumes,'' Written by Distinguished Men of the South, and Edited by Gen. Clement A. Evans of Georgia. Extended ed. Wilmington, North Carolina: Broadfoot Publishing, 1987–1988. ( | *''Confederate Military History: A Library of Confederate States History, in Seventeen Volumes,'' Written by Distinguished Men of the South, and Edited by Gen. Clement A. Evans of Georgia. Extended ed. Wilmington, North Carolina: Broadfoot Publishing, 1987–1988. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|975 M2e|disp=book 975 M2e 1978}}.) Volume eight contains information on the Alabama units. This is a reprint of the 1899 volume published by the Confederate Publishing Company, with additional material. <br> | ||
*Sifakis, Stewart. ''Compendium of the Confederate Armies.'' Ten Volumes. New York, New York: Facts of File, 1992–1995. ( | *Sifakis, Stewart. ''Compendium of the Confederate Armies.'' Ten Volumes. New York, New York: Facts of File, 1992–1995. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|975 M2ss|disp=book 975 M2ss}}.) Volume one has information on Alabama units. | ||
*''Brief Historical Sketches of Military Organizations Raised in Alabama during the Civil War.'' Alabama State Department of Archives and History, 1966. Digital version at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/351440-brief-historical-sketches-of-military-organizations-raised-in-alabama-during-the-civil-war-reproduced-from-willis-brewer-s-alabama-her-history-resources-war-record-and-public-men-from-1540-to-1872?offset=1 FamlySearch Digital Library]. Based on Willis Brewer's ''Alabama: Her History, Resources, War Record, and Public Men from 1540 to 1872.'' | *''Brief Historical Sketches of Military Organizations Raised in Alabama during the Civil War.'' Alabama State Department of Archives and History, 1966. Digital version at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/351440-brief-historical-sketches-of-military-organizations-raised-in-alabama-during-the-civil-war-reproduced-from-willis-brewer-s-alabama-her-history-resources-war-record-and-public-men-from-1540-to-1872?offset=1 FamlySearch Digital Library]. Based on Willis Brewer's ''Alabama: Her History, Resources, War Record, and Public Men from 1540 to 1872.'' | ||
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