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To learn more about the Civil War Pension Index Cards see an explanation of the records at [http://www.fold3.com/page/75_civil_war_pensions_index/ Fold3]. | To learn more about the Civil War Pension Index Cards see an explanation of the records at [http://www.fold3.com/page/75_civil_war_pensions_index/ Fold3]. | ||
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. These records are also available free at [http://www.archives.gov/locations/archival-research.html National Archives research rooms] and any library providing free access to Fold3.com. | 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. These records are also available free at [http://www.archives.gov/locations/archival-research.html National Archives research rooms] and any library providing free access to Fold3.com. | ||
See "Civil War ‘Widows’ Pensions" section below for information on how to obtain the actual pension records. | |||
'''Online''' | '''Online''' | ||
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*{{RecordSearch|1471019|Civil War Pension Index Cards}} (FamilySearch) - online index | *{{RecordSearch|1471019|Civil War Pension Index Cards}} (FamilySearch) - online index | ||
'''A wiki article describing this collection is found at:''' | :'''A wiki article describing this collection is found at:''' | ||
[[United_States_Civil_War_Pension_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)United States Civil War Pension Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | :[[United_States_Civil_War_Pension_Index_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records)|United States Civil War Pension Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
=== Civil War ‘Widows’ Pensions === | === Civil War ‘Widows’ Pensions === | ||
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*{{FHL|1634036|disp=Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907–1933}} (FamilySearch) | *{{FHL|1634036|disp=Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907–1933}} (FamilySearch) | ||
=== Navy Pension Records === | === Navy Pension Records === | ||
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1357 U.S. Navy Pensions Index, 1861-1910] (Ancestry) ($) (note: Index only - includes M1279, M1274, M1469, M1408. Name search can be done for free.) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1357 U.S. Navy Pensions Index, 1861-1910] (Ancestry) ($) (note: Index only - includes M1279, M1274, M1469, M1408. Name search can be done for free.) | ||
==== Navy Survivors' Certificates ==== | ==== Navy Survivors' Certificates ==== | ||
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1357 U.S. Navy Pensions Index, 1861-1910] (Ancestry) ($) (note: Index only - includes M1279, M1274, M1469, M1408. Name search can be done for free.) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1357 U.S. Navy Pensions Index, 1861-1910] (Ancestry) ($) (note: Index only - includes M1279, M1274, M1469, M1408. Name search can be done for free.) | ||
==== Other Navy Pension Records ==== | ==== Other Navy Pension Records ==== | ||
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"General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934" (NARA T288).This index is similar to the "Organizational Index" mentioned above. It is arranged in a different format, however. The index is arranged by the veteran’s or widow’s name and his unit, rank, date and application number, certificate number if accepted, and state of filing. As mentioned above, the pension files that this index and the "Organizational Index" refer to have not been filmed and are only available at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. You can [http://www.archives.gov/forms order copies] from the National Archives. The archives staff will copy only selected documents unless you specifically request copies of all the documents in the file. | "General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934" (NARA T288).This index is similar to the "Organizational Index" mentioned above. It is arranged in a different format, however. The index is arranged by the veteran’s or widow’s name and his unit, rank, date and application number, certificate number if accepted, and state of filing. As mentioned above, the pension files that this index and the "Organizational Index" refer to have not been filmed and are only available at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. You can [http://www.archives.gov/forms order copies] from the National Archives. The archives staff will copy only selected documents unless you specifically request copies of all the documents in the file. | ||
This index is available to access at no charge at any library that provides free access to Ancestry.com. | |||
'''Online''' | '''Online''' | ||
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4654 Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934] (Ancestry) ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4654 Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934] (Ancestry) ($) | ||
'''Libraries''' | |||
*Locate these records at a library using [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=%22General+Index+to+Pension+Files%22 Worldcat]. | *Locate these records at a library using [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=%22General+Index+to+Pension+Files%22 Worldcat]. | ||
*Family History Library ({{FHL|540757|disp=FHL 540757-541300}}) | *Family History Library ({{FHL|540757|disp=FHL 540757-541300}}) | ||
=== Additional Resources === | === Additional Resources === | ||