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Service records were kept for each Confederate soldier. Those records, or abstracts of those records, were compiled into individual files. Each envelope/jacket contains information and cross references to original records relating to the soldier. | Service records were kept for each Confederate soldier. Those records, or abstracts of those records, were compiled into individual files. Each envelope/jacket contains information and cross references to original records relating to the soldier. | ||
These records were created as permanent record of Confederate service and to determine eligibility for benefits and admission to the soldier’s home. | These records were created as permanent record of Confederate service and to determine eligibility for benefits and admission to the soldier’s home.; | ||
The information in these records is generally reliable. However, some of it depends on personal memory so it still may contain inaccuracies, such as slightly altered spellings and dates or misinterpretations. | The information in these records is generally reliable. However, some of it depends on personal memory so it still may contain inaccuracies, such as slightly altered spellings and dates or misinterpretations.; | ||
For a list of record categories currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1865475 Browse]. | For a list of record categories currently published in this collection, select the [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1865475 Browse]. | ||
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=== Citation for This Collection === | === Citation for This Collection === | ||
The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br> | The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Records collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records.<br> | ||
{{Collection citation | {{Collection citation | ||
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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
Key genealogical facts found in this collection may include: | |||
*Soldier’s name | *Soldier’s name | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the Pension Record Type ⇒ Select the Beginning name - Ending name which takes you to the images. | To search the collection, select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page | ||
⇒ Select the Pension Record Type | |||
⇒ Select the Beginning name - Ending name 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. | ||
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*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | *When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | ||
== Known Issues with This Collecton == | == Known Issues with This Collecton == | ||
{{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[Missouri, Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers' Home Admission Applications (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | {{HR Known Issues}}For a full list of all known issues associated with this collection see the attached [[Missouri, Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers' Home Admission Applications (FamilySearch Historical Records)/Known Issues|Wiki article]]. If you encounter additional problems, please email them to [mailto:support@familysearch.org support@familysearch.org]. Please include the full path to the link and a description of the problem in your e-mail. Your assistance will help ensure that future reworks will be considered. | ||