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'''[[United States Genealogy|United States]]''' | '''[[United States Genealogy|United States]]''' | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
The collection consists of Confederate service records of '''general and staff officers and non-regimental enlisted men''' who did not serve in any particular regiment, company, or special corps. The records include abstracts of entries relating to the soldier as found in the following original records: | The collection consists of Confederate service records of '''general and staff officers and non-regimental enlisted men''' who did not serve in any particular regiment, company, or special corps. The records include abstracts of entries relating to the soldier as found in the following original records: | ||
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*Inspection reports | *Inspection reports | ||
The collection is alphabetically arranged by surname. This collection is a part of RG 109, War Department Collection of Confederate Records and is National Archive Microfilm Publication M331. Index courtesy of [http://www.fold3.com Fold3] (Previously known as Footnote.com). The records cover the years 1861 to 1865. | The collection is alphabetically arranged by surname. This collection is a part of RG 109, War Department Collection of Confederate Records and is National Archive Microfilm Publication M331. Index courtesy of [http://www.fold3.com Fold3] (Previously known as Footnote.com). The records cover the years 1861 to 1865. The information in this index is quite reliable. However, keep in mind that even though this index is very accurate it still may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings or misinterpretations. | ||
The information in this index is quite reliable. However, keep in mind that even though this index is very accurate it still may contain inaccuracies, such as altered spellings or misinterpretations. | |||
The records are in individual files which usually include the following: | |||
*A jacket-envelope for each soldier, labeled with his name, rank, and the unit in which he served | |||
*A card (or cards) with abstracts of entries from original muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, appointment books, hospital registers, Union prison registers and rolls, parole rolls, and inspection reports | |||
*The originals of any papers relating only to the particular soldier | |||
=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
*Jacket name | *Jacket name | ||
*Soldier’s full name | *Soldier’s full name | ||
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*Type of records in file | *Type of records in file | ||
*NARA publication number, title, and roll number | *NARA publication number, title, and roll number | ||
== How Do I Search This Collection? == | |||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | |||
== How Do I Search This Collection? | |||
*The name of your ancestor | *The name of your ancestor | ||
*The age of your ancestor | *The age of your ancestor | ||
*The military unit in which your ancestor served | *The military unit in which your ancestor served | ||
*The names of additional family members | *The names of additional family members | ||
=== Search the Index === | === Search the Index === | ||
{{Search Collection Link | {{Search Collection Link | CID=CID1932377 }} | ||
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date | *Use the estimated age to calculate a birth date | ||
*Use the age and location of the military unit to find the soldier’s family in census, church, and land records | *Use the age and location of the military unit to find the soldier’s family in census, church, and land records | ||
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*You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination | *You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination | ||
*Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur | *Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur | ||
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names | ||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor | *Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]]. | ||
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* [[United States Record Finder]] | * [[United States Record Finder]] | ||
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[United States Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used. | ||
{{Collection_Published}} | {{Collection_Published}} | ||
{{Record_Citation}} | {{Record_Citation}} | ||
[[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | [[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | ||