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Union Civil War Pensions
DearREADERS,
Quite a few letters from folks inquiring about getting their Union US Civil War
pension file.
I was glad to have the complete file on each of my ancestors. I could see the
progressive aging of each man's signature as the periodic reviews were
requested. You'll find evaluations by medical doctors for sure. I've also seen
newspaper clippings, a photo of the man and woman on their wedding day (to prove
her relationship), affidavits from family members in attendance at the wedding
decades before, etc. I now have a copy of the actual bill for the burial suit,
boards to make the coffin, and funeral expenses for one ancestor because it was
submitted for payment and then placed in his pension file.
To obtain copies of a Union Veteran's pension file, you'll need can go to:
http://archives.gov/research_room/obtain_copies/reproductions_overview.html
As you scroll down, you will see the clickable link that describes Military
pension claim files, 1775-1916. In the past it was necessary to submit NAFT Form
86. Be sure to order the complete file ($37) and not just the selected records
($17).
The link to order your ancestor's US Civil War Union pension file online is:
http://archives.gov/research_room/orderonline.html
If you would prefer, they still have NAFT Form 86 for snail mail requests, which
can be ordered for free at: http://archives.gov/global_pages/inquire_form.html
Happy family tree climbing!
Myrt :)
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