How to Find Your Ancestor’s Civil War Unit

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who descends from a Civil War veteran, you have a wide variety of records to explore about that ancestor. Knowing what unit he served in is key to getting into those records and making sure you have the right person. Here’s how you can find your Civil…

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10 Sources for Finding Civil War Burials

Finding where a Civil War ancestor is buried is important to many genealogists. Whether he died in the war or years later, there are numerous sources we can use to find where he is buried. Little Rock National Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas.Read More

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5 Sources for Civil War Unit Histories

Broadening your researching into your Civil War ancestor beyond the pension records and service records can reveal new insight into the time he served. Unit histories can help you pinpoint where he was, what battles he fought in, what those battles were like, and other information that helps build context. Here are 5 sources for Civil…

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