Civil War and Later Navy Personnel Records at the National Archives, 1861-1924 By Lee D. Bacon

However, rights to view these data are limited by contract and subject to change. Whenever possible FamilySearch makes images and indexes available for all users. 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. This is an index to the Widows’ Certificates Collection, which was compiled from documents submitted by applicants (which include proof of their relationships to the veterans) and also from records created by the government (such as requests for documentation, certificates, or more information). The applications are commonly referred to as 'Navy Widows' Certificates.” Prior to approval, applications were termed 'originals.' When claims were approved, a new file number was issued, and the records were referred to as 'certificates.' This collection corresponds to “ NARA publication M1279: Case Files of Approved Pension Applications of Widows and Other Dependents of Civil War and Later Navy Veterans, ('Navy Widows' Certificates'), 1861-1910.” The index is arranged alphabetically and numerically. This collection is an index to approximately 20,000 pension application files of widows and other dependents of U.S. 5.2 I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?.5.1 I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?.National Archives and Records Administration

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Civil War and Later Navy Personnel Records at the National Archives, 1861-1924 By Lee D. Bacon