Civil War Soldier Service Records
Footnote.com has worked with the US National Archives to bring millions of original records to the Internet for the first time. Civil War records that feature everything from personal accounts to historic writings that would shape a nation. Explore vivid details of Civil War battles through maps and photos. Get a personal picture of the war through Union and Confederate soldier service records, pension files, and more.
What is this collection?
Compiled service records of Confederate soldiers labeled with each soldier’s name, rank, and unit, with links to revealing documents about each soldier. Collections include records for soldiers from over 50 territories and states.
What can I find?
* Returns, rosters, payrolls, appointment books, hospital registers
* Union prison registers and rolls
* Parole rolls
* Inspection reports
* Originals of any papers relating solely to a particular soldier
* Military unit
To access the records go to Footnote.com.
On the side menu under the category heading click on Civil War Records.
Then use the search to put in the name you are searching for. any results that come up in green are free through the month of June.
I would like to bring to your attention what I believe is a unique book and an unknown but very moving story that may be of interest to folks with Civil War ancestors– Hiram’s Honor: Reliving Private Terman’s Civil War, ISBN 978-0615-27812-4.
A recent comment from a Pennsylvania reviewer:
“Max R. Terman has masterfully crafted an engrossing novel that is difficult to set down. Once you begin reading, you are transported back nearly 150 years to the time of division, heartache, and chaos that became known as the American Civil War. His ancestor’s story comes to life in a fascinating new work that is certain to become a classic among historical novels…” Civil War author and historian from York, Pa.
For the complete review, see http://scottmingus.wordpress.com/2010/03/12/book-review-hiram/