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Book

Genealogical resources of the Civil War era : online and published military or civilian name lists, 1861-1869, & post-war veteran lists

Call Number

  • H 973.7 D6653 (CEN)

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Edition

1st ed.

Publication Information

Bountiful, Utah : Family Roots Pub. Co., c2009.

Physical Description

xii, 191 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Summary

Most genealogical records during the decade of the Civil War are related to the soldiers and regiments of the Union and Confederate military. However, there are numerous records relating to the entire population as well. Dollarhide identifies the places to look, and documents to be found, for ancestors during the decade 1861-1869, as well as post-war veterans.

Contents

  • Introduction to the Civil War era
  • Descriptions and examples of resource groups available
  • Statewide name lists, 1861-1869 & post-war veteran lists
  • The best Civil War resource centers for local & county research.

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