Having done a spot of volunteering for the project, I'd like to point out that The National Park Service has a database of Civil War soldiers.
The information about each soldier is minimal, but the site also provides a history of the regiment, and a list of members of each regiment. If you find your man, you can order pension and/or military files from the National Archives. These can provide a wealth of information: copies of marriage and death certificates, lists of children, physical description, etc. I learned that my ancestor had his pay docked for 49 cartridges and a screwdriver!
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08-12-2004, 3:19 PM #1
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Civil War soldiers database & NARA files
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08-12-2004, 5:17 PM #2GeoffersGuest
[Having done a spot of volunteering for the project, I'd like to point out that The National Park Service has a database of Civil War soldiers at https://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/]
Excellent website, very quick - thanks for posting the URL.
[If you find your man, you can order pension and/or military files from the National Archives. These can provide a wealth of information: copies of marriage and death certificates, lists of children, physical description, etc. I learned that my ancestor had his pay docked for 49 cartridges and a screwdriver!]
The file I have includes a certificate of baptism from Buxton, Norfolk, where John Lowe (Private 'A' Co, 157th NYSV) was born. For anyone who hasn't applied for these documents though, be warned that it does take a l-o-n-g time to arrive.
Geoffers
Charlbury, Oxfordshire
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10-12-2004, 9:50 AM #3GeoffersGuest
Online Records for New York State
For anyone researching Civil War Soldiers from New York State, there are a couple websites I have found useful.
My own interest is specifically in Madison County, for which a list is available
https://www.morrisville.edu/library/l...ry/master.html
recording: Name, age, where from, rank, unit, dates and cemetery
This has links to the 'NYS and the Civil War' website:
https://library.morrisville.edu/local_history/sites/
Geoffers
Charlbury, Oxfordshire
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22-12-2004, 1:09 AM #4MichaelDGuest
West Point Artillery Unit 1906-07
Hi Geoffers,
You seem to have your finger on the pulse for soldiers in New York State. My grand father was an Australian who joined the US Army and served in an artillery unit at West Point. I have photographs of him which have been dated around 1907:
I have forwarded his particulars to NARA but have come up negative. Can you advise of a URL which may identify what artillery unit was attached to West Point around 1906/7.
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22-12-2004, 8:31 AM #5GeoffersGuestOriginally Posted by MichaelD
https://www.usma.edu/Museum/
If I think of owt else, I'll let you know
Good luck
Geoffers
Charlbury, Oxfordshire
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23-02-2005, 9:01 PM #6Stephen M. KohlerGuest
Peggy,
Thank you. From my standpoint your work was worth it. The National Park Service database of Civil War soldiers is outstanding. I've used it for research on many occassions. I've also been very successful finding information on ancestors serving in both armies. BTW, all those Clifford, Reed, Pride sailors and soldiers from New England and the Taylor, Sanders, Stack, Cato, and Lott soldiers from the Carolinas - they are mine. :0)
/R
Stephen
Washington, DC
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23-02-2005, 9:45 PM #7
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You're most welcome, Stephen.
I worked on only a tiny % of them, but did get batches from states on both sides. The contrasts were fascinating, and just looking at the reference cards would have told you who won the war. You'd go from working on a batch for the [warning - making these up to illustrate] 126th PA Volunteer Infantry, to doing a batch for Butler's Horse, combined with the remnants of Smith's Cavalry, and with units of the 2nd Alabama. . . .
Btw, I just finally found (through a contact from B-G Forums!) relatives who fought for the CSA. I was sure I'd have some on both sides of that war too.
Best,
Peggy
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29-07-2005, 4:08 PM #8mjn1968Guest
Pension Files
Pension files for Union Civil War Soldiers are available from the National ARchives and are a wonderful source. Those who have never seen a pension can view scans of sample documents.
There are also links to addional resources and finding aids.
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11-09-2007, 7:45 PM #9DragonflyGuest
Interesting link Peggy, I have quickly used it to find some info, after using John Coliers "American Civil War Grave sites in Britain & Ireland".
Thanks.
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25-11-2007, 10:27 PM #10ppodGuest
Civil war soldiers
I have " lost" JOB STUCKEY in england between 1858 and 1871. I have done numerous searches on British sites to no avail. I have just come across this link by chance and entered a search and lo and behold up comes a Job Stuckey, Private, 52 Ilinois Infantry, Union Side, Company B, film M539 roll 88.
My knowledge of American history is sadly lacking so could anyone tell me if there is any chance that this could be my Job ( born 1829 Somerset, England) and if so how I go about finding out more.
Thank you.
Pat
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