Why did some soldiers have aliases?
A researcher asked, “Why did some soldiers have aliases?” There is a long list of possible answers.
A researcher asked, “Why did some soldiers have aliases?” There is a long list of possible answers.
Yes, we’re in business to copy records for you from the National Archives and Records Administration (“NARA”) but we encourage you to go to NARA yourself instead if that is practical. There’s nothing like getting your own hands on your ancestors’ original documents! Following is our advice if you are planning a trip to NARA
Contrary to popular belief, many Confederate veterans did receive pensions. They were provided not by the U.S. Federal government but by the individual southern states. Although Confederate pension files typically contain fewer documents than Union ones, they are nonetheless very useful for family researchers.
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