I heard about Gopher on a Civil War Facebook page I’m a member in, and didn’t have high expectations for affordability OR quick turnaround. Let’s face it: Genealogy work is endlessly disappointing with costs and time to wait to receive what you’re looking for. I filled out a free records assessment and Bob replied within two days (incredible!) with a level of detail I didn’t expect from a free evaluation. I had initially only hoped to find medical records of my ancestor’s injuries, but Bob found some interesting paperwork filed by a Congress member, so I ended up ordering [...]

I requested two Ciivil War pension files from Gopher.They gave me an estimated date for when I would receive the files. In the meantime, Gopher sent me a link to where I could download the service records. The two pension records came 10 days after I ordered them - almost two weeks earlier than promised! The files were a goldmine of information. I highly recommend Gopher. Bob Velke kept me informed every step of the way. Both files were large and were culled from different sources. The files were organized and complete, and easy to [...]

I was very impressed with the speed and efficiency that was shown by Gopher Records after trying recently for the first time. They were also very reasonably with their prices. I would certainly recommend them to others and will certainly be using them again in the future.

My first time using Gopher Records and I will absolutely use them again. I am researching Civil War soldiers and veterans for two different projects, including obtaining headstones for unmarked graves. So easy to use this service and the turn around time is fast.

I don't know why it took me so long to try this service. I have had a Civil War veteran ancestor brick wall for some time, and knew that there was likely a pension record for my ancestor (as opposed to at least one other man of the same name) but hadn't pursued getting a copy. Recently a genealogy friend talked about Gopher Records, reminding me to look again. I discovered that I could ask for a free assessment of what records were available so I started there. It took 5 days to get a [...]

Researching my forbear from Australia was most difficult. I was uncertain how to negotiate the National Archives, and would never have had details of his Civil War service without the patient and professional assistance rendered by Gopher Records. Thank you Gopher Records. Margaret from Australia.

I've used Gopher a couple of times to get military related information on ancestors and been super satisfied. I requested the whole thing and got back literally over a hundred pages of items on each person I've selected. And what I found was more than I had anticipated. Pension records especially contained information such as descriptions, copies of documents, and family connections that I hadn't thought about getting through military records. It was great. Bob is very helpful and prompt when I've submitted requests. Was kind enough even to make a change when I discovered [...]

Gopher Records provided fast, efficient service and found exactly what I was looking for. Bob answered my questions patiently and helpfully, and I couldn't be happier with the service. Thank you!

I first learned about Gopher Records through Dick Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter. For years I had wanted to visit NARA myself and get copies of my ancestors' pension files. But years went by and I never got there. When I read about Gopher Records, I decided this was my chance. So far I have ordered 5 pension files and 2 service records. Bob and his team did not disappoint! The images are very clear and the information has definitely helped further my research. In fact, one of the pension files is the [...]

I’ve ordered and promptly received Civil War records for 2 ancestors. Gopher provides a valuable service for those researching Civil War soldiers.