Beverly, Depends. #1 What State, #2 CSA or local troops? #3 Do you want service or pension records? The Pension files give the most genealogical information, and don't forget the widow's pension file. For Alabama, try the Alabama State Archives in Montgomery first. Clayton Library here in Houston has Alabama Confederate pension files on microfilm. Use www.worldcat.org and do a search for ____(state)Confederate pension records. The National Archives (NARA) in Washington, DC has pension files as well. Liz ------ Original Message ------ Received: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:50:18 AM EST From: "Beverly Beasley" <auntb2006@bellsouth.net> To: <albibb@rootsweb.com> Subject: [ALBIBB] Military records Does anyone no where I can get Confederate Civil War Records? Beverly auntb2006@bellsouth.net ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALBIBB-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

As Liz stated, the Ala Dept of Archives and History has many Confederate files on microfilm. In fact, we are told that the ADAH has the best files on Confederate records of any state archives. To see all files available, some with databases available online, go to http://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/military.html . Two of the many record types available are: Alabama Confederate Service Cards. On-line database, also available on self-service microfilm. This series contains information about individual soldiers from Alabama and was compiled from original sources such as muster rolls, pension files, and records at the National Archives. Service cards typically include the name of the soldier, his home county, his age at the date of his enlistment, the date and place of enlistment, and the company and regiment. Cards may also include a list of the engagements the soldier took part in; whether he was killed, captured, or wounded; and date of parole. The source of information is often cited. Arranged alphabetically by surname. Confederate Pension Files. Available on self-service microfilm. This series consists of applications and supporting documentation submitted by veterans or their widows in order to receive pensions from the state of Alabama. Information includes the veteran's name; often his date of birth; residence at time of enlistment; company; regiment; a synopsis of his military career, including a list of campaigns in which he participated and whether he was killed, captured, or wounded; and his or his widow's financial status at the time of the application. Supporting documentation includes affidavits attesting to the veteran's military service. Arranged alphabetically by surname. Caroline Horton, List Administrator ----- Original Message ----- From: "liz hicks" <erootrot@usa.net> To: <albibb@rootsweb.com> > Beverly, Depends. #1 What State, #2 CSA or local troops? #3 Do you want service or pension records? The Pension files give the most genealogical > information, and don't forget the widow's pension file. For Alabama, try the Alabama State Archives in Montgomery first. > Clayton Library here in Houston has Alabama Confederate pension files on microfilm. Use www.worldcat.org and do a search for > ____(state)Confederate pension records. The National Archives (NARA) in Washington, DC has pension files as well. Liz