Hi folks, received this today from Bobbie Ross, List Administrator for the TXCoryell county list, thought I'd share it with you, hope it is of help. Her complete message is enclosed. Jo Autrey jmautrey@email.msn.com Jo's Front Page and Genealogy http://members.tripod.com/~JoMAutrey ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Dear List members, for your info: The Tennessee State Library & Archives is pleased to announced that the index to TN Confederate Pension Application files can now be searched on our web site at: http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/pension.htm This collection includes approximately 28,000 applications from soldiers, widows and "colored" soldiers. The files are rich in genealogical and historical data, as they often include not only the detailed application form, but supporting documents and correspondence as well. Pensions were first offered in 1891. The site is searchable by the name of the pensioner or by the county of residence, enabling local historians to identify all of the applicants from a specific area. The data was scanned from a printed index created in the 1960s, and edited extensively to correct errors. The work was done principally by librarian Ronald Lee, assisted by student intern Charise Artis. If you have questions or comments about this site, we would enjoy hearing comments from our colleagues. Chuck Sherrill Charles A. Sherrill Director, Public Services Tennessee State Library & Archives 403 7th Ave. North Nashville, TN 37243-0312 csherrill@mail.state.tn.us Bobbie Ross, County Co-ordinator for Coryell County TX. http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcoryel/