.. I understand minor children of Union Soldiers Killed in Civil War possibly received a pension if a relative died in the Civil War and left minor children behind. If so, the child (via his or her guardian) may have received a pension. That pension may provide solid evidence of the child’s date of birth and some information about the widow. The pension records would be federal records. If a guardian was appointed, the records would have been created by a local court. Where would I find these records for my 2nd great grandfather William MOORE as there were minor children when he died? I know his name is very common. I do know he was born 1826 KY and died bef 1870. He married 28 Jun 1846 Lawrence Co.,IN Sarah Elizabeth CALLAHAN who was b 10 Sep 1827 Nicholas Co.,KY d 23 Sep 1907 Indian Creek Twp. Lawrence Co.,IN. To this union 11 children which were b in Lawrence Co.,IN: 1. Napoleon B. b 1847; 2. Isaac Alexander “Alex” b Apr 1849; 3. Susan A. b May 1850; 4. Noah b 1853; 5. Lydia Jane b 1854; 6. Josephine Clementine b 3 Jun 1854; 7. Sarah Ann b 1859; 8. David Louis; 9. William Franklin “Frank” b 10 Jan 1863; 10. Euphia; 11. William;. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your help. Curtis in Arkansas --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com