Dear Agner/Egner Researchers My two cents worth on the NARA Military Pension Records. I used to do research for others at the National Archives in Washington DC. While it is true the Revolutionary War Pension Records are on microfilm-and available at many research institutes- I don't believe the Civil War Pension Records are available in that format It is still necessary to check the microfilm indexes for the correct soldier, have the actual paper records pulled from the stacks and gone through page by page. I must say these pension records can be very fascinating but it can also be very time consuming work. While some files are small others can run into hundreds of pages! I am always amazed when working at the archives how they are able to put their hands on a file in sometimes as little as two hours. It may cost less and be accomplished in a more timely manner if a local researcher is hired to get the Civil War Pension records. Just a thought for those contemplating Civil War pension records. One other thing. Confederate pension records are found in the state the soldier served from not the National Archives. If Iremember correctly Confederate Military Service Records are available at the Archives. Illyce ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com