> I haven't done any research in Civil War Veterans records and was > wondering if anyone with experience in this area could tell me how I > could do this, such as where I might write and also what I might > expect to find in these records. I have a GGG grandmother who > applied for a Veterans pension in 1907 and it gave the pension > certificate number. Any advice would be appreciated. > > "Frank Cullison" <fcullison@yahoo.com> You need to fill out National Archives form NATF 85. These forms are available by submitting an email request on the NARA website. NARA will then snail mail you the forms to fill out. Give as much information as known such as Soldier's name, unit, state served, widow or minor child listed on pension, etc. You have the pension number which is a big step. Ancestry has pension application cards digitized on their site. When you submit the form to NARA be patient. It may take several weeks. These records are worth the wait. You have the option of asking NARA to advise you when they find the forms and the cost or listing your credit card number on the form for immediate payment and mailing of the copies. Using a credit card seems to speed up the process considerably. If you have access to Ancestry, look for your relative in the Civil War Pension Application index. If you do not have access, let me know and I will do a lookup for you. The records of the pension applications (indexes, not full records) are also available on microfilm at NARA Regional offices. Mary Ann (Fryer) Westfall "MaryAnn Westfall" <matw70@columbus.rr.com>