G. M. Lupo wrote: > So, I guess I'm wondering if Union pensions were paid by the federal > government rather than the states as were Confederate pensions, and > is there a general uniformity in the type of information found in > Union pensions versus what's in a Confederate pension application? Flat-footed yes to the first part. A probably to the 2nd ... depending on your definition of "general uniformity." ALL will include some proof of his service; the longer he waited to claim a pension, the iffier that information is. All will include the veteran's then-current address; (all the ones I've seen asked about a wife); all will have information on whether approved or disallowed and if approved, how much $$ a month. Anything else is providential. Cheryl singhals@erols.com