Some might be interested in Comfererate Pension Index. Jane -----Original Message----- From: ATSISSIE@aol.com <ATSISSIE@aol.com> To: SE-TN-L@rootsweb.com <SE-TN-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, January 04, 2000 8:41 AM Subject: [SE-TN] Fwd: DumplinTN: Fwd: [TN-all] TN Confederate Pension Index on-line >>The Tennessee State Library & Archives is pleased to announce that the index >>to Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications is now available on our web >>site. >> >>Tennessee Confederate Pensions were first offered to soldiers in 1891. In >>1905 Confederate widows became eligible. The files created by the Pension >>Board include original applications with data about the soldier's life and >>service. Many files also contain correspondence and other paperwork related >>to the claim. >> >>The index is found at: >>http://www.state.tn.us/sos/statelib/pubsvs/pension.htm >> >>Librarian Ronald Lee was, as usual, the driving force behind getting this >>information converted to a computerized format. Charise Artis, a student >>intern from Tenn. State University, was also instrumental in helping complete >>the project. We plan to post additional lists sorted by military unit and >>by county of residence. Ron is leaving for a much-deserved vacation and will >>work on those when he returns. >> >>Let us know if you find this information helpful, or if you have suggestions >>for improving the site. Positive feedback not only bolsters our enthusiasm >>to put forth the extra effort required for these massive projects, but also >>helps make our case when it comes to budget time. >> >>Chuck Sherrill >>Director, Public Services >>Tenn. State Library & Archives >>work e-mail csherrill@mail.state.tn.us > > >--part1_0.9aaa12c.25a360a6_boundary-- > >______________________________