Hi James, Now I don't know if there is an easier way but ......... I recently obtained a copy of the Pension Index Card containing the application number needed to send for a copy of both a military record and pension record of my ancestor. I obtained the Pension card from Ancestry.com (during there recent free trial), but I know you can also order the microfilm the cards are on through your local LDS. The cards have a space for widows. You can find a ton of info at the following site http://www.nara.gov/genealogy/civilwar.html this site allows you to order (online)the form needed once you have obtained the application number. I hope this helps. Debbie ----- Original Message ----- From: James Young To: ILSALINE-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 6:49 AM Subject: [ILSALINE-L] Widow's pension in Civil War Where can I check out for widow's pension in Civil War? Is there any url web site where I can check this out? I have found Douglas Carter in Illinois Civil War, Company E, the 29th Infantry Illinois Volunteers and he died 1873 in Raleigh, IL. It was 4 years later before his wife had married again. So that make me wonder how she survived during the 4 years period and she must have been drawing widow's pension. How can I find information on that and to get copy of her pension? Any help is much appreciated. Teresa from Oklahoma