MILITARY RECORDS in your ancestors’ past? If you are searching for them, you may pick up some tips after reading Trevor K. Plante’s article, “An Overview of Records at the National Archives Relating to Military Service.” According to Trevor, “When researchers contact the National Archives to conduct research on their ancestors, they often ask about records relating to military service. Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. The inquiry, in fact, leads to more questions: What branch of service did the person serve in? Do you know the conflict they fought in or their dates of service? Was the person in the Regular Army or a volunteer unit? Did the individual serve as an officer or enlisted man? Did the person apply for or receive a pension? These questions are important, for the answers help determine which search paths to follow.” Interested in reading and learning more? Military records on your check-list of genealogical documents to obtain? If you answered “yes” to either question, then Trevor’s article, in its entirety is a must read. Find it at: http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/fall_2002_military_records_overview.html Happy hunting! Bill W. Love Genealogist and Family Historian http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/o/v/William-Wayne-Love-San-Antonio/index.html