I typed in a few of my names just to see how it worked (I already have these pension files). For the states of Iowa and Michigan - nothing came up. They must not have every state included yet. Denise Crawford > > > Hey all, > > > > I was forwarded this info. about the CIVIL WAR PENSION INDEX. > > It has a viewable record on most all soldiers who applied for pensions. > > I found a pension on my gg grandfather who was born around 1825. > > > > The site is free until 7/23/00. > > > > http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4654.htm