On 9 Jun 2004 at 17:47, Del Chausse wrote: > Could anyone please tell me the NARA form number which I would use to get > the widow's pension record for a veteran of the War of 1812? I have > searched and somehow have not been able to find the form. > > I have the pension number. That would be NAFT Form 85, or you can order online. Remember to request the complete file rather than the pension document packet it is well worth the extra cost. I do not know how long these requests are taking, but if you are the impatient type it is usually much faster to hire an independent researcher. Paula Wiegand plwiegand@genealogy-quest.com Genealogy Quest 5550 Stuckey Road Indian Head, MD 20640 www.Genealogy-Quest.com