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Confederate Pension RecordsHow to order Confederate records held at state repositories.The agencies listed below are repositories for Confederate pension records. The veteran was eligible to apply for a pension to the State in which he lived, even if he served in a unit from a different State. Generally, an applicant was eligible for a pension only if he was indigent or disabled. In your letter to the repository, state the Confederate veteran's name, his widow's name, the unit(s) in which he served, and the counties in which he and his widow lived after the Civil War. Some repositories also have records of Confederate Homes (for veterans, widows, etc.), muster rolls of State Confederate militia, and other records related to the war. For information on procedures and fees for requesting copies of records, contact the appropriate repository. ALABAMAAlabama Department of Archives and History 624 Washington Avenue Montgomery, AL 36130-0100 Telephone: 334-242-4363 In 1867 Alabama began granting pensions to Confederate veterans who had lost arms or legs. In 1886 the State began granting pensions to veterans' widows. In 1891 the law was amended to grant pensions to indigent veterans or their widows. ARKANSASArkansas History Commission 1 Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 Telephone: 501-682-6900 In 1891 Arkansas began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans. In 1915 the State began granting pensions to their widows and mothers. Two published indexes are available in many libraries: Allen, Desmond Walls. Index to Confederate Pension Applications (Conway, Ark.: Arkansas Research, 1991). FLORIDAFlorida State Archives R. A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street Tallahasse, FL 32399-0250 Telephone: 850-487-2073 In 1885 Florida began granting pensions to Confederate veterans. In 1889 the State began granting pensions to their widows. A published index, which provides each veteran's pension number, is available in many libraries: White, Virgil. Register of Florida CSA Pension Applications (Waynesboro, TN: National Historical Publishing Co., 1989). and online: Index to Florida Confederate Pension Applications GEORGIAGeorgia Department of Archives and History Ben W. Fortson Jr. Archives and Records Building 330 Capitol Avenue, S.E. Atlanta, GA 30334 Telephone: 404-656-2393 In 1870 Georgia began granting pensions to soldiers with artificial limbs. In 1879 the State began granting pensions to other disabled Confederate veterans or their widows who then resided in Georgia. By 1894 eligible disabilities had been expanded to include old age and poverty. A published index is available in many libraries: White, Virgil D. Index to Georgia Civil War Confederate Pension Files (Waynesboro, TN: National Historical Publishing Co., 1996).and online: Index to Georgia Confederate Pension Applications KENTUCKYKentucky State Archives Research Room 300 Coffee Tree Road Frankfort, KY 40601 Telephone: 502-564-8704 In 1912, Kentucky began granting pensions to Confederate veterans or their widows. The records are on microfilm. A published index is available in many libraries: Simpson, Alicia. Index of Confederate Pension Applications, Commonwealth of Kentucky (Frankfort, KY: Division of Archives and Records Management, Department of Library and Archives, 1978). LOUISIANALouisiana State Archives 3851 Essen Lane Baton Rouge, LA 70809-2137 Telephone: 504-922-1208 In 1898 Louisiana began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans or their widows. MISSISSIPPIMississippi Department of Archives and History P.O. Box 571 Jackson, MS 39205 Telephone: 601-359-6876 In 1888 Mississippi began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans or their widows. A published index is available in many libraries: Wiltshire, Betty C. Mississippi Confederate Pension Applications (Carrollton, MS: Pioneer Publishing Co., 1994). MISSOURIMissouri State Archives 600 W. Main P.O. Box 1747 Jefferson City, MO 65102 Telephone: 573-751-3280 In 1911 Missouri began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans only; none were granted to widows. Missouri also had a home for disabled Confederate veterans. The pension and veterans' home applications are interfiled and arranged alphabetically. Typically, the pension file is small, perhaps four to eight pages, containing a standard application form and may include letters of recommendation from family members or others. NORTH CAROLINANorth Carolina Department of Cultural Resources Division of Archives and History Physical Address: North Carolina State Archives 109 East Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27601-2807 Telephone: 919-733-7305 Mailing Address: North Carolina State Archives Public Services Branch 4614 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-4614 In 1867 North Carolina began granting pensions to Confederate veterans who were blinded or lost an arm or leg during their service. In 1885 the State began granting pensions to all other disabled indigent Confederate veterans or widows. OKLAHOMAOklahoma Department of Libraries Archives and Records Management Divisions 200 Northeast 18th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Telephone: 1-800-522-8116 (nationwide) ext. 209 In 1915 Oklahoma began granting pensions to Confederate veterans or their widows. A published index is available in many libraries: Oklahoma Genealogical Society. Index to Applications for Pensions from the State of Oklahoma, Submitted by Confederate Soldiers, Sailors, and Their Widows (Oklahoma City, OK: Oklahoma Genealogical Society Projects Committee, 1969) SOUTH CAROLINASouth Carolina Department of Archives and History 8301 Parkland Road Columbia, SC 29223 Telephone: 803-896-6100 A state law enacted December 24, 1887, permitted financially needy Confederate veterans and widows to apply for a pension; however, few applications survive from the 1888-1918 era. Beginning in 1889, the SC Comptroller began publishing lists of such veterans receiving pensions in his Annual Report. To obtain a copy of the pension application from the 1888-1918 era, the researcher needs to know the exact year in which the veteran or widow applied for a pension. From 1919 to 1925, South Carolina granted pensions to Confederate veterans and widows regardless of financial need. These files are arranged alphabetically. Pension application files are typically one sheet of paper with writing on both sides. Also available are Confederate Home applications and inmate records for veterans (1909-1957), and applications of wives, widows, sisters, and daughters (1925-1955). TENNESSEETennessee State Library and Archives Public Service Division 403 Seventh Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-0312 Telephone: 615-741-2764 In 1891 Tennessee began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans. In 1905 the State began granting pensions to their widows. The records are on microfilm. A published index is available in many libraries: Sistler, Samuel. Index to Tennessee Confederate Pension Applications (Nashville, TN: Sistler & Assoc., 1995). and there are online indexes: Index to Tennessee Confederate Soldiers and Widows Pension Applications TEXASTexas State Library and Archives Commission web pages: Genealogy and Archives & Manuscripts P.O. Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711 Telephone: 512-463-5480 In 1881 Texas set aside 1,280 acres for disabled Confederate veterans. In 1889 the State began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans and their widows. Muster rolls of State militia in Confederate service are also available. A published index is available in many libraries: White, Virgil D. Index to Texas CSA Pension Files (Waynesboro, TN: National Historical Publishing Co., 1989). and online: Index to Texas Confederate Pension Applications, 1899-1975 VIRGINIALibrary of Virginia Archives Division 800 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 Telephone: 804-692-3888 In 1888 Virginia began granting pensions to Confederate veterans or their widows. The records are on microfilm. Three indexes are available online: Virginia Confederate Pension Rolls (Veterans and Widows) Database |
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