Fold3 Civil War Collection Available FREE of Charge April 14 - 30

From Fold3 and Dick Eastman

In remembrance of the Civil War’s commencement in April 1861, Fold3 invites you to explore all records in its Civil War Collection for free April 14–30.

Explore Civil War documents featuring everything from military records to personal accounts and historic writings. Soldier records include service records, pension index cards, “Widows’ Pension” files, Navy survivors certificates, Army registers, and much more. Other record types include photographs, original war maps, court investigations, slave records, and beyond. Items such as . . .

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 Fold 3 offers quick linkage and free search opportunities  to each of the topics on the left. 

If you have never uses Fold3 which is owned by Ancestry.com, you will discover an excellent source for military information. It is an exceptional opportunity to be able to search their Civil War records free for the next few days. We encourage you to make good use of this opportunity to gather information you may not already have about your Civil War ancestors. Be sure to look at "Widow Pensions Files" for what can often be a valuable location of extended family information.

 the Lincoln Assassination Papers, Sultana Disaster documents, letters to the Adjutant General and Commission Branch, and the 1860 census are also contained in the Civil War Collection.

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Join Fold3 in its commemoration of the Civil War. Discover information on famous participants as well as your own Civil War ancestors through documents, photos, and images that capture the experiences and vital information of those involved in America’s deadliest conflict. Then commemorate your ancestors by creating or expanding memorial pages for them on Fold3’s Honor Wall. 

Get started searching the Civil War Collection here.