Draft registration cards do not contain information on an individual’s military service but do contain information very useful to the researcher. Information between records offices differs but generally they may include order & serial numbers, full name, date and place of birth, race, citizenship, occupation, personal description, next of kin and signature. When researching draft […]
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The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865, between northern states loyal to the Union and southern states that had formed the Confederate States of America. Over 2.8 million men, including some women, served in the Union and Confederate armies. The Act of July 14, 1862 started the General […]
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