We are pleased to announce two new collections of Civil War records on Fold3: The Civil War Prisoner of War Records, 1861-1865, and Civil War Lists of Persons Employed in Army Hospitals, 1860-1865. These collections will provide new insights for Civil War researchers and family historians. The Civil War Prisoner of War Records contains some 1.6 million records for both …
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Guide: BeginningYour Family Research
Inspired to learn more about your roots? Here’s how to start your journey into family history. Step 1: Start at home Gather what you already have: Old photographs, family Bibles, letters, birth/marriage records, military records, obituaries, quilts, or heirlooms. Digitize important documents for safekeeping. Step 2: Talk to your elders Interview your oldest living relatives—parents, …
Guide: BeginningYour Family Research
Inspired to learn more about your roots? Here’s how to start your journey into family history. Step 1: Start at home Gather what you already have: Old photographs, family Bibles, letters, birth/marriage records, military records, obituaries, quilts, or heirlooms. Digitize important documents for safekeeping. Step 2: Talk to your elders Interview your oldest living relatives—parents, …