Articles related to "Civil War Ancestors"

Most American families will have at least one relative associated with the Civil War. Researching military records can provide much information.

The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System is an online database containing basic information about those who served in the Union and Confederate armies and navies.

U.S. Federal Census Records can help genealogists identify ancestors who fought on either side of the Civil War conflict.

Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though.