Civil War Ancestor

Family history, or genealogy, is very much intertwined with the history of the community that people live in-from the history of their local neighborhood to that of their country. Thus, for many Americans, U.S. history plays a significant role in their genealogy. One of the most significant events that shaped U.S. history is the Civil War, a war that, in some cases, pitted brother against brother and father against son. Many Americans have a civil war ancestor who participated in the war. Military records from the Civil War have proved to be extremely beneficial in tracing family trees.

Heirlines Family History and Genealogy, a professional genealogical research company, helps people trace their ancestors, a trace which often involves searching for a civil war ancestor.

How do Military Records help Genealogists?

Military service is one of the best documented aspects of peoples' lives. As a result, military records serve as an excellent genealogical resource. In fact, they are one of the most valuable tools a genealogist has for learning about ancestors, particularly a civil war ancestor, and their families.

Besides such general information as names, ages, birthplaces, and physical descriptions, military records also contain details of the historical activity of a solider during the period of his service. Records were also kept of prisoners of war detailing who they were, where they were from, and descriptions; hospital records documented what happened to those who were wounded, often providing death dates and names of next of kin.

Even as early as the American Revolution and the War of 1812, military veterans have always been well taken care of by the government. Consequently, benefit and pension records are also a vital family history source.

Professional Genealogical Research Services

Heirlines provides an assortment of specific records search services so if you're looking for a civil war ancestor, they can do a military records search for you. Or if you need to verify your Cherokee ancestry, they can check Native American records. Other specific records that can be searched are census records, immigration and naturalization records, and probate records.

Additional services include Research and Analysis packages, specialized research such as lineage society application research, and professional assistance services such as scholarly lineage compilation.

About Heirlines Family History and Genealogy

Established nearly thirty years ago by James W. Petty, a certified and accredited genealogist, Heirlines provides professional genealogy research services to genealogists at all stages of the genealogy process. Petty's specialties include Virginia genealogy and military records, so he is an expert when it comes to finding a family's civil war ancestors.

Contact Heirlines today for a free professional consultation and to get started learning more about your civil war ancestor.