Divided by war, united in memory—Alexandria’s Civil War story lives on through Confederate and Union leaders buried side by side, freed communities rising in Cedar Hill, and a young W.E.B. Du Bois teaching nearby.
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Genealogical Advantages of Union Civil War Pension Files
The journey of genealogy research often led to undervalued records like land deed index books, homestead files, and Supreme Court Cases files. The Union Civil War Pension file stood out due to its wealth of information. Challenges in obtaining these files were overcome with private companies. Civil War pension files provided clarity on family identities and helped to validate genealogical standards. Confederate soldier records pose more challenges due to survival rates. Research efforts are also focused on obtaining Civil War tombstones.
DeKalb County, Tennessee Genealogy Association 