It’s was exactly 150 years ago today that Lee surrendered at Appomattox, effectively ending the American Civil War. FRPC is celebrating by again offering a bundle of 3 Civil War best sellers, Genealogical Resources of the Civil War Era – Online and Published Military or Civilian Name Lists, 1861-1869 & Post-Civil War Veteran Lists; by William Dollarhide; Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors, by David A. Norris; and Life During the Civil War, by David A. Norris.
Regularly 52.85 plus $9.90 USA postage, these 3 books again bundled at 40% OFF! Only $31.71, plus FREE USA postage on all sales over $25. Sale ends at midnight EDT Monday, April 20, 2015.
Following is a description of each of the 3 books.
Genealogical Resources of the Civil War Era – Online and Published Military or Civilian Name Lists, 1861-1869 & Post-Civil War Veteran Lists; by William Dollarhide; 2009; Soft Cover, Perfect Bound; 8.5×11; 203 pp; Item # FR0113; Regular $32.95
Most genealogical records during the decade of the Civil War are related to the soldiers and regiments of the Union and Confederate military. However, there are numerous records relating to the entire population as well. This new volume by William Dollarhide identifies the places to look and documents to be found for ancestors during the decade, 1861-1869, as well as post-war veterans. The book is laid out first by nation-wide name lists and then by state listings in alphabetical order.
The following broad categories are identified within this book:
National Resources:
- Civil War Soldiers & Sailors System
- The American Civil War Research Database
- Official Records of the War of the Rebellion
- General and Organizational Indexes to Pension Files, 1861-1934
- 1883 List of U.S. Pensioners on the Roll
- 1890 Federal Census of Union Veterans
- Roll of Honor & Veteran Burials
- 1865-1867 Confederate Amnesty Papers
- Consolidated Lists of Confederate Soldiers & United Confederate Veterans Association
- Index to Compiled Service Records
Statewide Resources:
- Compiled Service Records (by state)
- Index to Compiled Service Records (by state)
- 1861-1869 State Censuses
- 1861-1869 Statewide Name Lists
- 1862-1869 Internal Revenue Assessment Lists
- Statewide Militia Lists
- Confederate Pension Applications
- Pensioner Name Lists and censuses of Confederate Veterans
- Indexes to Statewide Records
- Lists of Veteran Burials; State Adjutant General Reports & state-sponsored histories
The Best Civil War Resource Centers for Local & County Research
- Online Resources
- Libraries & Archives
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- Civil War Newspapers, what you need to know about this vital resource
- Census Records, state censuses can be a treasure-trove of information!
- Civilians in the War! How to find non-military relatives on the ‘Net
- Veterans’ Organizations, a great post-war source of genealogical information
- And much more!
- The first Steps to Finding a Civil War Ancestor – Some thoughts and tips on getting started in Civil War research.
- Companies and Regiments: Civil War Army Units – Knowing how the armies were structured will help you understand records and references.
- Non-Regimental and “Untypical” Soldiers – Some tips for finding soldier ancestors in unusual categories.
- Emergency Troops, Militia and Home Guard – Records of temporary units might reveal a hard-to-find ancestor’s service.
- Ensigns and Engineers: Ancestors in the Navies – Though tracking a relative in the navy can be challenging, there are many valuable resources available.
- US Colored Troops and African-American Sailors – Here are some resources for African-Americans who served in the Civil War.
- Southern Loyalists and “Galvanized Yankees” – Here are some resources to check for Southern ancestor’s who served with the Union.
- To Helmira and Back: Prisoners of War – POW resources can fill in holes in your ancestor’s record, or reveal the fate of a missing ancestor.
- Medical Records and Hospital Personnel – Records from Civil War hospitals contain a wealth of information on soldiers and staff.
- Military Pay Resources – Civil War payroll records pay off again for genealogists.
- The Civil War and the Census – Pre- and postwar censuses off important information on the lives and families of veterans.
- The 1865 Parole Lists: To the Very End – These documents list the Confederate soldiers who endured to the end of the war.
- Finding You Ancestors’ Flags – Regimental flags had important practical and symbolic purposes for Civil War Soldiers.
- Buried in History: Civil War Cemeteries – Finding a soldier’s grave can seem impossible, but it doesn’t have to be a lost cause.
- Civil War Pension Records and Wartime Relief – Pension records are a genealogical treasure trove for soldiers and their families.
- Confederate State Pension Resources – A state-by-state guide to locating Confederate pension records.
- Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Widows’ Resources – The records of these institutions may contain a wealth of detail that can’t be found elsewhere.
- Civil War Veterans’ Groups – Records of veterans’ organizations might let you follow your ancestor into the 20th-century.
- Wartime Civilian Records– Relatives who were not in the military may still have left a wealth of information about their lives.
- Amnesty Papers and Southern Claims – Some potentially helpful sources for Southern relatives.
- Spies, Smugglers and “Disloyal Citizens” – Records of civilian prisoners include ordinary citizens, political prisoners, and even politicians.
- Finding Civil War Income Tax Records – You might find that your ancestors’ 1860s tax records are a source of family history.
- A Gift From the Past: Civil War Newspapers – Here are some tips on finding your newsmaker ancestors.
- A Picture in time: Civil War Era Photographs – You can find photos of people and places connected to your family, or even your ancestors.
- Best of the Best: Classic Civil War Resources – These records contain the most essential information for Civil War Research.
- National Archives Records – A soldier’s Compiled Military Service Record contains some of the most essential details of his service.
- Finding Your Way Through the Civil War With Maps – Maps can help you follow your ancestor during the war or find a family farm near a battlefield.
- Life in the Civil War Armies
- Hospitals & Medicine
- Letters Home
- Music of the Civil War
- Rations & Cooking
- Civil War Humor
- News from the Front
- …And Much More!
- Opening Notes – Notes From the Publisher, About the Author
- From Abatis To Zouaves: A Civil War Dictionary – What were some of the popular sayings, slang, jargon and military terms in the 1860s?
- Tale Of Two Capitals: Richmond And Washington – The war brought great changes to the lives of residents of Richmond and Washington
- Home Away From Home: Hotels Of The Civil War – From four-star resorts to small town hostelries, hotel business boomed during the war
- Soundtrack To A Conflict: Music Of The Civil War – Music, whether popular songs or military tunes, was as much a part of life then as it is now
- Starvation Parties And Confederate Candles? – Southerners found unusual substitutes for scarce staples, like wheat, pins, shoe polish and coffee
- Slumgullion, Salt Horse And Hell-Fired Stew! – What did soldiers, and their families at home, eat during the war years?
- Relief From Reality: Civil War Humor – Popular humorists and jokes helped lighten hearts on both sides of the battle
- Shinplasters And Greenbacks: Money During The Civil War – Banks, businesses, states, the Union and Confederacy all issued their own, incompatible, money
- Zouaves: New York Firemen And Louisiana Tigers – Instead of the familiar blue and gray, some regiments donned bright colors and turbans
- Man’s Best Friends: Pets In The Army – From the exotic to the common, animals were kept as companions and mascots
- Johnnie Reb And Billy Yank: Life In The Armies – Fresh recruits and veterans of past conflicts faced new, and familiar, challenges in the Civil War
- Fighting For Freedom: The US Colored Troops – African-American troops played a vital role in the Civil War
- Sutler Shops: Convenience Stores For Soldiers – Where did soldiers get ink, ginger snaps or Valentine cards?
- Life On Soap Suds Row: Army Laundresses – Laundry was a grueling, but essential, duty in army camps
- Taking The Cars: Rail Travel During The Civil War – Though far from luxurious, or safe, trains became vital to the war effort and civilian life
- What The Doctor Ordered: Hospitals And Medicine – Hospitals were understaffed, undersupplied and relied on dangerous cures and treatments
- Common Civil War Medicines – Hospitals stocked standard treatments of the day, including mercury, opium and brandy
- Fundraising Fairs: The US Sanitary Commission – Volunteer groups raised millions of dollars to improve military hospital and camp conditions
- Picturing The Civil War: War Artists – Before modern photography and TV, how did people get a glimpse of the battles?
- From The Frontlines To The HomeFront: Newspapers – Despite shortages of labor and ink, papers fed the public appetite for news and entertainment
- Telegrams: At The Speed Of Lightning – The telegraph became an indispensible part of military and commercial communication during the war
- Worth A Thousand Words: Photography In The Civil War – Despite technological limitations, photography boomed during the Civil War
- “I Hain’t Got Any Stamps”: Confederate And Union Mail – Two postal systems kept soldiers and families in contact across shifting battlelines
- The Civil War Navies: Cottonclads And Blockades – Whether they patrolled rivers or the South Pacific, a sailor’s life was far different than a soldier’s
- The New Naval Warfare: Life On Ironclads – Heavily armored ironclads offered unique advantages, and dangers, to their crews
- Missed It By That Much…! – From aseptic surgery to moon landings, the years after the Civil War were full of amazing changes
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Tracing Your Civil War Ancestors, by David A. Norris; 2011; magazine-style, saddled stapled; 8.5×11; 85 pp; ISBN #: 9780978159276; Item #: MM004.
This informative publication is the latest in Civil War research publications. It is authored by the same gentleman who wrote the popular Life During the Civil War.
This book is also available in PDF format.
The Research Resources You Need For Success!
The following chapters are found in the booklet:
The booklet is heavily illustrated, highly informative, and a great value at only $9.95!
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Life During the Civil War; by David A Norris ; 95 pp; Softcover; 2010; 8.5 x 11; ISBN: 978-0-9781592-5-2; Item #: MM001
This book is also available in PDF eBook format .
The publication starts right off with a 3-page dictionary of Civil War terminology. Did you know that hardtack crackers were often called worm castles? Further on, Norris points out that the hotel business boomed during the war years. My great-grandfather ran a hotel throughout the war, and did well. However, I’d never made the connection with the war effort before. The chapter on music I found especially interesting. Among other things, it’s noted that “Dixie” was written by Yankee abolitionist Daniel Decatur Emmett. The mail was a big deal to both the soldiers and their loved-ones at home. This was the case for both Northern and Southern families. However, keep in mind that when the Confederacy split from the Union, it had dramatic repercussions on the U.S. postal system. I found the entire booklet to be interesting – front to back.
The following is from the table of contents.
