How do I find my Civil War pension records?

You may do research in Civil War military service and pension files in person at the National Archives Building, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408-0001.

How much was a Confederate pension?

Pension payments grew gradually over time starting with that $8/month for a completely disabled private in 1862. A law passed in 1912 increased the rate to a maximum of $30 a month for both Civil War and Mexican War veterans.

How do I find out if my ancestors fought in the Civil War?

If you don’t know if any of your ancestors fought in the Civil War, take your list of family surnames and go online to the “Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System” of the National Park Service.

When did Alabama start giving pensions to Confederate Veterans?

In 1867 Alabama began granting pensions to Confederate veterans who had lost arms or legs. In 1886 the State began granting pensions to veterans’ widows. In 1891 the law was amended to grant pensions to indigent veterans or their widows. In 1891 Arkansas began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans.

Can a Confederate veteran get a pension in Texas?

In awarding pensions for Confederate service, Texas, like most other southern states, confined its relief payments to veterans or their widows resident in Texas since 1880 who were disabled or indigent.

When did TSLAC start accepting Confederate pension applications?

Therefore, the index of applicants for Confederate pensions in no way represents a complete roster of Texas residents who fought for the Confederacy. The Confederate Pension Applications were transferred to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) from the Office of the Comptroller of Public Accounts between 1934 and 1980.

Who was eligible for pensions after the Civil War?

Confederate veterans, who served in the military before the Civil War, or with the United States Army after their Confederate service, were eligible to receive pensions from the federal government. For information on these pensions and related indexes, see the following reference reports: