First Guide to Civil War Genealogy and Research: Third Edition by Gerald Post (E

Description: First Guide to Civil War Genealogy and Research by Gerald Post The years 2011 through 2015 mark the Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary of the great American Civil War. This historic event will generate a renewed interest in "all things Civil War" and now is a good time to research and learn about your Civil War ancestors. If any of your ancestors were living in America at the time of the Civil War, chances are very good that your great grandfather or great great-grandfather (you have eight of them) was one of the 3.5 million soldiers who fought for either the North or South. If this is the case, the good news is that there probably is a wealth of information about your Civil War Confederate or Union ancestor and his military unit waiting for you in some dusty archive. And, getting your own copy of these records is as easy as going online to the Web sites listed in this book. This book gives you the information needed for your own Confederate or Union Civil War genealogical research. Chapter 2 provides a "Quick Start" method using the Internet to get you started on your research with a minimum effort. Other chapters explain how and where (Web sites and addresses are provided) to get information about your ancestors from the National Archives, State Archives, the census records, the Internet, local libraries and many other sources. This book also provides background information on the Civil War and how military units were raised and organized. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The years 2011 through 2015 mark the Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary of the great American Civil War. This historic event will generate a renewed interest in "all things Civil War" and now is a good time to research and learn about your Civil War ancestors. If any of your ancestors were living in America at the time of the Civil War, chances are very good that your great grandfather or great great-grandfather (you have eight of them) was one of the 3.5 million soldiers who fought for either the North or South. If this is the case, the good news is that there probably is a wealth of information about your Civil War Confederate or Union ancestor and his military unit waiting for you in some dusty archive. And, getting your own copy of these records is as easy as going online to the Web sites listed in this book. This book gives you the information needed for your own Confederate or Union Civil War genealogical research. Chapter 2 provides a "Quick Start" method using the Internet to get you started on your research with a minimum effort. Other chapters explain how and where (Web sites and addresses are provided) to get information about your ancestors from the National Archives, State Archives, the census records, the Internet, local libraries and many other sources. This book also provides background information on the Civil War and how military units were raised and organized. Author Biography Gerald Post became interested the Civil War after inheriting his great grandfathers Civil War diary which he published, The Civil War Diary and Biography of George W. Bailey. Gerald is a Civil War re-enactor with an Artillery Unit and appeared in the movie Gettysburg. He graduated from Western Michigan University, has an Electrical Engineering Certificate from Michigan State University and a MBA from Western Connecticut University Details ISBN1426920482 Short Title 1ST GT CIVIL WAR GENEALOGY & R Publisher Trafford Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1426920482 ISBN-13 9781426920486 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-02-02 Edition 3rd Imprint Trafford Publishing Subtitle Third Edition Place of Publication Victoria Country of Publication Canada UK Release Date 2010-02-02 Author Gerald Post Pages 92 Edition Description 3rd ed. DEWEY 016.9737 Illustrations 1, black & white illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:84498651;

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