Military Pension Files
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 2:04 pm
federal and state governments offer pensions to certain military veterans and their families. pension application papers can be a valuable source of genealogical information. they can include marriage certificates, birth records, etc. governments should maintain a pension file for each applicant.
many of our ancestors served in the military. it would be great to obtain copies of their complete pension files, if possible.
federal pension files from 1775 to 1915 are available at the national archives building in washington d.c. if anyone visits washington d.c., it would be great to visit the national archives building and make copies of the complete pension files for some of our ancestors.
alternatively, a copy of a complete pension application file (up to 100 pages) can be ordered online for a fee (currently $80), using form NATF 85D.
many of our ancestors served in the military. it would be great to obtain copies of their complete pension files, if possible.
federal pension files from 1775 to 1915 are available at the national archives building in washington d.c. if anyone visits washington d.c., it would be great to visit the national archives building and make copies of the complete pension files for some of our ancestors.
alternatively, a copy of a complete pension application file (up to 100 pages) can be ordered online for a fee (currently $80), using form NATF 85D.