Researching Your Union Civil War Ancestors

Over 2.6 million soldiers served in the Union Army during the Civil War. This was at a time when the total population of the Union states was only 18.5 million. Almost every American family of the mid-1800s was impacted by this deadly conflict.
This presentation will provide a deep dive into discovering and researching your Union Civil War ancestors. It will cover the top resources, strategies, and websites for the following records:
• Compiled Military Service Records
• Veteran Info from US Census Schedules
• Pension Records
• National Park Service Records
• Headstones
• Individual State-level Records
• Newspapers and Local Histories
• Regimental Records and Histories
• Veterans’ Services and Organizations
 

Presenter Scott Norrick has an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a graduate degree from Northwestern University. With over 30 years of family history research experience, he is familiar with all the latest and time-tested genealogical tools. Through his company Ancestral Past, he welcomes the opportunity to assist others on their genealogy journey. He has presented to dozens of genealogical societies, history centers, and libraries. He is a member
of the Association of Professional Genealogists.