Tag Archives: Civil War
Kentucky – Confederate Pension Applications
Kentucky’s Confederate Pension Application Packets are a rich and often overlooked genealogical resource. Beyond pension forms, these files may include service records, medical details, death certificates, and family correspondence that can reveal unexpected insights into veterans and their families. Continue reading
Posted in Genealogy Resources, Kentucky Research, Military History/Conflicts, History, Research
Tagged Morgan County Kentucky, Civil War, Kentucky genealogy, Confederate, pension applications, KDLA, Confederate pension, genealogical research, military service records, Civil War veterans
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Faces of the Past – Lt. Col. John S. Kidder and Harriet O. (Matteson) Kidder
Cabinet card portraits and genealogical sketches of Lt. Col. John S. Kidder (1830–1905), veteran of the 121st N.Y.V., and his wife, Harriet O. (Matteson) Kidder (c. 1836–1922), photographed at Fredricks’ Knickerbocker Family Portrait Gallery, 770 Broadway, New York, c. 1876–1891. Continue reading
Veteran’s Day 2021
This year, for Veterans’ Day, I thought I examine the military service of my wife’s direct ancestors. She has seven known Revolutionary War patriots (most in North Carolina) and one ancestor who served during the French and Indian War. Relationship … Continue reading
Veteran’s Day 2020
By Don Taylor Today, I remember my ancestors that served in the military. I served during Vietnam and my ancestors served during every generation and many of our wars – Korea, both World Wars, the Civil War, the War of … Continue reading
Posted in Military History/Conflicts, History
Tagged French and Indian Wars, Civil War Veteran, Great War, veteran, Revolutionary War, Civil War, War, War of 1812
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Veteran’s Day – 2019 – Remembered Ancestors
Today I remember my ancestors that served in the military. I served during Vietnam and my ancestors served during every generation and many of our wars – Korea, both World Wars, the Civil War, the War of 1812, Revolutionary War, … Continue reading
Posted in Military History/Conflicts, History
Tagged War of 1812, French and Indian Wars, Great War, Revolutionary War, Civil War
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