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From: "Marcia Duggins" <>
Subject: Re: [ALL] Civil War question
Date: Sat, 11 Feb 2006 02:01:19 -0500
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My ggrandmother's brother died from disease at Falmouth, Va. in 1862. My
gggrandmother applied for a pension and received it. I have copy of her
application.
He had been her sole support for her and his 4 sisters.

So, yes, it was done. Hope this helps.

Marcia


----- Original Message -----
From: "Al Lenkner" <>
To: <>
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 9:45 PM
Subject: RE: [ALL] Civil War question


> Andy,
>
> You seem to be knowledgeable re: the Civil War and so I'd like to ask a
> question. Could the parents of a soldier, single, killed by enemy fire
> or death by disease, receive a pension or any other remuneration? My 2g
> gf's older brother was single when he was killed and the body shipped
> home. The only thing I know of him is name, possible date of birth and
> date of death.
>
> Al


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