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From: "Geniebug" <>
Subject: [VARUSSEL] Regimental Histories
Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2002 15:49:54 -0500


Once you know whether your ancestor was a "Yankee" or "Rebel", you can check
regimental histories for further details. If he was a Confederate soldier,
your task will be much easier. H. E. Howard Publishing has produced a set of
books on nearly all the Virginia Confederate regiments. Written by different
authors, these books include a regimental history and an alphabetical
listing of the soldiers in the regiment. More helpful are the detailed
entries for each soldier, which often include place of birth, date and place
of enlistment, as well as wartime activities, and possibly death and burial
notations. The bibliographies often provide a detailing of primary sources
which may provide further information. There are not as many Union
regimental histories, and they are usually not as thorough in providing
information on individuals. You may also wish to check manuscripts
collections, wartime newspapers, and other primary sources. You might be
surprised to find your ancestor mentioned in a diary or a letter to the
local newspaper. County histories may also prove beneficial, providing
rosters or lists which do not appear elsewhere.



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