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Genealogy: Confederate Pension Applications

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Genealogy

Age Group:

Adult
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Janis Forte will teach you how to follow a research path to uncover new record sets. Learn to access abstracted individual pension files and certify the formerly enslaved ancestor, their family, and their enslaver(s). Learn to conduct follow-up research on the applicant and prepare a biography of the person formerly enslaved. You will also develop new strategies to advance your research project.