Pre-Owned In Search of Confederate Ancestors: The Guide (Paperback) 0963196340 9780963196347

This concise and easy-to-use guide is a complete compendium of information and instruction for anyone interested in researching ancestral histories within the Confederate military. Using the proven secrets and techniques of modern genealogists and researchers, Segars takes the mystery out of the process. He shows that anyone can become a skilled investigator, even if they have never done anything like this before. Also included are approaches that may be new for some of the more seasoned genealogists. This resource is invaluable in making the quest for knowledge on Southern soldiers a thorough and successful one. Details are included on how to use and understand various heritage Web sites, such as the sites for the US National Archives & Records Administration and the United States Civil War Center, sponsored by Louisiana State University. It also provides current addresses for many of the National Park Service's Historic Sites associated with specific battlefields including Appomattox, Gettysburg, Murfreesboro, Vicksburg, and many others. Information is also included on how to access Southern state archives and libraries by addresses, phone numbers, and bullet lists of what each contains. An educational approach identifies those persons who served in Confederate military units. Segars demystifies the process of researching these important facts.