Reclaiming the Past: Analyzing Southern Claims Commission Files for Genealogical Research

After the U.S. Civil War, over 22,000 claims were filed against the federal government for lost property and revenue by southerners who were loyal to the Union during the war. This class will introduce the historical background of the Southern Claims Commission, the genealogical value of these records, and how to analyze the information and use it to reach sound genealogical conclusions. Sponsored by FamilySearch