The Civil War Veterans' Card File, 1861-1866 Indexes are made up of 3" x 5" cards, initially prepared to serve as an index to Samuel P. Bates'History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865. (Harrisburg, 1869-1871). The Office of the Adjutant General later expanded the scope of the cards by transcribing onto them data found on the original Civil War Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1861-1866 {series #19.11}.

The information generally includes:

• Soldier name
• Military units
• Bates' citation (volume and page)
• Age at enrollment
• Description (complexion, height, color of hair and eyes)
• Residence and birthplace
• Date and place where enrolled
• Date and place where mustered in
• Date of discharge.

The listing is not inclusive.

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