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Re: widows' pensions
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Craig Kilby <[log in to unmask]>
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Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 30 Dec 2014 19:47:21 -0500
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This information concerning Virginia state pensions to Civil War veterans and their widows is contained in the Library of Virginia Research Notes No. 14—Using Civil War Records, on line here:

http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/rn14_usingcivwar.pdf <http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/rn14_usingcivwar.pdf>

Craig Kilby
Kilby Research Services
www.craigkilby.com






> On Dec 30, 2014, at 1:09 PM, [log in to unmask] wrote:
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>> At what date did Confederate widows become eligible for a pension?
>> 
>> Thank you,
>>   Carole D. Bryant
> 
> 
> -1888 was the first year for pensions to widows of men killed in action.  In 1900 and 1902 the law was expanded to include all
> widows.
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