United States, Confederate Officers Card Index - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of images of index cards of Confederate officers acquired from the Military Order of the Stars and Bars.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Officer index
 * Name of serviceman
 * Name of company
 * Dates of service
 * Rank
 * Death information in killed in action

How Do I Search This Collection?
To begin your search it is helpful to know:
 * The name of your ancestor
 * The approximate age and birth place of your ancestor
 * The state and county where your ancestor lived
 * The dates of military service

View the Images
View images in this collection by visiting the :
 * 1) Select Surname range to view the images.

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?
Remember this is only an index. The information found here may lead you to additional information in the collection available at the Mid-continent Public Library in Independence, Missouri.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Continue to search the index and records to identify other relatives
 * When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct
 * You may need to compare the information of more than one family or person to make this determination
 * Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
 * If you are unable to find your ancestor look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking for, What Now?

 * Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
 * Look for another index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties
 * Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the United States.
 * US Military Basic Search Strategies
 * Beginning Research in United States Military Records
 * Beginning United States Civil War Research
 * Locating a Confederate Civil War Soldier (1861–1865)
 * United States Guided Research
 * United States Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.