How to get Pension Papers
You must use (National Archives) NATF Form 80 to obtain pension
records, military service records and pre-1856 service Bounty-land warrants.
These may be obtained by email by sending a request with your mailing address
to: inquire@arch2.nara.gov
The NATF Form 80 may also be obtained by writing to:
National Archives Records Administration
General Reference branch (NNRG-P)
7th and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408
Allow 8 - 10 weeks to receive a reply. Pay by credit card if possible;
it will speed the process. The fee is normally $10.00 unless the packet
is extra large. You will not be sent the amount over the $10.00 charge
without your permission. Payment is made before receipt of copies.
Some things you may learn from pension records:
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Date and place of birth of veteran
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Date and place of death of veteran
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Veteran's place and date of marriage
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Wife's maiden name
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Names and birthdates of veteran's children
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Veteran's health condition.
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Places veteran lived.
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Letters and affidavits written by the veteran and/or his neighbors and/or
family.
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