CLOSING

Cinco Ranch Branch Library will be CLOSED for several weeks starting Mon, Jan 12, because we are replacing carpet throughout the building. The outdoor book drop will remain OPEN during the time the building is closed, and library items may be returned at Cinco Ranch Branch. 

All items that were requested to be held at Cinco Ranch Branch should be picked up at Fulshear Branch library. If another location is more convenient for you, please contact Fulshear Branch to reroute the items to your preferred location.

Family-History Research: Civil War Records

Program Type:

History/Genealogy
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Description

Introduction to finding Civil War ancestors by using a number of sources including databases, websites and military records.  We will cover how and where to obtain copies of compiled service records and pensions for both Union and Confederate soldiers.  Databases such as Ancestry.com, Family Search and Fold3 will be discussed as well as holdings in the Genealogy & Local History department of the George Memorial Library.