Confederate Pension LinksThe agencies listed below are repositories for Confederate pensions. The veteran was eligible to apply for a pension to the State in which he lived, even if he served in a unit from a different State. Generally, an applicant was eligible for a pension only if he was indigent or disabled.
ALABAMA
Alabama Department of Archives and History
In 1867 Alabama began granting pensions to Confederate veterans who had lost arms or legs. In 1886 the State began granting pensions to veterans' widows. In 1891 the law was amended to grant pensions to indigent veterans or their widows.
Arkansas History Commission
In 1891 Arkansas began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans. In 1915 the State began granting pensions to their widows and mothers. Two published indexes are available in many libraries.
Florida State Archives
In 1885 Florida began granting pensions to Confederate veterans. In 1889 the State began granting pensions to their widows. A published index, which provides each veteran's pension number, is available in many libraries.
Georgia Department of Archives and History
In 1870 Georgia began granting Confederate pensions to soldiers with artificial limbs. In 1879 the State began granting pensions to other disabled Confederate veterans or their widows who then resided in Georgia. By 1894 eligible disabilities had been expanded to include old age and poverty. A published index is available in many libraries.
Kentucky Department for Libraries & Archives
In 1912, Kentucky began granting pensions to Confederate veterans or their widows. The records are on microfilm. A published index is available in many libraries.
Louisiana State Archives
In 1898 Louisiana began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans or their widows.
Mississippi Department of Archives & History
In 1888 Mississippi began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans or their widows. A published index is available in many libraries.
Missouri State Archives
In 1911 Missouri began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans only; none were granted to widows. Missouri also had a home for disabled Confederate veterans. The pension and veterans' home applications are interfiled and arranged alphabetically.
North Carolina State Archives
In 1867 North Carolina began granting pensions to Confederate veterans who were blinded or lost an arm or leg during their service. In 1885 the State began granting pensions to all other disabled indigent Confederate veterans or widows.
Oklahoma Department of Libraries
In 1915 Oklahoma began granting pensions to Confederate veterans or their widows. A published index is available in many libraries.
South Carolina Dept. of Archives & History
A state law enacted December 24, 1887, permitted financially needy Confederate veterans and widows to apply for a pension; however, few applications survive from the 1888-1918 era. Beginning in 1889, the SC Comptroller began publishing lists of such veterans receiving pensions in his Annual Report. From 1919 to 1925, South Carolina granted pensions to Confederate veterans and widows regardless of financial need.
Tennessee State Library and Archives
In 1891 Tennessee began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans. In 1905 the State began granting pensions to their widows. The records are on microfilm. A published index is available in many libraries.
Texas State Library & Archives Commission
In 1881 Texas set aside 1,280 acres for disabled Confederate veterans. In 1889 the State began granting pensions to indigent Confederate veterans and their widows. Muster rolls of State militia in Confederate service are also available.
Library of Virginia
In 1888 Virginia began granting pensions to Confederate veterans or their widows. The records are on microfilm. |