This program will explore the various types of military records available to genealogists. Examples from several veterans and the puzzles these records helped to solve will be provided to illustrate the types of information that are often overlooked in these valuable resources.
Dr. Kristen Bailey is a 19th century historian, whose research centers on the West Virginia statehood process. She works as the Project Administrator for the West Virginia National Cemeteries Project and works with private genealogy clients to research their own West Virginia histories.