Fold3 FREE ACCESS to Over 14 MILLION Pension Files This Weekend!

Fold3 FREE ACCESS this weekend! Join the front lines of family history research. Explore nearly 14 million pension records from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and American Civil War for FREE.* Click HERE or the image below to get started!

*Access to the records in the featured collections will be free until 7 Oct 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MT. Registration required. After the free access period ends, you will only be able to view records using a paid Fold3 membership.

Fold3 FREE ACCESS: Discover Your Veteran Ancestor with Fold3 Pension Records

Pension records are a genealogical goldmine and contain details about a veteran’s service and his family. You may learn:

1. a spouse’s maiden name
2. children’s birthdates
3. marriage date and location
4. and more

Make the Most of Your Search

1. Make Connections: Notice who provided affidavits in the pension file. These are often family members, in-laws, or neighbors. Search for connections within your family tree.
2. Military Service: Record which regiment your ancestor served with and conduct additional searches for a greater understanding of his military service.
3. Attach Records to Your Ancestry® Tree: Look for the green ‘Save to Ancestry’ button on each record. Attach military records to your Ancestry® tree.

Fold3 FREE ACCESS: About Fold3

Fold3® provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

The records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. On Fold3, you can combine records found on the site with what you have in your own albums and shoeboxes to create an online memorial for someone who served.

Fold3 is perfect for:

• Historians
• Genealogists
• Researchers
• Enthusiasts
• Family Historians
• Teachers
• Veterans & their families

Sign Up for Genealogy Bargains E-News!