Footnote.com Publishes First Digital Versions of War of 1812 Pension Application Files
May 10 2011 - 3:27PM
Marketwired
Footnote.com is pleased to announce the first online publishing of
the War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Applications. In
cooperation with the Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) and
the National Archives, Footnote.com is currently digitizing
millions of War of 1812 records and making them available on its
site free of charge. The initial 1,400 images are available today
and the collection will continue to grow weekly as the digitization
process progresses. When completed, the collection will encompass
7.2 million images that will detail the histories of soldiers who
fought in the War of 1812 and their families.
While the project is currently underway, its long term
completion is dependent on the availability of additional funding.
FGS is proud to be spearheading a national fundraising effort to
ensure the completion and expedite this valuable endeavor. The
organization is actively seeking donations from genealogical and
historical societies, patriotic and military heritage societies,
and any interested corporations or individuals. iArchives,
Footnote.com's parent company, is providing a dollar-for-dollar
match of each donation through a provision of services. To learn
more and contribute to the project, visit www.fgs.org/1812 or
www.footnote.com/1812pensions.
"This is just the first step in a multi-year journey to bring
the War of 1812 documents out of the National Archives and into the
digital world," said Brian Hansen, General Manager of Footnote.com.
"We are privileged to bring such historically rich documents
online, so they can be accessed in schools, libraries and homes
where they can be available free for future generations."
Footnote.com's database of Revolutionary War Pension Files has
proven to be the most popular set of records available on the site.
It is anticipated that the War of 1812 Pension Application Files
will create similar interest from family historians, genealogists
and military researchers. The War of 1812 Pension Application Files
include extensive details of the lives of these 19th century
veterans. The information may include:
- Veteran's name
- Widow's name
- Widow's maiden name
- Service data and dates
- Age
- Acres Granted
- Year of Bureau of Land Management act
- Soldier death date
- Warrant number
- Place of residence
- Organization and Rank
- Marriage date
- Widow death date
- Additional names
About iArchives iArchives is a leading
digitization service provider and subsidiary of Ancestry.com
(NASDAQ: ACOM). The company operates Footnote.com, the leading U.S.
military record resource on the web with more than 72 million
records online. The site provides searchable original documents,
providing subscribers with a view of the events, places and people
in the conflicts that shaped the American nation and the world. For
more information, visit www.footnote.com.
About FGS The Federation of Genealogical
Societies (FGS), founded in 1976, links the genealogical community
by serving the needs of its member societies, providing products
and services needed by member societies, and marshaling the
resources of its member organizations. FGS represents the members
of hundreds of genealogical societies and engages in projects that
help genealogical societies strengthen and grow as well as call
attention to records preservation and access issues. FGS can be
found on the web at www.FGS.org.
About the National Archives The National
Archives and Records Administration, an independent federal agency,
is the nation's record keeper. Founded in 1934, its mission is
unique -- to serve American democracy by safeguarding and
preserving the records of our Government, ensuring that the people
can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage. The
National Archives ensures continuing access to the essential
documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of
their government. It supports democracy, promotes civic education,
and facilitates historical understanding of our national
experience. The National Archives meets a wide range of information
needs, among them helping people to trace their families' history,
making it possible for veterans to prove their entitlement to
medical and other benefits, and preserving original White House
records. The National Archives carries out its mission through a
nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential
Libraries, and on the Internet at http://www.archives.gov/.
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For further information, contact: Footnote.com:
Matthew Deighton Public Relations O: 801-705-7834 C: 360-610-5467
Press@footnote.com
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