War of 1812 Pension Files
Records: 1,304,990Complete: 82%
The first applications were based on disability or death of a soldier. Beginning in 1871, they were based on service. A veteran's pension file typically includes his rank, place of residence, age or date of birth, and time of service. A widow's application usually includes her place of residence, her maiden name, date and place of marriage, circumstances of her husband's death, and the names of children under 16.
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"War of 1812 Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files" database with images Fold3 (https://www.fold3.com/publication/761/war-of-1812-pension-files: accessed November 29, 2022)
- Publication Title
- War of 1812 Pension Files
- Total Records
- 1,304,990Complete: 82%
- Content Source
The National Archives
- Publication Number
- n/a
- Record Group
- 15
- Published on Fold3
- 29 Apr 2011
- Last Updated
- 27 Feb 2021
- Description
- The War of 1812 pension files resulted from a man's service during the war, 1812-1815. They were granted to the veteran, his widow, or his heirs.