U.S. Civil War records on Fold3 - Free

Question

Fold3, a paid subscription site that specializes in military records, is providing free access to their U.S. Civil War records from April 1-15.

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You have to register on the site first.  Looks like it just signs you up for thei 14 day trial period.  I didn't go further than entering a name to search when the registration window appeared.  Bummer

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You must enter a CC # upon registry & Cancel it before your Trial date is up.

 P.S. I learned this the hard way, But still use it as a back up within the Biography: http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Halstead-463  AS I dispute their Sources.

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I have been registered on this site without being asked to do a trial period. Just signed in and was not asked anything. I do take advantage of their fee offers.

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I have been registered on this site without being asked to do a trial period. Just signed in and was not asked anything. I do take advantage of their free offers.

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Thanks so much for mentioning this. Found the enlistment papers for my gr-gr-grandfather & now have his description and location of birth :D

I was also processing a scholarship application that was missing traditional proof of service & was able to find it in Fold3.

I'm not a subscriber, so I wouldn't have thought to look if I hadn't seen Star's post.

Thanks again!

Answer 1

On the registration page, to the far right, is a free registration option with no credit card required. It does work and you can view the images.

I was able to find, view, and download my 2xgreat-grandfather's compiled service record. It included a receipt with his signature that was not included in the packet received from NARA by a cousin.

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Cool, I guess I missed it :)

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Thanks Star, and Debi...did the free registration, and got two hits right away, including info on War of 1812 soldier.

Answer 2

Did not happen at first. Got in free later after they sent an email welcoming the fact I backed out early. Works for most of it. Regards