The War of 1812 Pension Files collection at Fold3.com has recently been updated. You do not need a subscription to Fold3 in order to view the records.
The pension files have now been digitized up to and including most of the letter P. Pension files can be a valuable source for genealogical information. In 1813 and 1816, Congress approved a military pension for soldiers who served between 1812 and 1815 and suffered a disability or death. In 1871 and 1878, Congress expanded the pensions to include veterans who served at least 14 days in the war or any engagement and to their widows.
A pension can include rank, place of residence, age or date of birth, and time of service. A widow’s application can include her place of residence, her maiden name, date and palce of marriage, circumstances of her husband’s death and names of children under 16.
The collection is organized by state or organization and then by surname. Keep checking back as new records are added on a continuous basis.
To search the collection, go to: https://www.fold3.com/browse/247/h5iT6dgqR
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