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War of 1812 Pension Records
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Some research sites require a subscription but still offer free collections. Fold3 features original military records and is available for research through the Portal at the Hayden Lake FHC. One of their free collections is the War of 1812 Pension Files. The record might give the date of disability or death of the soldier, military details, and/or widow & minor children’s details. Please search the collection for John L Comstock.
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Some files can contain several sheets. Use the drop-down arrow to select to show the page menu.
3. Files often contain witness statements from associates, to help prove the relationship between soldier and spouse. In this case, William W Turner‘s statement is recorded on page 36.
Questions
Questions
In what year did John L Comstock die?
What is his wife’s maiden name?
What date did John and his wife marry?
In Mr. Turner’s statement, with whom does he say the widow goes to Painsville, Ohio, to live with?
At the end of his statement, what type of record does he say is proof of the marriage between John L Comstock and the widow?
In January 1821, where does William W. Turner begin working (becomes connected with)?
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