Southern Claims Commission
Established
by Congress in 1871 for those in the southern states who were loyal to
the union and had supplies taken or furnished for the use of
the union army during the civil war 1861-1865. Less than 33% were
approved.
For details see links below:
The
Southern Claims Commission: A little known source of genealogical information
Researching
Southern Claims Commission Records
U.S.
National Archives
Southern Claims Commission 1871-1880
Hancock County Index
No. Name
Amount
1,244 Samuel Green $3,3454
178 William Griffin $816
4,186 James Osborn $657
1,049 Wm. L. Reaves $4,017
0739 Frederick Trawick $4,397
Source: Records of the Commissioners
of Claims (Southern Claims Commission)1871-1880. National Archives No.
87. Roll 13
Eileen B.McAdams copyright 2005
