Researching Your Civil War Veteran (MGC Staff)

Thu, Jun 27 2024

2:00pm - 3:00pm

Grain Valley Community Room

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Subjects

Genealogy

Age Group

For adults

Presenter

Hopkins, Kayla MGC

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Did your ancestor serve in the U.S. Civil War? Discover the resources you need to find your ancestors and learn where those records are located.

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