Genealogy Q&A: Tracing a Confederate Navy Ancestor

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Q. My ancestor supposedly fought in the Civil War for the Confederacy, but he’s not in the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors database. Any ideas? A. Consider the possibility that your ancestor may have been a sailor rather than a soldier. Although the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors site is quite complete for soldiers, it View Website VIP Subscription

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