Discover the Real Story Behind Your Civil War Ancestor
Professional, archive-based research that uncovers who they were, where they fought, and what they experienced.
Most Family Histories Stop Too Soon
Many families know only a name, a regiment, or a story passed down through generations. The real story—found in service records, pension files, and archival documents—is often much deeper.
We uncover that story with accuracy, context, and evidence.
Documented Timeline
A clear, evidence-based timeline of your ancestor’s military service from enlistment to discharge.
Archival Records
Verified records drawn from national, state, and archival sources, carefully analyzed and interpreted.
Historical Context
Insight into where your ancestor served, what their unit experienced, and how they fit into the broader war.
Written Narrative
A professionally written account that brings your ancestor’s service and story together in a meaningful way.
Basic Research
Identify service records and confirm your ancestor’s military history.
Standard Research
Build a documented timeline of service with supporting records and context.
Comprehensive Research
A full archival deep dive that reconstructs your ancestor’s wartime experience.
Research You Can Trust
Master’s degree in Military History
Doctoral research in progress
16-year U.S. Army veteran (Sergeant First Class)
Specialized Civil War archival research experience
What This Research Can Reveal
The right records can uncover far more than a name or regiment. Pension files, service records, and archival sources can reveal movements, hardships, injuries, and personal details that bring a soldier’s experience into focus.
In many cases, this research uncovers information families have never seen before.
In one case, prison records and regimental histories allowed us to trace a soldier’s service through multiple campaigns, revealing details about his movements and experiences that had been lost to time. He had a date of death at Andersonville Prison, but no information on capture date or the action he was likely captured during.
Start Uncovering Your History Today
Whether you’re researching a single ancestor or building a deeper family history, we’re ready to help you uncover the story with accuracy, context, and care.