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Hello, I had two relatives who served in the Civil War, an uncle and nephew. I have the service records for both and pension record for the uncle, NARA  say there is no pension record for the nephew which was a surprise as his wife was a widow 58 years, 1887-1945.
NARA  information on pension records and advised to contact the state veterans association for applications from 1934 but they didn't keep anything but advised to contact The Grand Army of the Republic in Philadelphia. They do research but only for members and have sent an application form. The uncles obituary mentioned that the GAR had attended.
My question is, Has anybody paid for research by GAR, was it worthwhile and do they have anything that NARA don't have?  Thank you

Thank you, his widow married my relative in 1821 but they couldn't find the death of the first husband. Thanks

Thank you, that's interesting that she never married. Collin was from Finchley, born in Blackpool so they got around. They would have met at university as they were affluent professional people unlike our branch of the family!
              Thanks & best wishes

Hello
          I found an engagement announcement in The Scotsman in January 1957 of Elspeth Wolstencroft to Colin Tinker in Edinburgh.
He married someone else in 1960, I am wondering if he had been divorced or maybe they broke up? Can I please ask if there is a listing for them?
Thank you