Records about Confederate soldiers are certainly less prevalent than those for their Union counterparts. Unfortunately, they are spread across multiple web sites, some of which require a subscription, so they can be hard to find. It is also not widely known that some of the databases on subscription sites are available elsewhere for free. See this index for confederate soldier records.

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The Provincial Archives of Alberta (PAA) acquires, preserves and publicly makes available records from government, individual people and organizations for researchers of all ages. Their vaults in Edmonton hold millions of documented historical facts, photos, films and other records about Alberta’s past. Whether you are a seasoned genealogist or a student researching your next project, they have the resources and staff to point you in the right direction.