Family Tree Maker: Family Archives Roll Of Honor: Civil War Union Soldiers
Family Tree Maker Roll Of Honor: Civil War Union Soldiers PC CD Archives burial
Application
Windows
Broderbund
1996
CD
$62.99
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The Roll of Honor: Civil War Union Soldiers" is a listing of approximately 191,000 Union soldiers who were buried in more than 300 national cemeteries, garrison cemeteries, and soldiers' lots, as well as many private cemeteries.
The Roll of Honor was first published in 27 volumes by the U.S. government between 1865 and 1871. These thick books were originally described as a memorial to "those heroes who have given up their lives on the altar of their country, in defense of the American Union." While a monumental work, the original 27 volumes suffered from one major flaw: there was no index. All 27 volumes were republished in an 11-book set in 1994 by Genealogical Publishing Company. In 1995 GPC published an "Index to the Roll of Honor." Martha Reamy, former editor of the Maryland Genealogical Society's "Quarterly," spent thousands of hours indexing every entry in these 27 volumes. Suddenly the huge volumes became practical to use.
The "Roll of Honor" lists the following information about each individual:
1. Name
2. Rank
3. Regiment
4. Company
5. Date of Death
6. Location of Final Burial Site
About two-thirds of the Union dead were reinterred after the end of the war. In those cases, the original burial sites are also listed.
The original volumes do have errors and omissions but are still the largest compilation of Union war dead ever made. This CD is identical to the printed versions with two exceptions: 1. It contains the new index. 2. An additional "Unpublished Roll of Honor" containing 8,000 additions to the original volumes was compiled by Mark Hughes and is also included.
The entire "Roll of Honor" series, including the index, can be purchased as 12 printed books (there are multiple volumes in each book) for $550.00 or as one CDe for considerably less! All 12 books now fit onto a plastic disk weighing one-half ounce that is much easier to use than the printed versions.
After spending a few minutes reading the introductory notes, I went to the Index and entered the name of Malvin Eastman. Names are normally entered as [last name, first name], so I actually entered "Eastman, Malvin." Within 4 or 5 seconds, the name was found along with all the others that were close alphabetically. I clicked on the name, and the appropriate page appeared on the screen. It showed an entry for grave number 617 at the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. It also listed his rank as Private in Company K of the 15th Vermont Regiment. He died 8 December 1862. Almost all entries have similar information which, thanks to the Family Archive, can be located in seconds with a few keystrokes.
The original 27 volumes of the "Roll of Honor" have been scanned by computers. That is, an actual image of the original page appears on the screen. This is better for genealogy purposes than transcribed records or OCR (optical character recognition) scanning because there are no errors induced after the original printing. In most cases the scanned images are clear and easy to read. There are icons to zoom in and zoom out, which is helpful when reading the few pages that are not as clear as others. When going from the index to the original page, the software does not automatically display the line with the needed data. It normally shows the top part of the page that contains the individual you want. You may need to scroll down to find the person.
The complete image of the page in the original volume can be printed on any laser printer and most inkjet printers. One nice feature is that the bottom of every printed page has a reference to the original volume, such as "Volume IV, National Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia." The page number is shown in the original scanned image. This results in a self-documenting record showing the actual source of the information. The printed pages from the CD look much nicer than the typical photocopies of the original volumes that genealogists have made.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get'] & Family Tree Maker
The Roll of Honor was first published in 27 volumes by the U.S. government between 1865 and 1871. These thick books were originally described as a memorial to "those heroes who have given up their lives on the altar of their country, in defense of the American Union." While a monumental work, the original 27 volumes suffered from one major flaw: there was no index. All 27 volumes were republished in an 11-book set in 1994 by Genealogical Publishing Company. In 1995 GPC published an "Index to the Roll of Honor." Martha Reamy, former editor of the Maryland Genealogical Society's "Quarterly," spent thousands of hours indexing every entry in these 27 volumes. Suddenly the huge volumes became practical to use.
The "Roll of Honor" lists the following information about each individual:
1. Name
2. Rank
3. Regiment
4. Company
5. Date of Death
6. Location of Final Burial Site
About two-thirds of the Union dead were reinterred after the end of the war. In those cases, the original burial sites are also listed.
The original volumes do have errors and omissions but are still the largest compilation of Union war dead ever made. This CD is identical to the printed versions with two exceptions: 1. It contains the new index. 2. An additional "Unpublished Roll of Honor" containing 8,000 additions to the original volumes was compiled by Mark Hughes and is also included.
The entire "Roll of Honor" series, including the index, can be purchased as 12 printed books (there are multiple volumes in each book) for $550.00 or as one CDe for considerably less! All 12 books now fit onto a plastic disk weighing one-half ounce that is much easier to use than the printed versions.
After spending a few minutes reading the introductory notes, I went to the Index and entered the name of Malvin Eastman. Names are normally entered as [last name, first name], so I actually entered "Eastman, Malvin." Within 4 or 5 seconds, the name was found along with all the others that were close alphabetically. I clicked on the name, and the appropriate page appeared on the screen. It showed an entry for grave number 617 at the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. It also listed his rank as Private in Company K of the 15th Vermont Regiment. He died 8 December 1862. Almost all entries have similar information which, thanks to the Family Archive, can be located in seconds with a few keystrokes.
The original 27 volumes of the "Roll of Honor" have been scanned by computers. That is, an actual image of the original page appears on the screen. This is better for genealogy purposes than transcribed records or OCR (optical character recognition) scanning because there are no errors induced after the original printing. In most cases the scanned images are clear and easy to read. There are icons to zoom in and zoom out, which is helpful when reading the few pages that are not as clear as others. When going from the index to the original page, the software does not automatically display the line with the needed data. It normally shows the top part of the page that contains the individual you want. You may need to scroll down to find the person.
The complete image of the page in the original volume can be printed on any laser printer and most inkjet printers. One nice feature is that the bottom of every printed page has a reference to the original volume, such as "Volume IV, National Cemetery, Alexandria, Virginia." The page number is shown in the original scanned image. This results in a self-documenting record showing the actual source of the information. The printed pages from the CD look much nicer than the typical photocopies of the original volumes that genealogists have made.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get'] & Family Tree Maker
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64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
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This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
