If you want or need American Revolutionary era historical documents, Fold3 is offering free access for the next two weeks.
An email I received from them states,
As we celebrate America’s independence this month, learn more about the people who made it possible by exploring Fold3’s Revolutionary War Collection for free July 1st to 15th.
Popular titles for finding Revolutionary War ancestors include:
- Revolutionary War Pensions
- Revolutionary War Service Records
- Revolutionary War Rolls
- Final Payment Vouchers Index for Military Pensions, 1818–1864
If you’re interested in the historical aspects of the war, you can explore the captured vessels prize cases, Revolutionary War Milestone Documents, the Pennsylvania Archives, Constitutional Convention Records, and the papers and records of the Continental Congress, among others.
As anyone who has chased down or purchased Revolutionary War documents knows, the documents are pricey, so this is a great way to expand your research for free.
Charlie R. Claywell 