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Re: Seeking records of George Edward Shiffer
Lisha Penn
Feb 7, 2020 8:24 AM
Dear Mr. Shiffer,
Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!
We searched the National Archives Catalog and located Indexes to the Carded Records of Soldiers Who Served in Volunteer Organizations During the Civil War in the Records of the Adjutant General’s Office, 1762 - 1917 (Record Group 94) and located 2 Files for a George Shiffer. Neither are for George Edward Shiffer from Ohio.
We also searched the series Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the American Civil War in Record Group 94 but were unable to locate a file unit for George E. Shiffer or George Edward Shiffer. Most of the service records in this series have been made available via microfilm and through digitization of the microfilm. Unfortunately, the records for Ohio Volunteers have not been microfilmed or digitized. Please contact the National Archives at Washington, DC - Textual Reference (RDT1) via email at archives1reference@nara.gov and ask RDT1 to search for him in the records for Ohio.
We also searched Ancestry and located All Civil War Military Results for George Edward Shiffer. There may be a fee for using Ancestry to access digitized records. However, you may view these records online at one of NARA's facilities for free via a NARA PC. For the nearest NARA location, please consult our web page at https://www.archives.gov/locations/.
You may wish to review Ohio State Archives; Ohio Civil War Roster; and Ohio Archives and Libraries Genealogy for more information and/or resources.
We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!
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Re: Seeking records of George Edward Shiffer
Rebecca Collier
Jun 11, 2020 4:47 PM
What should his name be?
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Re: Seeking records of George Edward Shiffer
Rebecca, sorry for the delay, it should have been Charles Edward Shiffer, I took it off his headstone and he was in Company A 111th Ohio Infantry. Can we verify that?
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Re: Seeking records of George Edward Shiffer
Rebecca Collier
Aug 7, 2020 9:04 AM
1 person found this helpfulDear Mr. Shiffer,
Thank you for posting your follow-up request on History Hub!
We searched the National Archives Catalog and located Indexes to the Carded Records of Soldiers Who Served in Volunteer Organizations During the Civil War in the Records of the Adjutant General’s Office, 1762 - 1917 (Record Group 94) that include a digitized file for Shiffer, Charles E - Unit: 111th Infantry, Company: A - Enlistment Rank: Pvt, Discharge Rank: Corpl.
We also located the series Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the American Civil War in Record Group 94 but were unable to locate a file unit for Charles E. Shiffer. Most of the service records in this series have been made available via microfilm and through digitization of the microfilm. Unfortunately, the records for Ohio Volunteers have not been microfilmed or digitized. In addition, we located the Regimental and Company Books of Civil War Volunteer Union Organizations, 1861 - 1867 in the Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1762 - 1917 (Record Group 94) that includes the Regimental and Company Books of the 111th Ohio Infantry Regiment. For access to these records and to request a search for his service records, please contact the National Archives at Washington, DC - Textual Reference (RDT1) via email at archives1reference@nara.gov.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to guidance received from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), NARA has adjusted its normal operations to balance the need of completing its mission-critical work while also adhering to the recommended social distancing for the safety of NARA staff. As a result of this re-prioritization of activities, you may experience a delay in receiving an initial acknowledgement as well as a substantive response to your reference request from RDT1. We apologize for this inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and patience.
You may wish to review Ohio State Archives; Ohio Civil War Roster; and Ohio Archives and Libraries Genealogy for more information and/or resources.
We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!
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