Buried in the Federal Records Center: Uncovering XC Pension Files
Alec Ferretti
Content
Welcome
2m 2s
Speaker's Introduction
1m 9s
Introduction
6m 29s
Retention
5m 40s
Is there an XC-File?
15m 40s
How To Get A File
4m 41s
Examples
24m 14s
Reality Check
9m 33s
Announcements / prizes
2m 42s
Questions / answers
15m 31s
About this webinar
This talk will discuss how to obtain deceased 20th century veterans' claims files, of which 1.1 million boxes are languishing in warehouses around the US.
About the speaker
Alec Ferretti is a New-York-City-based professional genealogist, who has worked for the Wells Fargo Family & Business History Center, researching family histories for high net worth clients. Alec ...
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Comments (120)
I sent two XC file requests (by fax as Alec suggested) right after the live broadcast on Sep 25th. I received a CD from the VA with one of the files on November 16th! I'm so excited to learn more about my WWI soldier.
WOW! So timely. I had requested a XC file based on some information that I learned in another genealogy group. I JUST got back a letter from the NPRC/NARA stating they dont have the file. I was SO confused because I never sent my request to NARA. Your webinar made everything make sense. Any suggestions/follow up on how to appeal a "not found" file?
I learned alot. Also how to order those forms and the perseverance that may help me in other genealogical endeavors.
Can't wait to try some of these appeal tips! Great presentation!
Alex Ferretti, thank you for a very insightful presentation that will greatly assist in furthering the research of our ancestors who served in the military. Also, thank you for all the time and effort you have put into the Reclaim The Records (RTR) Project for the benefit of current and future genealogists, historians, and other researchers.
Mind boggling!!! Who knew? Can't wait to start the search all over again…but not before I re-listen to this incredible webinar. I had NO idea there were so many more sources to seek out. Thanks, Alec
We need a higher number for rating this webinar! Amazing information. So excited to know these records exist and are accessible. Very thorough webinar walking through the history of these files and their journey, including enticing examples of what could be in the files and then finishing up with the how-to on ordering. Wonderful tips and tools borne out of experiences sprinkled throughout. Definitely at the top of my re-watch list!
Outstanding and examples! perhaps the best military genealogy presentation I have attended in years.