The War of 1812 Genealogy Index, a collaboration between the Tennessee State Library and Archives and volunteers from the Daughters of the American Revolution, aims to create a searchable index of pension records from the war. Using digitized files available through Fold3, volunteers documented key details of Tennessee pensioners, including the names and ranks of soldiers, their residences, and information about their widows. These pensions, granted to veterans or their surviving spouses, provide valuable historical insights into those who served. By indexing these records, the project enhances accessibility for genealogists and historians researching War of 1812 service in Tennessee.