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*[http://www.livingplaces.com/PA/Erie_County/Erie_City/Presque_Isle.html Fort Presque Isle<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1292129574395_763" />]  
*[http://www.livingplaces.com/PA/Erie_County/Erie_City/Presque_Isle.html Fort Presque Isle<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1292129574395_763" />]  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Saginaw,_Michigan Fort Saginaw ]1822-24  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Saginaw,_Michigan Fort Saginaw ]1822-24  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_St._Joseph_(Niles,_Michigan) Fort St. Joseph]  
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_St._Joseph_(Niles,_Michigan) Fort St. Joseph]


=== Revolutionary War (1775 to 1783) ===
=== Revolutionary War (1775 to 1783) ===


Thousands of veterans settled in Michigan. Genealogical and biographical data is in published militia rolls, pension papers, and gravestone records. An example is:  
Thousands of veterans settled in Michigan. Genealogical and biographical data is in published militia rolls, pension papers, and gravestone records. An example is:  
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48124 The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. IV] (Ancestry) ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48124 The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. IV] (Ancestry) ($)


=== War of 1812 (1812-1815) ===
=== War of 1812 (1812-1815) ===


Thousands of veterans settled in Michigan. Genealogical and biographical data is in published militia rolls, pension papers, and gravestone records. An example is:  
Thousands of veterans settled in Michigan. Genealogical and biographical data is in published militia rolls, pension papers, and gravestone records. An example is:  


*Miller, Alice Turner, comp. ''Soldiers of the War of 1812, Who Died in Michigan''. Ithaca, Michigan: A.T. Miller, 1962. (Family History Library {{FHL|263595|title-id|disp=book 977.4 M23m; film 844961 item 3}}.) A supplement is also available.
*Miller, Alice Turner, comp. ''Soldiers of the War of 1812, Who Died in Michigan''. Ithaca, Michigan: A.T. Miller, 1962. (Family History Library {{FHL|263595|item|disp=FHL book 977.4 M23m; film 844961 item 3}}.) A supplement is also available.


'''War of 1812 Pensioners in Michigan, 1883'''  
'''War of 1812 Pensioners in Michigan, 1883'''  


*[http://www.genealogycenter.info/search_michigan1812.php War of 1812 Pensioners in Michigan, 1883]. Abstracted from&nbsp;the U.S. Pension Bureau's ''List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883'', volume IV.
*[http://www.genealogycenter.info/search_michigan1812.php War of 1812 Pensioners in Michigan, 1883]. Abstracted from the U.S. Pension Bureau's ''List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883'', volume IV.


=== Indian Wars (1780s-1890s) ===
=== Indian Wars (1780s-1890s) ===


A few records for the Black Hawk War (1832), Toledo War (1835), and Patriot War (1838–39) are at the Michigan State Archives.
A few records for the Black Hawk War (1832), Toledo War (1835), and Patriot War (1838–39) are at the [http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-54463_19313---,00.html Michigan State Archives.]


'''Winnebago War (1827)'''
'''Winnebago War (1827)'''  


*Compiled Military Service Records of Michigan and Illinois Volunteers who Served During the Winnebago Indian Disturbances of 1827 (NARA M1505) ({{FHL|1638617|disp=FHL film 1638617-19}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20324653 Worldcat])
*Compiled Military Service Records of Michigan and Illinois Volunteers who Served During the Winnebago Indian Disturbances of 1827 [(http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2007/winter/indians-military.html NARA M1505] and {{FHL|1638617|item|disp=FHL film 1638617-19}} ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/20324653 Worldcat])


'''Black Hawk War (1832)'''
'''Black Hawk War (1832)'''  


*[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1586 Wisconsin soldiers who served in the Black Hawk War] (Wisconsin Historical Society) - Transcription of Wisconsin Muster Rolls from the Black Hawk War. Lists soldiers in the 18 companies of "Iowa" militia (i.e., Iowa Co, Michigan Territory), plus Menominee and Potawatomie warriors and one militia company raised at Green Bay.
*[http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/turningpoints/search.asp?id=1586 Wisconsin soldiers who served in the Black Hawk War] (Wisconsin Historical Society) - Transcription of Wisconsin Muster Rolls from the Black Hawk War. Lists soldiers in the 18 companies of "Iowa" militia (i.e., Iowa Co, Michigan Territory), plus Menominee and Potawatomie warriors and one militia company raised at Green Bay.


=== Toledo War (1835) and Patriot War (1838-1839) ===
=== Toledo War (1835) and Patriot War (1838-1839) ===


A few records for the Black Hawk War (1832), Toledo War (1835), and Patriot War (1838–39) are at the Michigan State Archives.
A few records for the Black Hawk War (1832), Toledo War (1835), and Patriot War (1838–39) are at the Michigan State Archives.  


United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from the State of Michigan for the Patriot War, 1838–1839''. Washington, D.C.: The National Archives, 1965. (Family History Library {{FHL|313120|title-id|disp=film 882795}})
United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served from the State of Michigan for the Patriot War, 1838–1839'' (Washington, D.C.: The National Archives, 1965.) {{FHL|313120|item|disp=FHL film 882795}}  


=== Mexican War (1846-1848) ===
=== Mexican War (1846-1848) ===


Michigan. Adjutant General's Office. ''Michigan Volunteers Descriptive Roll, First Regiment, 1847–1848''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972. (Family History Library {{FHL|166887|title-id|disp=film&nbsp;915345}}.) A descriptive muster roll of Mexican War volunteers.  
Michigan. Adjutant General's Office. ''Michigan Volunteers Descriptive Roll, First Regiment, 1847–1848'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1972.) {{FHL|166887|item|disp=FHL film 915345}} A descriptive muster roll of Mexican War volunteers.  


=== Civil War (1861 to 1865)  ===
=== Civil War (1861 to 1865)  ===
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The regimental pages often include lists of the companies with links to the counties where the companies started. Men in the companies often lived in the counties where the companies were raised. Knowing a county can help when researching more about the soldiers and their families.  
The regimental pages often include lists of the companies with links to the counties where the companies started. Men in the companies often lived in the counties where the companies were raised. Knowing a county can help when researching more about the soldiers and their families.  


The [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors&nbsp;System] allows name searching for soldiers. The result set gives the regiments for the soldiers. Then you can check the Wiki regiment pages to determine counties. Often knowing the counties that had men in a regiment will help you determine if a soldier was your ancestor. <br><br>
The [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] allows name searching for soldiers. The result set gives the regiments for the soldiers. Then you can check the Wiki regiment pages to determine counties. Often knowing the counties that had men in a regiment will help you determine if a soldier was your ancestor.  
 
 
 
 
 


=== Spanish American War (1898)  ===
=== Spanish American War (1898)  ===


*Muster out rolls of Michigan volunteers are in: Michigan. Adjutant General's Office. ''Michigan Volunteers, Spanish American War, 1898–1899''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973. (On 5 Family History Library films.) Indexed. Lists name, enlistment date, by whom enlisted, and discharge date.
*Muster out rolls of Michigan volunteers are in: Michigan. Adjutant General's Office. ''Michigan Volunteers, Spanish American War, 1898–1899'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1973.) (On 5 Family History Library films.) Indexed. Lists name, enlistment date, by whom enlisted, and discharge date.  
*''United Spanish War Veterans Camp Index, ca. 1890–1984'' ({{FHL|1765853|disp= FHL film 1765853-54, 1766000-6003}})  
*''United Spanish War Veterans Camp Index, ca. 1890–1984'' ({{FHL|503245|item|disp= FHL film 1765853–54, 1766000–6003}})  
*''United Spanish War Veterans Master Index, ca. 1890–1984'' ({{FHL|1765850|disp=FHL film 1765850–52}})
*''United Spanish War Veterans Master Index, ca. 1890–1984'' ({{FHL|503130|item|1765850|disp=FHL film 1765850–52}})


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=20048 Michigan men in the Spanish American War] (Ancestry) ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=20048 Michigan men in the Spanish American War] (Ancestry) ($)
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''World War I Card Index for Michigan''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (Family History Library {{FHL|434638|title-id|disp=films 1001930–66}}.) Often has places of residence and parents' names. Appears to be drafted persons only.  
''World War I Card Index for Michigan''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (Family History Library {{FHL|434638|title-id|disp=films 1001930–66}}.) Often has places of residence and parents' names. Appears to be drafted persons only.  


United States. Selective Service System. ''Michigan, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918'', M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 217 Family History Library films starting with {{FHL|1675112|disp=1675112}}) These cards have been digitized and are searchable online. See [[United States World War I Draft Records|WWI Draft Records]] for more information.  
United States. Selective Service System. ''Michigan, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918'', M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. {{FHL|746981|item|disp=FHL film 1675112 (first of 217 film)}} These cards have been digitized and are searchable online. See [[United States World War I Draft Records|WWI Draft Records]] for more information.  


=== World War II (1941-1945)  ===
=== World War II (1941-1945)  ===


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=== Web Sites  ===
=== Web Sites  ===


*http://freepages.military.rootsweb.com/~xander/michigan-records.htm  
*[http://freepages.military.rootsweb.com/~xander/michigan-records.htm Michigan Military Records]
*http://www.familymilitaryrecords.com/state.asp?state=MI  
*[http://www.familymilitaryrecords.com/state.asp?state=MI FamilyMilitaryRecords.com]
*http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20699-50997--,00.html<br>
*[http://www.michigan.gov/hal/0,1607,7-160-18835_18895_20699-50997--,00.html Michigan.gov]
 
=== References  ===
 
*1880 Census Index CD Manual
*''Michigan Research Outline. ''Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2006.
 
:NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into this Wiki site and is being updated as time permits.
 


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