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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Minnesota|Minnesota]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Minnesota_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Minnesota|Minnesota]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Minnesota_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' | ||
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Many military records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, the Minnesota Historical Society, and other federal and state archives. [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] provides more information on federal military records and search strategies. | Many military records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, the Minnesota Historical Society, and other federal and state archives. [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] provides more information on federal military records and search strategies. | ||
=== [[Image: | === [[Image:The Siege of New Ulm Minn.jpg|thumb|right|330x220px|The Siege of New Ulm Minn.jpg]]Forts === | ||
Forts were authorized by the federal government, built to house and maintain the military who were to assist in maintaining peace by enforcing treaties and providing protection to settlers. | Forts were authorized by the federal government, built to house and maintain the military who were to assist in maintaining peace by enforcing treaties and providing protection to settlers. | ||
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'''References''' | '''References''' | ||
''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Battles and Skirmishes 1850-1890''. By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press Publishing Co., Missoula, Montana C. 2003 [[/en/index.php?title=Special:BookSources&isbn=0887842468|ISBN 0-887842-468]]-7 | ''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Battles and Skirmishes 1850-1890''. By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press Publishing Co., Missoula, Montana C. 2003 [[/en/index.php?title=Special:BookSources&isbn=0887842468|ISBN 0-887842-468]]-7 | ||
=== War of 1812 (1812-1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812-1815) === | ||
Although Minnesota did not exist as a state during the War of 1812, records exist for War of 1812 veterans that later settled in Minnesota. | Although Minnesota did not exist as a state during the War of 1812, records exist for War of 1812 veterans that later settled in Minnesota. | ||
==== Explanation of the Major Record Types ==== | ==== Explanation of the Major Record Types ==== | ||
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*Pearson, Thomas A., comp. [http://www.slpl.lib.mo.us/libsrc/genealogicalrecordswarof1812.htm Genealogical Records of the War of 1812]: an Introduction and Selected Bibliography of Materials in the Collection of St. Louis Public Library. (St. Louis, Missouri: St. Louis Public Library, July 2004). | *Pearson, Thomas A., comp. [http://www.slpl.lib.mo.us/libsrc/genealogicalrecordswarof1812.htm Genealogical Records of the War of 1812]: an Introduction and Selected Bibliography of Materials in the Collection of St. Louis Public Library. (St. Louis, Missouri: St. Louis Public Library, July 2004). | ||
==== Pension Records ==== | ==== Pension Records ==== | ||
*[http://www.genealogycenter.info/search_minnesota1812.php War of 1812 Pensioners in Minnesota, 1883] (includes pensioners and widows). Abstracted from the U.S. Pension Bureau's ''List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883'', volume IV. <br> | *[http://www.genealogycenter.info/search_minnesota1812.php War of 1812 Pensioners in Minnesota, 1883] (includes pensioners and widows). Abstracted from the U.S. Pension Bureau's ''List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883'', volume IV. <br> | ||
*''Pensioners on the roll (living in Minnesota) as of 1 January 1883 : with every name index'' (Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1994) pages 83 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1216304 FHL Book 977.6 M2]<br> | *''Pensioners on the roll (living in Minnesota) as of 1 January 1883 : with every name index'' (Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1994) pages 83 [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1216304 FHL Book 977.6 M2]<br> | ||
==== Burial Records ==== | ==== Burial Records ==== | ||
*Finnell, Arthur Louis. ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F655551 Known War of 1812 Veterans Buried in Minnesota].'' Roseville, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1997 (FHL book 977.6 V3f.) Includes the name, place of birth and death, name of spouse, and where married. Also includes the soldier’s service record with dates and his residence at time of death. | *Finnell, Arthur Louis. ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F655551 Known War of 1812 Veterans Buried in Minnesota].'' Roseville, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1997 (FHL book 977.6 V3f.) Includes the name, place of birth and death, name of spouse, and where married. Also includes the soldier’s service record with dates and his residence at time of death. | ||
=== Mexican War (1846-1848) === | === Mexican War (1846-1848) === | ||
Although Minnesota did not exist as a state during the time of the Mexican War, men who served in that war were eligible for military bounty land in Minnesota. (See [[Minnesota Land and Property|Minnesota Land and Property]].) | Although Minnesota did not exist as a state during the time of the Mexican War, men who served in that war were eligible for military bounty land in Minnesota. (See [[Minnesota Land and Property|Minnesota Land and Property]].) | ||
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*Satterlee, Marion P. ''A Detailed Account of the Massacre by the Dakota Indians in 1862: with Names of all Victims [and a] Complete List of Indians Killed in Battle.''. Minneapolis, Minnesota: M. P. Satterlee, [1923]. (Family History Library {{FHL|618689|title-id|disp=film 1671601 item 7}}.) | *Satterlee, Marion P. ''A Detailed Account of the Massacre by the Dakota Indians in 1862: with Names of all Victims [and a] Complete List of Indians Killed in Battle.''. Minneapolis, Minnesota: M. P. Satterlee, [1923]. (Family History Library {{FHL|618689|title-id|disp=film 1671601 item 7}}.) | ||
=== Spanish-American War (1898) === | === Spanish-American War (1898) === | ||
Minnesota raised four volunteer regiments for service in the Spanish-American War. About 5,000 men served with those regiments. Four Minnesota soldiers were killed in action; more than 80 died of disease. | Minnesota raised four volunteer regiments for service in the Spanish-American War. About 5,000 men served with those regiments. Four Minnesota soldiers were killed in action; more than 80 died of disease. | ||
Rosters of those who served are included in: | Rosters of those who served are included in: | ||
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:*A database created from this book is available on Ancestry.com at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4816 Minnesota Volunteers in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection] (Ancestry) ($) | :*A database created from this book is available on Ancestry.com at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4816 Minnesota Volunteers in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection] (Ancestry) ($) | ||
Names of those who filed for pensions based on service are included in the General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934, described in [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]]. | Names of those who filed for pensions based on service are included in the General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934, described in [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]]. | ||
=== Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902) === | === Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902) === | ||
Minnesota was one of a few states that provided volunteers during the Philippine Insurrection. Rosters of those who served are included in: | Minnesota was one of a few states that provided volunteers during the Philippine Insurrection. Rosters of those who served are included in: | ||
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*United States. Selective Service System. ''Minnesota, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 94 Family History Library {{FHL|378717|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1675275}}) 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. ''Minnesota, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 94 Family History Library {{FHL|378717|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1675275}}) These cards have been digitized and are searchable online. See [[United States World War I Draft Records|WWI Draft Records]] for more information. | ||
'''Haller’s Army''' | '''Haller’s Army''' | ||
During World War I, the Polish Army in France, commonly called Haller’s Army, recruited about 20,000 soldiers from among Poles living in the United States. Two forms that contain genealogical information were filled out by the recruits. Form A contains each volunteer’s name, address, marital status, number of children, how his family would be supported if he was accepted into service, whether volunteer was an American citizen, his age, physical description, signature, recruiting station, and the date. Form C contains additional information such as the volunteer’s birth date and place, the addresses of his closest relative in America and of his closest relative in Poland, his previous military service, and remarks. All volumes of the collection are available through: | During World War I, the Polish Army in France, commonly called Haller’s Army, recruited about 20,000 soldiers from among Poles living in the United States. Two forms that contain genealogical information were filled out by the recruits. Form A contains each volunteer’s name, address, marital status, number of children, how his family would be supported if he was accepted into service, whether volunteer was an American citizen, his age, physical description, signature, recruiting station, and the date. Form C contains additional information such as the volunteer’s birth date and place, the addresses of his closest relative in America and of his closest relative in Poland, his previous military service, and remarks. All volumes of the collection are available through: | ||