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=== Revolutionary War (1775-1783) === | === Revolutionary War (1775-1783) === | ||
Although Ohio did not exist as a state during the time of the Revolutionary War, a man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in Ohio later may have been granted Ohio land for his service for another state or for the Continental Army. | Although Ohio did not exist as a state during the time of the Revolutionary War, a man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in Ohio later may have been granted Ohio land for his service for another state or for the Continental Army. | ||
====Patriot Redcords==== | |||
*''Genealogical Abstracts of the Revolutionary War Pension Files'' <ref> White, Virgil D. ''Genealogical Abstracts of the Revolutionary War Pension Files''. Four Volumes. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing, 1990. (Family History Library book 973 M28g.) </ref> May give a veteran's name, age, birth date, marriage date, residence, names of relatives, unit, and service dates and places. | *''Genealogical Abstracts of the Revolutionary War Pension Files'' <ref> White, Virgil D. ''Genealogical Abstracts of the Revolutionary War Pension Files''. Four Volumes. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing, 1990. (Family History Library book 973 M28g.) </ref> May give a veteran's name, age, birth date, marriage date, residence, names of relatives, unit, and service dates and places. | ||
====Pension Files==== | |||
*''Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land- Warrant Application Files'' <ref>United States. Veterans Administration. ''Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land- Warrant Application Files''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1969. (2670 Family History Library films beginning with 970001.) </ref> | *''Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land- Warrant Application Files'' <ref>United States. Veterans Administration. ''Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land- Warrant Application Files''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1969. (2670 Family History Library films beginning with 970001.) </ref> | ||
====National Archives==== | |||
If you prefer to order a copy of the '''original records''' from the National Archives, use NATF Form 80. This form is available from the National Archives | If you prefer to order a copy of the '''original records''' from the National Archives, use NATF Form 80. This form is available from the National Archives,at the nearest federal office building or [http://aad.archives.gov/aad/ online]. | ||
====Land Warrants==== | |||
* ''U.S. Revolutionary War Bounty Land Warrants Used in the U.S. Military District of Ohio and Related Papers, Acts of 1788, 1803, 1806 <ref> United States. General Land Office. ''U.S. Revolutionary War Bounty Land Warrants Used in the U.S. Military District of Ohio and Related Papers, Acts of 1788, 1803, 1806''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1971. (On 16 Family History Library films beginning with 1025141.) </ref> | * ''U.S. Revolutionary War Bounty Land Warrants Used in the U.S. Military District of Ohio and Related Papers, Acts of 1788, 1803, 1806 <ref> United States. General Land Office. ''U.S. Revolutionary War Bounty Land Warrants Used in the U.S. Military District of Ohio and Related Papers, Acts of 1788, 1803, 1806''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1971. (On 16 Family History Library films beginning with 1025141.) </ref> | ||
====Rosters==== | |||
'''Rosters''' have been published for soldiers who lived in Ohio or who are buried there, such as: | '''Rosters''' have been published for soldiers who lived in Ohio or who are buried there, such as: | ||
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=== War of 1812 (1812-1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812-1815) === | ||
====Rosters==== | |||
Microfilmed and published rosters are available at the Family History Library. These include: | Microfilmed and published rosters are available at the Family History Library. These include: | ||
''Roster of Ohio Soldiers in the War of 1812. 1916''. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. (Family History Library book 977.1 M2r 1968; index, published list, and originals on films 195485-87; fiche 6104621 and 6051388.) | *''Roster of Ohio Soldiers in the War of 1812. 1916'' <ref>''Roster of Ohio Soldiers in the War of 1812. 1916''. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1968. (Family History Library book 977.1 M2r 1968; index, published list, and originals on films 195485-87; fiche 6104621 and 6051388.) </ref> | ||
Deifenbach, Josephine Conrad Zartman, comp. ''Index to the Grave Records of Soldiers of the War of 1812 Buried in Ohio''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1992. (Family History Library book 977.1 V22d; fiche 6100370.) | *''Index to the Grave Records of Soldiers of the War of 1812 Buried in Ohio'' <ref> Deifenbach, Josephine Conrad Zartman, comp. ''Index to the Grave Records of Soldiers of the War of 1812 Buried in Ohio''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1992. (Family History Library book 977.1 V22d; fiche 6100370.) </ref> | ||
=== Mexican War (1846-1848) === | === Mexican War (1846-1848) === | ||
====Rosters==== | |||
For published rosters of Ohio soldiers who served in the Mexican War, see: | For published rosters of Ohio soldiers who served in the Mexican War, see: | ||
''Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War with Mexico, 1846-1848''. Mansfield, Ohio: Ohio Genealogical Society, 1991. Reprint of 1897 publication. (Family History Library book 977.1 M2or.) | *''Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War with Mexico, 1846-1848'' <ref>''Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War with Mexico, 1846-1848''. Mansfield, Ohio: Ohio Genealogical Society, 1991. Reprint of 1897 publication. (Family History Library book 977.1 M2or.) </ref> | ||
''Official Roster of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866, and in the War with Mexico, 1846-1848.'' Volume 12. Akron, Ohio: Werner, 1886-1895. (Family History Library book 977.1 M2o Volume 12; film 924022; fiche 6051200; index on film 195488.) | *''Official Roster of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866, and in the War with Mexico, 1846-1848.'' <ref>''Official Roster of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866, and in the War with Mexico, 1846-1848.'' Volume 12. Akron, Ohio: Werner, 1886-1895. (Family History Library book 977.1 M2o Volume 12; film 924022; fiche 6051200; index on film 195488.)</ref> | ||
''Index to Mexican War (1846) Records at the Ohio State Archives''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1959. (Family History Library film 223771.) Consists of microfilm of a card file at the Ohio State Archives which gives the name of each soldier's military unit. | *''Index to Mexican War (1846) Records at the Ohio State Archives'' <ref>''Index to Mexican War (1846) Records at the Ohio State Archives''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1959. (Family History Library film 223771.)</ref> Consists of microfilm of a card file at the Ohio State Archives which gives the name of each soldier's military unit. | ||
Ryan, Daniel J. "Ohio in the Mexican War." ''Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society Publications''. 1912, Volume 21, pages 277-295. Includes a section that tells when and where a company was raised and lists many of the officers in those companies. The Library does not have volume 21. | *Ohio in the Mexican War <ref> Ryan, Daniel J. "Ohio in the Mexican War." ''Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society Publications''. 1912, Volume 21, pages 277-295.</ref> Includes a section that tells when and where a company was raised and lists many of the officers in those companies. The Library does not have volume 21. | ||
=== Civil War (1861-1865) === | === Civil War (1861-1865) === | ||
====Service Records==== | |||
The index to the federal service records of Union volunteers from Ohio is: | The index to the federal service records of Union volunteers from Ohio is: | ||
United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Ohio''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1965. (On 122 Family History Library films beginning with 882214.) | *''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Ohio'' United States. Adjutant General's Office.<ref> ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Ohio''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1965. (On 122 Family History Library films beginning with 882214.) </ref> | ||
====Union Pension Records==== | |||
The index to the Union pension records for all states is: | The index to the Union pension records for all states is: | ||
United States. Veterans Administration. ''Pension Index File, Alphabetical''. Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration, Publications Service, 1953. (On 544 Family History Library films beginning with 540757.) | *''Pension Index File, Alphabetical''<ref>United States. Veterans Administration. ''Pension Index File, Alphabetical''. Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration, Publications Service, 1953. (On 544 Family History Library films beginning with 540757.) </ref> | ||
The actual service and pension records are available only at the National Archives. To order a copy of the original records, use NATF Form 80, which is available from the National Archives,at the nearest federal office building or [http://aad.archives.gov/aad/ online] | |||
====Federal Pensions==== | |||
Names and residences of persons receiving federal pensions in 1883 can be found in: | Names and residences of persons receiving federal pensions in 1883 can be found in: | ||
Phillips, W. Louis. ''Index to Ohio Pensioners of 1883.'' Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1987. (Family History Library book 977.1 M2ph; fiche 6087608.) This includes veterans of the Civil War and the War of 1812 or their widows. | *''Index to Ohio Pensioners of 1883.'' <ref>Phillips, W. Louis. ''Index to Ohio Pensioners of 1883.'' Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1987. (Family History Library book 977.1 M2ph; fiche 6087608.)</ref> This includes veterans of the Civil War and the War of 1812 or their widows. | ||
Records of Civil War soldiers were also kept by county and state officials. These include: | Records of Civil War soldiers were also kept by county and state officials. These include: | ||