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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Pennsylvania_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' | ||
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=== Revolutionary War (1775-1783) === | === Revolutionary War (1775-1783) === | ||
[[Image:220px-Valley Forge cabin.jpg|thumb|right|220x210px | [[Image:220px-Valley Forge cabin.jpg|thumb|right|220x210px]] A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in Pennsylvania is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were called Loyalists or Tories. Read more in the [[Pennsylvania in the Revolutionary War]] article.<br> | ||
'''Loyalists or Tories''' | '''Loyalists or Tories''' | ||
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'''Patriots or Revolutionaries''' | '''Patriots or Revolutionaries''' | ||
To understand how service how the Pennsylvania militia system worked, including why units composed of the same men from the same area, were renumbered, see "[http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/revolutionary_war_militia_overview/ Revolutionary War Militia Battalions and Companies, Arranged by County]." Few of these men, of course, received pensions. For the men who did receive pensions from the state, see the index of Pennsylvania Revolutionary pensioners prepared by Pennsylvania State Archives. It is available for free [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/revolutionary_war/3852/revolutionary_war_pension_records,_pt__1/387374 online]. | |||
For patriot records of the Revolutionary War, see: | For patriot records of the Revolutionary War, see: | ||
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Additional records that could prove helpful are Pennsylvania, Comptroller General, ''Militia Military Accounts, 1777-1794'' {{FHL|58509|film|disp=FHL films 1023007 (first of 38 films)}}. They are arranged by county, militia period, and battalion and include many lists of names, etc., such as why a person was unable to serve in the military. | Additional records that could prove helpful are Pennsylvania, Comptroller General, ''Militia Military Accounts, 1777-1794'' {{FHL|58509|film|disp=FHL films 1023007 (first of 38 films)}}. They are arranged by county, militia period, and battalion and include many lists of names, etc., such as why a person was unable to serve in the military. | ||
For information about the federal soldiers from Pennsylvania (the Pennsylvania Line), see John B. B. Trussell, Jr., ''The Pennsylvania Line, Regimental Organization and Operations, 1776-1783'' (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1977; {{FHL|387401|item|disp=FHL book 974.8 M2tp}}. | For information about the federal soldiers from Pennsylvania (the Pennsylvania Line), see John B. B. Trussell, Jr., ''The Pennsylvania Line, Regimental Organization and Operations, 1776-1783'' (Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1977; {{FHL|387401|item|disp=FHL book 974.8 M2tp}}. | ||
=== War of 1812 (1812-1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812-1815) === | ||
The War of 1812 between Britain and the United States confirmed the separate existence of the United States and the future Canada.<br><br>See the Wiki article, [[Pennsylvania in the War of 1812|Pennsylvania in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for Pennsylvania.<br> | The War of 1812 between Britain and the United States confirmed the separate existence of the United States and the future Canada.<br><br>See the Wiki article, [[Pennsylvania in the War of 1812|Pennsylvania in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for Pennsylvania.<br> | ||
There are helpful nationwide records for soldiers of the War of 1812. For more information, see [[United States in the War of 1812|United States in the War of 1812]]''.'' | There are helpful nationwide records for soldiers of the War of 1812. For more information, see [[United States in the War of 1812|United States in the War of 1812]]''.'' | ||
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*An excellent history is Randy W. Hackenburg, ''Pennsylvania in the War with Mexico'' (Shippensburg, PA: White Mane Pub. Co., 1992; {{FHL|631065|item|disp=FHL book 974.8 M2h}}. It includes the rosters and brief biographies of the men who served. | *An excellent history is Randy W. Hackenburg, ''Pennsylvania in the War with Mexico'' (Shippensburg, PA: White Mane Pub. Co., 1992; {{FHL|631065|item|disp=FHL book 974.8 M2h}}. It includes the rosters and brief biographies of the men who served. | ||
Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]]. <br> | Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]]. <br> | ||
=== Civil War (1861-1865) === | === Civil War (1861-1865) === | ||
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See [[Pennsylvania in the Civil War|Pennsylvania in the Civil War]] for information about Pennsylvania Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Pennsylvania regiments involved in the Civil War. 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. | See [[Pennsylvania in the Civil War|Pennsylvania in the Civil War]] for information about Pennsylvania Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Pennsylvania regiments involved in the Civil War. 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 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. <br><br> | ||
=== Veterans of Multiple Eras (1867-1921) === | === Veterans of Multiple Eras (1867-1921) === | ||
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*A published roster of soldiers, listing name, residence, and muster-in and muster-out dates, is Thomas J. Stewart, ''Record of Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Spanish-American War, 1898'', 2nd ed. (Harrisburg, PA: Wm. Stanley Ray, 1901; {{FHL|233992|item|disp=FHL book 974.8 M2r}} and {{FHL|233992|item|disp=FHL film 982200 item 1}}. | *A published roster of soldiers, listing name, residence, and muster-in and muster-out dates, is Thomas J. Stewart, ''Record of Pennsylvania Volunteers in the Spanish-American War, 1898'', 2nd ed. (Harrisburg, PA: Wm. Stanley Ray, 1901; {{FHL|233992|item|disp=FHL book 974.8 M2r}} and {{FHL|233992|item|disp=FHL film 982200 item 1}}. | ||
Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]]. | Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]]. | ||
=== Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902) === | === Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902) === | ||
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A series of books entitled "[[United States World War II Biographies#Young_American_Patriots|Young American Patriots]]", published shortly after the war, documented the service of soldiers from different states including Pennsylvania. The series of books included photos and a short biography of some of the soldiers from the state. | A series of books entitled "[[United States World War II Biographies#Young_American_Patriots|Young American Patriots]]", published shortly after the war, documented the service of soldiers from different states including Pennsylvania. The series of books included photos and a short biography of some of the soldiers from the state. | ||
[[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information. | [[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information. | ||
=== Korean War (1950–1953) === | === Korean War (1950–1953) === | ||
The Korean War was a conflict between North Korea (and its communist allies) and South Korea (with support of the United Nations, primarily the United States). See the [[United States Korean War 1950 to 1953|Korean War ]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | The Korean War was a conflict between North Korea (and its communist allies) and South Korea (with support of the United Nations, primarily the United States). See the [[United States Korean War 1950 to 1953|Korean War ]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | ||
=== Vietnam War (1964–1972) === | === Vietnam War (1964–1972) === | ||
The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam (and its communist allies) and South Vietnam (with support of its anti-communist allies, including the United States). See the [[United States Vietnam War 1964 to 1972|Vietnam War]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam (and its communist allies) and South Vietnam (with support of its anti-communist allies, including the United States). See the [[United States Vietnam War 1964 to 1972|Vietnam War]] wiki article for information on records and their availability. | ||
=== Other Military Records === | === Other Military Records === | ||
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*The [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=1593&&level=1&menuLevel=Level_1&parentCommID=0&mode=2&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true Pennsylvania State Archives] (one needs to register to use this site) has digitized a number of [http://www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us/archive.asp military records] (does not need to register to access the military records) | *The [http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=1593&&level=1&menuLevel=Level_1&parentCommID=0&mode=2&in_hi_userid=2&cached=true Pennsylvania State Archives] (one needs to register to use this site) has digitized a number of [http://www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us/archive.asp military records] (does not need to register to access the military records) | ||
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=== References === | === References === | ||
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<br>{{Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania}} {{State Military Records}} | <br>{{Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania}} {{State Military Records}} | ||
[[Category:Pennsylvania_-_Military]] [[Category:Pennsylvania_Military_Records]] | [[Category:Pennsylvania_-_Military]] [[Category:Pennsylvania_Military_Records]] | ||