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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wyoming|Wyoming]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wyoming_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wyoming|Wyoming]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Wyoming_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' | ||
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Fort Augur-- Established in 1869. Intended to protect the Bannock and Shoshoni Indians as well as the settlers in the mining district. Fort Augur's name changed to Camp Brown in 1870. | Fort Augur-- Established in 1869. Intended to protect the Bannock and Shoshoni Indians as well as the settlers in the mining district. Fort Augur's name changed to Camp Brown in 1870. | ||
Baggs -- The remains of soldiers buried at Baggs military post were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] June 1909. | Baggs -- The [http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ remains of soldiers] buried at Baggs military post were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] June 1909. | ||
[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-forts.html#Fort%20Bonneville Fort Bonneville] -- Fort Bonneville was never an official military post. It was established in 1832 as a trading post and rendevouz site for fur traders of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. It was located about three miles northwest of Daniel, Wyoming, where only a marker exists. The post was abandoned in 1839. | [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-forts.html#Fort%20Bonneville Fort Bonneville] -- Fort Bonneville was never an official military post. It was established in 1832 as a trading post and rendevouz site for fur traders of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. It was located about three miles northwest of Daniel, Wyoming, where only a marker exists. The post was abandoned in 1839. | ||
[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-fortbridger.html Fort Bridger] -- Fort Bridger, located on the Black's Fork of the Green River, was established in 1842 by Jim Bridger. It was an important supply post for travelers on the Oregon Trail, the California Trail and the Mormon Trail. It's importance was basically terminated with the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. It has been partially restored and preserved as an historic site. Textual records of this fort, 1859-1890, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Bridger were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on May 29, 1891. | [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-fortbridger.html Fort Bridger] -- Fort Bridger, located on the Black's Fork of the Green River, was established in 1842 by Jim Bridger. It was an important supply post for travelers on the Oregon Trail, the California Trail and the Mormon Trail. It's importance was basically terminated with the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. It has been partially restored and preserved as an historic site. Textual records of this fort, 1859-1890, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). The [http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ remains of soldiers] buried at Fort Bridger were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on May 29, 1891. | ||
Fort John Buford -- The original name of Fort Sanders. | Fort John Buford -- The original name of Fort Sanders. | ||
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Fort Connor -- The original name of Fort Reno, it bore the name for only a few months in 1865. | Fort Connor -- The original name of Fort Reno, it bore the name for only a few months in 1865. | ||
[http://philkearny.vcn.com/fortfetterman.htm Fort Fetterman ]-- Built in1867, Fort Fetterman was the last outpost on the Bozeman Trail. It was located 7 miles from Douglas, Wyoming. It played an important part in the Sioux uprising of 1876 and continued in service until 1886, when the railroad's completion to Douglas rendered it basically obsolete. The fort was partially restored in 1990 and now serves as a historic site. Textual records of this fort, 1867-1882, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Fetterman were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on May 4, 1883. | [http://philkearny.vcn.com/fortfetterman.htm Fort Fetterman ]-- Built in1867, Fort Fetterman was the last outpost on the Bozeman Trail. It was located 7 miles from Douglas, Wyoming. It played an important part in the Sioux uprising of 1876 and continued in service until 1886, when the railroad's completion to Douglas rendered it basically obsolete. The fort was partially restored in 1990 and now serves as a historic site. Textual records of this fort, 1867-1882, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).The [http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ remains of soldiers] buried at Fort Fetterman were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on May 4, 1883. | ||
[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-forts.html#Fort%20H.W.%20Halleck Fort H.W. Halleck] -- While this fort was active only during the years of 1862-1866, it was very busy. It was located on the north side of Elk Mountain, on a present-day ranch in Carbon County. Only one building remains, along with a marker identifying the location of the fort's cemetery. The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Halleck were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] in December 1878. | [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-forts.html#Fort%20H.W.%20Halleck Fort H.W. Halleck] -- While this fort was active only during the years of 1862-1866, it was very busy. It was located on the north side of Elk Mountain, on a present-day ranch in Carbon County. Only one building remains, along with a marker identifying the location of the fort's cemetery. The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Halleck were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] in December 1878. | ||
Independence Rock -- The remains of soldiers buried at Independence Rock military post were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] January 11, 1888. | Independence Rock -- The [http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ remains of soldiers] buried at Independence Rock military post were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] January 11, 1888. | ||
[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-fortphilkearny.html Fort Phil Kearny] -- This fort was one of three forts built to protect the Bozeman Trail from attacks by the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians in the 1860s. It was the scene of some of the bloodiest battles of that time. It was burned to the ground by Indians after it was abandoned in 1868. There is an interpretive center at the site near Story, Wyoming, administered by the State of Wyoming. Textual records of this fort, 1866-1868, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-fortphilkearny.html Fort Phil Kearny] -- This fort was one of three forts built to protect the Bozeman Trail from attacks by the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians in the 1860s. It was the scene of some of the bloodiest battles of that time. It was burned to the ground by Indians after it was abandoned in 1868. There is an interpretive center at the site near Story, Wyoming, administered by the State of Wyoming. Textual records of this fort, 1866-1868, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | ||
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Fort Nonsense -- This mocking nick-name was applied by U.S. forts to Fort Bonneville.<br> | Fort Nonsense -- This mocking nick-name was applied by U.S. forts to Fort Bonneville.<br> | ||
Old South Pass -- The remains of soldiers buried at Old South Pass military post were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] March 16, 1907. | Old South Pass -- The [http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ remains of soldiers] buried at Old South Pass military post were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] March 16, 1907. | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Reno_%28Wyoming%29 Fort Reno] -- Established in 1865 as '''Fort Connor''', it was renamed later that year to [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-forts2.html#Fort%20Reno Fort Reno]. It was abandoned in 1868 and was burned to the ground, likely by Cheyenne Indians. It was visited and used by General Crook in 1876. The site is about 12 miles northeast of Sussex, Wyoming and is marked by several markers, although nothing is left of the fort itself. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Reno_%28Wyoming%29 Fort Reno] -- Established in 1865 as '''Fort Connor''', it was renamed later that year to [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-forts2.html#Fort%20Reno Fort Reno]. It was abandoned in 1868 and was burned to the ground, likely by Cheyenne Indians. It was visited and used by General Crook in 1876. The site is about 12 miles northeast of Sussex, Wyoming and is marked by several markers, although nothing is left of the fort itself. | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_D.A._Russell_%28Wyoming%29 Fort D.A. Russell] -- This fort was established in 1867 at a site near present-day Cheyenne. It became the headquarters for the U.S. Cavalry. In 1919, an airfield was opened there and in 1930 the post was renamed Fort Francis E. Warren and is currently an Air Force base. Textual records of this fort, 1867-1909, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_D.A._Russell_%28Wyoming%29 Fort D.A. Russell] -- This fort was established in 1867 at a site near present-day Cheyenne. It became the headquarters for the U.S. Cavalry. In 1919, an airfield was opened there and in 1930 the post was renamed Fort Francis E. Warren and is currently an Air Force base. Textual records of this fort, 1867-1909, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Sanders_%28Wyoming%29 Fort Sanders] -- established in 1866 to protect the Overland Trail. Its importance was diminished in 1868 with the completion of Fort D.A. Russell. The buildings were sold in 1882. All that remains is a marker just south of Laramie. Textual records of this fort, 1866-1882, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Sanders were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on May 4, 1883. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Sanders_%28Wyoming%29 Fort Sanders] -- established in 1866 to protect the Overland Trail. Its importance was diminished in 1868 with the completion of Fort D.A. Russell. The buildings were sold in 1882. All that remains is a marker just south of Laramie. Textual records of this fort, 1866-1882, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). The [http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ remains of soldiers] buried at Fort Sanders were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on May 4, 1883. | ||
[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-forts3.html#Fort%20Stambaugh Fort Stambaugh] -- Established in 1870 to protect miners going to the Wind River country, it was located near the present South Pass City in Wyoming, where only a marker commemorates its existence. It was abandoned in 1878. Textual records of this fort, 1870-1878, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-forts3.html#Fort%20Stambaugh Fort Stambaugh] -- Established in 1870 to protect miners going to the Wind River country, it was located near the present South Pass City in Wyoming, where only a marker commemorates its existence. It was abandoned in 1878. Textual records of this fort, 1870-1878, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | ||
[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-forts3.html#Fort%20Fred%20Steele Fort Fred Steele] -- This fort was established in 1868 to provide protection for the Union Pacific Railroad. It was located about 1 mile north of present-day I-80 about 7 miles east of Sinclair, Wyoming at a site administered by the State of Wyoming. The fort was deactivated in 1886. Textual records of this fort, 1868-1883, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Steele were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on April 8, 1892. | [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/wy-forts3.html#Fort%20Fred%20Steele Fort Fred Steele] -- This fort was established in 1868 to provide protection for the Union Pacific Railroad. It was located about 1 mile north of present-day I-80 about 7 miles east of Sinclair, Wyoming at a site administered by the State of Wyoming. The fort was deactivated in 1886. Textual records of this fort, 1868-1883, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).The [http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/ remains of soldiers] buried at Fort Steele were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on April 8, 1892. | ||
Fort Supply -- A Mormon outpost used to resupply emigrants coming to the Salt Lake Valley during the years of 1853-1857, it was located about ten miles south of Fort Bridger. Only a marked identifies the site today. It was burned by the Mormons in 1857 in advance of Johnston's Army, coming to Utah during the "Mormon War." | Fort Supply -- A Mormon outpost used to resupply emigrants coming to the Salt Lake Valley during the years of 1853-1857, it was located about ten miles south of Fort Bridger. Only a marked identifies the site today. It was burned by the Mormons in 1857 in advance of Johnston's Army, coming to Utah during the "Mormon War." | ||
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'''References''' | '''References''' | ||
''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Bbattles and Skirmishes, 1850-1890 ''By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press Publishing Co. Missoula, Mt. C. 2003. ISBN 0-87842-468-7 | ''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Bbattles and Skirmishes, 1850-1890 ''By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press Publishing Co. Missoula, Mt. C. 2003. ISBN 0-87842-468-7 | ||
=== Mexican War (1846-1848) === | === Mexican War (1846-1848) === | ||
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=== Civil War (1861 to 1865) === | === Civil War (1861 to 1865) === | ||
<br>[[Image:Washington Dakota Territories 1861.idx.png|thumb|right|230px | <br>[[Image:Washington Dakota Territories 1861.idx.png|thumb|right|230px]] See [[Wyoming in the Civil War|Wyoming in the Civil War]] for information about Wyoming Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Wyoming 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 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. | ||