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The Revolutionary War began with the confrontation between British troops and local militia at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, on 19 April 1775. Throughout the war, state troops and local militias supplemented the Continental (Federal) Army. The total number of men who served is not known. | The Revolutionary War began with the confrontation between British troops and local militia at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, on 19 April 1775. Throughout the war, state troops and local militias supplemented the Continental (Federal) Army. The total number of men who served is not known. | ||
The original service records and the earliest pension records of the Revolutionary War were destroyed in fires in 1800 and 1814. Substitute records were used to make the compiled service records. These records are in Record Group 93 at the National Archives. A description of the holdings for this record group is: | The original service records and the earliest pension records of the Revolutionary War were destroyed in fires in 1800 and 1814. Different information can be found in the various types of military records. Substitute records were used to make the compiled service records. These records are in Record Group 93 at the National Archives. A description of the holdings for this record group is: | ||
Beutrich, Mabel E., and Howard N. Wehmann. ''War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records''. Revised edition. PI 144. Washington, D.C.: 1970. | Beutrich, Mabel E., and Howard N. Wehmann. ''War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records''. Revised edition. PI 144. Washington, D.C.: 1970. | ||
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''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=484382&disp=Compiled+service+records+of+soldiers+who++ Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army during the Revolutionary War]''. National Archives Microfilm Publication M881. (On 1,096 FHL films beginning with 1485281.) Contains the service records of soldiers in the Continental Army and other units that fought with them. | ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=484382&disp=Compiled+service+records+of+soldiers+who++ Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army during the Revolutionary War]''. National Archives Microfilm Publication M881. (On 1,096 FHL films beginning with 1485281.) Contains the service records of soldiers in the Continental Army and other units that fought with them. | ||
<br>Indexes and digital images of the compiled service records are available at | |||
<br>Footnote.com on the Internet. See http://www.footnote.com ($) | |||
Footnote.com on the Internet. See http://www.footnote.com ($) | |||
''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=274550&disp=Revolutionary+War+rolls+1775-1783++ Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775–1783].'' National Archives Microfilm Publication M246. (FHL films 830281–417.) These are original company rolls, muster rolls, payrolls, and strength returns of Continental Army, militia, and state volunteer units. They are arranged by unit in folders called “jackets.” Use the index to the compiled service records to find the name of the regimental commander, then use the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=274550&disp=Revolutionary+War+rolls+1775-1783++ index] (FHL film 0830280) to determine the jacket number. | ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=274550&disp=Revolutionary+War+rolls+1775-1783++ Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775–1783].'' National Archives Microfilm Publication M246. (FHL films 830281–417.) These are original company rolls, muster rolls, payrolls, and strength returns of Continental Army, militia, and state volunteer units. They are arranged by unit in folders called “jackets.” Use the index to the compiled service records to find the name of the regimental commander, then use the [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=274550&disp=Revolutionary+War+rolls+1775-1783++ index] (FHL film 0830280) to determine the jacket number. | ||
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Toner, Joseph M. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=388281&disp=The+medical+men+of+the+Revolution%2C+wit%20%20&columns=*,0,0 The Medical Men of the Revolution, with a Brief History of the Medical Department of the Continental Army: Containing the Names of Nearly Twelve Hundred Physicians]''. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Collins, printer, 1876. (FHL film 1703658.) Contains a list of physicians and surgeons with state and type of service rendered. | Toner, Joseph M. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=388281&disp=The+medical+men+of+the+Revolution%2C+wit%20%20&columns=*,0,0 The Medical Men of the Revolution, with a Brief History of the Medical Department of the Continental Army: Containing the Names of Nearly Twelve Hundred Physicians]''. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Collins, printer, 1876. (FHL film 1703658.) Contains a list of physicians and surgeons with state and type of service rendered. | ||
Williams, Eugene Franklin. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=265113&disp=Soldiers+of+God%2C+the+chaplains+of+the+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Soldiers of God: the Chaplains of the Revolutionary War]''. New York, New York: Carlton Press, 1975. (FHL 973 D3wil.) A history of chaplains’ service during the Revolution. Contains biographical sketches, including military unit and dates served and other genealogical data. <!--{ | Williams, Eugene Franklin. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=265113&disp=Soldiers+of+God%2C+the+chaplains+of+the+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Soldiers of God: the Chaplains of the Revolutionary War]''. New York, New York: Carlton Press, 1975. (FHL 973 D3wil.) A history of chaplains’ service during the Revolution. Contains biographical sketches, including military unit and dates served and other genealogical data. <!--{12061277495460} --><!--{12061277495461} --> | ||
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=== Pension Records and Bounty Land Warrants === | === Pension Records and Bounty Land Warrants === | ||
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''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=287874&disp=The+Pension+roll+of+1835%20%20&columns=*,0,0 The Pension Roll of 1835]''. Four Volumes. 1835. Reprint. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1992. (FHL book 973 M24ua; fiche 6046995.) For a description look under “Pension Records,” in the “Types of Military Records” section of this. | ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=287874&disp=The+Pension+roll+of+1835%20%20&columns=*,0,0 The Pension Roll of 1835]''. Four Volumes. 1835. Reprint. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1992. (FHL book 973 M24ua; fiche 6046995.) For a description look under “Pension Records,” in the “Types of Military Records” section of this. | ||
United States War Department. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=288757&disp=Message+from+the+President+of+the+United%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Letter from the Secretary of War Transmitting a Report of . . . Every Person Placed on the Pension List of 1820]''. Reprinted with index as The Pension List of 1820. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1991. (FHL book 973 M2ulp; film 0874189 item 1; fiche 6046612.) Arranged by state, then alphabetically by name. Lists rank and service of the soldier. <!--{ | United States War Department. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=288757&disp=Message+from+the+President+of+the+United%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Letter from the Secretary of War Transmitting a Report of . . . Every Person Placed on the Pension List of 1820]''. Reprinted with index as The Pension List of 1820. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1991. (FHL book 973 M2ulp; film 0874189 item 1; fiche 6046612.) Arranged by state, then alphabetically by name. Lists rank and service of the soldier. <!--{12061277495462} --><!--{12061277495463} --> | ||
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=== Unit Histories === | === Unit Histories === | ||
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Berg, Fred Anderson. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=283193&disp=Encyclopedia+of+Continental+Army+units%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Encyclopedia of Continental Army Units, Battalions, Regiments, and Independent Corps]''. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole Books, 1972. (FHL book 973 M2be.) Provides a brief organizational sketch of each unit in the Continental Army and lists the commanding officers. | Berg, Fred Anderson. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=283193&disp=Encyclopedia+of+Continental+Army+units%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Encyclopedia of Continental Army Units, Battalions, Regiments, and Independent Corps]''. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole Books, 1972. (FHL book 973 M2be.) Provides a brief organizational sketch of each unit in the Continental Army and lists the commanding officers. | ||
Wright, Robert K. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=170431&disp=The+Continental+Army%20%20&columns=*,0,0 The Continental Army].'' Washington, D.C.: Center of Military History, United States Army, 1983. (FHL book 973 M2wr.) Includes extensive bibliographies, maps, and brief histories of every permanent unit in the Continental Army. | Wright, Robert K. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=170431&disp=The+Continental+Army%20%20&columns=*,0,0 The Continental Army].'' Washington, D.C.: Center of Military History, United States Army, 1983. (FHL book 973 M2wr.) Includes extensive bibliographies, maps, and brief histories of every permanent unit in the Continental Army. <!--{12061277495464} --> | ||
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=== Census Records === | === Census Records === | ||
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The following is an index to the above source: | The following is an index to the above source: | ||
The Genealogical Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=283600&disp=A+General+index+to+a+census+of+pensioner++ A General Index to a Census of Pensioners For Revolutionary or Military Service]''. 1840. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1965. (FHL book 973 X2pc index 1965; film 0899835; fiche 6046771.) The index lists alphabetically both the veteran and the head of the family with whom the pensioner resided. Names with asterisks are heads of families. Page numbers refer to the published list. | The Genealogical Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=283600&disp=A+General+index+to+a+census+of+pensioner++ A General Index to a Census of Pensioners For Revolutionary or Military Service]''. 1840. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1965. (FHL book 973 X2pc index 1965; film 0899835; fiche 6046771.) The index lists alphabetically both the veteran and the head of the family with whom the pensioner resided. Names with asterisks are heads of families. Page numbers refer to the published list. <!--{12061277495465} --> | ||
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=== Cemetery Records === | === Cemetery Records === | ||
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=== Veterans’ and Lineage Society Records === | === Veterans’ and Lineage Society Records === | ||
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* [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=49635&disp=Application+packets%2C+membership+list+a++ Application packets]. (FHL film 0915854–67.) | * [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=49635&disp=Application+packets%2C+membership+list+a++ Application packets]. (FHL film 0915854–67.) | ||
For details about records of American Loyalists (United Empire Loyalists), see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/0da240e3af32c68a676e4347891cabc4 Canada Research Outline]. For records of German mercenary troops known as “Hessians,” many of whom settled in the United States, see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/3e34ac6f8b5140f7797c7bfc894dde44 Germany Research Outline]. For records of British forces who served in the American Revolution, see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/7260466d59a7424bcd7cbf3b2d182211 England Research Outline], the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/70f3b7f85a14d23b5beb74d0c3ed0cb8 Ireland Research Outline], and the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/8aeed4ee482c8751b4777e16a21f70ee Scotland Research Outline]. For records of French forces who fought as United States allies, see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/5c88dff7c1e3927d2e0e8bd4e46782d6 France Research Outline]. <!--{ | For details about records of American Loyalists (United Empire Loyalists), see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/0da240e3af32c68a676e4347891cabc4 Canada Research Outline]. For records of German mercenary troops known as “Hessians,” many of whom settled in the United States, see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/3e34ac6f8b5140f7797c7bfc894dde44 Germany Research Outline]. For records of British forces who served in the American Revolution, see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/7260466d59a7424bcd7cbf3b2d182211 England Research Outline], the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/70f3b7f85a14d23b5beb74d0c3ed0cb8 Ireland Research Outline], and the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/8aeed4ee482c8751b4777e16a21f70ee Scotland Research Outline]. For records of French forces who fought as United States allies, see the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/5c88dff7c1e3927d2e0e8bd4e46782d6 France Research Outline]. <!--{12061277495467} --><!--{12061277495468} --> | ||
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=== Other Websites === | === Other Websites === | ||
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* <div class="plain">[http://www.heritagequestonline.com/ www.heritagequestonline.com] Search selected records from the Revolutionary war era pension and bounty land warrant application files. ($)</div><div class="plain"></div><div class="plain"></div> | * <div class="plain">[http://www.heritagequestonline.com/ www.heritagequestonline.com] Search selected records from the Revolutionary war era pension and bounty land warrant application files. ($)</div><div class="plain"></div><div class="plain"></div> | ||
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