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Military records identify millions of individuals who served in the military or who were eligible for service. Evidence that an ancestor actually served may be found in family traditions, census records, naturalization records, biographies, cemetery records, and records of veterans’ organizations. In addition to his record of military service, military records can give birth, marriage, and death dates, names of spouse and children, and localities of residence.  

Potter, Chandler Eastman. ''The Military History of the State of New Hampshire''. Concord, N.H.: McFarland and Jenks, 1866. This history comprises events from the first settlements in New Hampshire to the rebellion in 1861. It includes biographical notices of many of the officers and explanatory notes. Volume one and volume two, plus indexes to each volume, are available through the [http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=39 Military Records Search] at Ancestry. Also on film, Family History Library film {{FHL|144308|title-id|disp=1033664; fiche 6046858}}.  

*[http://www.nhstateparks.com/fortconstitution.html Fort Constitution], 1808-68, at New Castle  

*[http://www.nhtourguide.com/tripreports/fort_stark_new_castle_nh_may07.htm Fort Dearborne], at New Castle

*''New Hampshire Provincial and State Papers'', 40 vols. These volumes each have a name index. (See "[[New Hampshire Court Records]] for the full citation. Family History Library {{FHL|974.2 N2nhp|disp=book 974.2 N2nhp}}, vols. 5, 6, 14, 16.) French and Indian War records (1754–1763) can be found in volume {{FHL|346353|title-id|disp=5, film 1033735; volume 6, film 1033736; volume 14, film 983564; volume 16, film 983565}}. <br>

*"Register of New Hampshire Society of the Colonial Dames of America", (pub. 1898) lists women who were members of the society with descriptions of their ancestors' military or political service. ([http://books.google.com/books?id=wjURAQAAMAAJ Google Books]) ([http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Register+of+New+Hampshire+Society+of+the+Colonial+Dames+of+America Worldcat]) <br>

If a person supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were loyalists or Tories.  

Service and pension records and indexes for patriots are available on film at the National Archives and the Family History Library. See the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article for these sources. The article mentions helpful Internet sites where you can search for ancestors' names in military records. Sources including information specifically about New Hampshire soldiers are:  

Additional resources for the Revolutionary War are found in the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article.  

Loyalists were those colonists who were loyal to Britain during the American Revolution. Their lives were no different from the patriots. They were farmers, traders, merchants, lawyers, and clergymen who were content under the British rule and saw no reason for change. The loyalists were persecuted by the patriots because of their loyalty, and they were driven from their homes. The records that were kept of their lives and their escape to Canada provide good genealogical information on the families of the loyalists. Following the war, the loyalists filed claims for return of their land. These records are held in the National Archives in Ottawa, Canada, and in London, England. Many of these records have been filmed by the Public Records Office in London, and most are available on microfilm at the Family History Library:  

UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS  

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, [[New Hampshire in the War of 1812|New Hampshire in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for New Hampshire.<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]]''.''  

The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. Most volunteer regiments were from southern states. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. <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>  

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The [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors&nbsp;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.  

The Spanish-American War was largely fought in Cuba and the Philippines. Spanish-American War records might exist in the state from which the soldier served or in a state where the veteran later resided.  

Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]].  

World War I was a global war fought on multiple continents with several nations involved. Over four million men and women served from the United States.  

*United States (with some from Ontario, Canada) Recruits for the Polish Army in France, 1917– 1919: States Represented most Frequently are New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Connecticut, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Delaware, Nebraska, and Kansas (for Complete Breakdown See Film Inventory). (Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1995). The forms are in Polish, but at the beginning of each film is a blank form printed in English. The records are not organized by locality and New Hampshire recruits are listed on almost every film. There is, however, an alphabetical list of volunteers for each item. {{FHL|1993525|film|disp=On 11 Family History Library films beginning with 1993525}}.

'''Draft Registrations'''  

[[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information.  

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 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.