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'''''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Michigan Genealogy|Michigan]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' Military Records''' {{MI-sidebar}} | |||
Many military records are at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. [[United States Military Records]] provides more information on federal military records and search strategies. The following sources for Michigan are also helpful: <br><br>[[Image:{{FortMackinacPic}}]] | Many military records are at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. [[United States Military Records]] provides more information on federal military records and search strategies. The following sources for Michigan are also helpful: <br><br>[[Image:{{FortMackinacPic}}]] | ||
== General Information == | |||
*''Michigan’s Early Military Forces: A Roster And History Of Troops Activated Prior To The American Civil War'', by Leroy Barnett, 2003. | *''Michigan’s Early Military Forces: A Roster And History Of Troops Activated Prior To The American Civil War'', by Leroy Barnett, 2003. | ||
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*[http://www.envisionthepast.com/michigan-war-military/ Military History][http://www.envisionthepast.com/michigan-war-military/ <br><br>] | *[http://www.envisionthepast.com/michigan-war-military/ Military History][http://www.envisionthepast.com/michigan-war-military/ <br><br>] | ||
== Forts == | |||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Brady Fort Brady ]-- Textual records of this fort, 1869-1919, 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_Brady Fort Brady ]-- Textual records of this fort, 1869-1919, 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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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_installations_in_Michigan Military Institutions] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_military_installations_in_Michigan Military Institutions] | ||
== Revolutionary War (1775 to 1783) == | |||
'''General informtion''':<br> | '''General informtion''':<br> | ||
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48124 The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. IV] (Ancestry) ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48124 The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. IV] (Ancestry) ($) | ||
== 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, [[Michigan Territory in the War of 1812|Michigan in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for Michigan Territory. | 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, [[Michigan Territory in the War of 1812|Michigan in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for Michigan Territory. | ||
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]]''.'' <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]]''.'' <br> | ||
=== General information === | |||
*[http://habitantheritage.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Brief_Bibliography_for_the_War_of_1812.43184644.pdf Brief Bibliography for the War of 1812 in Michigan and Southwest Ontario]<br> | *[http://habitantheritage.org/yahoo_site_admin/assets/docs/Brief_Bibliography_for_the_War_of_1812.43184644.pdf Brief Bibliography for the War of 1812 in Michigan and Southwest Ontario]<br> | ||
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*Invaded on all Sides, by Ralph Naveaux, 2008, Marceline, MO | *Invaded on all Sides, by Ralph Naveaux, 2008, Marceline, MO | ||
== Indian Wars (1780s-1890s) == | |||
'''French and Indian War (7 Years War)'''<br> | '''French and Indian War (7 Years War)'''<br> | ||
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== Toledo War (1835) and Patriot War (1838-1839) == | |||
A few records for the Black Hawk War (1832), Toledo War (1835), and Patriot War (1838–39) are at the Michigan State Archives. | A few records for the Black Hawk War (1832), Toledo War (1835), and Patriot War (1838–39) are at the Michigan State Archives. | ||
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''The Patriot War Along the Michigan-Canadian Border: Raiders and Rebels'', by Shaun J. McLaughlin. | ''The Patriot War Along the Michigan-Canadian Border: Raiders and Rebels'', by Shaun J. McLaughlin. | ||
== Mexican War (1846-1848) == | |||
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> | 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> | ||
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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 to 1865) == | |||
[[Image:{{MICWMonument}}]] See [[Michigan in the Civil War|Michigan in the Civil War]] for information about Michigan Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Michigan regiments involved in the Civil War. <br> | [[Image:{{MICWMonument}}]] See [[Michigan in the Civil War|Michigan in the Civil War]] for information about Michigan Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Michigan regiments involved in the Civil War. <br> | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
=== General information === | |||
*''Civil War Genealogy'', by George K. Schweitzer. | *''Civil War Genealogy'', by George K. Schweitzer. | ||
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*[http://michiganradio.org/post/michigans-civil-war#stream/0 Report<br>]<br> | *[http://michiganradio.org/post/michigans-civil-war#stream/0 Report<br>]<br> | ||
=== Michigan material === | |||
*''Records of Service of Michigan Volunteers (1861 1865)'', 45 Vols. by Adjutant General. | *''Records of Service of Michigan Volunteers (1861 1865)'', 45 Vols. by Adjutant General. | ||
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_in_the_American_Civil_War Wikipedia] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan_in_the_American_Civil_War Wikipedia] | ||
=== For Michigan Native Americans in the Civil War see: === | |||
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543062885930125/ Facebook Website]<br> | *[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1543062885930125/ Facebook Website]<br> | ||
== Spanish-American War (1898) == | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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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]]. | ||
== World War I (1917-1918) == | |||
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. | 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. | ||
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*''World War I Card Index for Michigan''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (Family History Library {{FHL|434638|title-id|disp=films 1001930–66}}.) Often has places of residence and parents' names. Appears to be drafted persons only. | *''World War I Card Index for Michigan''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (Family History Library {{FHL|434638|title-id|disp=films 1001930–66}}.) Often has places of residence and parents' names. Appears to be drafted persons only. | ||
=== Photos === | |||
[https://archive.org/details/soldiersgreatwa00doylgoogv Soldiers Great War] | [https://archive.org/details/soldiersgreatwa00doylgoogv Soldiers Great War] | ||
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== World War II (1941-1945) == | |||
'''Draft Registration''' | '''Draft Registration''' | ||
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[[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) == | |||
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) == | |||
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. | ||
== | == Additional Records == | ||
Many more useful sources are listed in the Family History Library [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Catalog] under: | Many more useful sources are listed in the Family History Library [https://familysearch.org/catalog-search Catalog] under: | ||
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:MICHIGAN - MILITARY HISTORY - [WAR] | :MICHIGAN - MILITARY HISTORY - [WAR] | ||
=== Michigan National Guard === | |||
*[http://minationalguard.com/ The National Guard] | *[http://minationalguard.com/ The National Guard] | ||
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*[https://www.facebook.com/michguard/ Facebook] | *[https://www.facebook.com/michguard/ Facebook] | ||
== Web Sites == | |||
Online Military information from Michigan is located at: | Online Military information from Michigan is located at: | ||