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Forts dotted Ohio as settlers, Native Americans and Europeans each struggled for their place on Ohio’s lands. These log forts played an instrumental part of Ohio’s early development and each has it’s own unique tale to tell.  

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Although Ohio did not exist as a state during the time of the Revolutionary War, a man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in Ohio later may have been granted Ohio land for his service for another state or for the Continental Army.  

*''Ohio Roster Commission, Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 - 1866''. Cincinnati, Wilstach, Baldwin, 1886-1895. This multi-volumed set gives a short history of each regiment as well as rosters of the field and staff and those who served in each company, along with rank, age, date of entering service, period of service, and remarks[http://tinyurl.com/a7adqpo . Volume 1, Regiments 1st-22nd, sharpshooters, Calvary and Artillery],&nbsp;&nbsp;[http://archive.org/stream/ohiowarroster04howerich#page/n7/mode/2up Volume 4,&nbsp; 37th-53rd Regiments, Infantry,] Volume 8, 110th-140th Regiments, Infantry<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, [[Ohio in the War of 1812|Ohio in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for Ohio.<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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By 1890, about 40 percent of the Civil War veterans were members of the [http://www.suvcw.org/gar.htm Grand Army of the Republic (GAR).] The descriptive books of each GAR post usually indicate each member's name, age, rank, birthplace, residence, occupation, and enlistment and discharge information. Records of GAR posts and of other veteran organizations may be found in various libraries and archives throughout Ohio.  

*Ohio Department of the [http://www.ohiosuv.com/page2.htm Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Graves Registration] website. Ohio Grave Registrations Top 50,000  

*Ohio Roster Commission. ''Official roster of the soldiers of the state of Ohio in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1866.'' (Akron [Ohio]&nbsp;: Werner Co., 1886-1895), {{FHL|75066|item|disp=FHL book 977.1 M2 digital}}

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.  

*Ohio Adjutant General's Office. ''The Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the World War, 1917-1918''. 22 Volumes. (Columbus, Ohio: F.J. Heer Printing, 1926-29.) {{FHL|321816|item|disp=FHL films 195413-35.}}

'''Registration Records'''  

[[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.  

*Ohio. Adjutant General's Office. ''Roster of Soldiers of the Ohio National Guard, 1874-1917''. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1959.) {{FHL|327213|item|disp=FHL films 195453–66.}}

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