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Valuable records of those who served in the military in New Spain from 1786 to 1800 are at the General Archives in Simancas, Spain, and on microfilm at the Family History Library ({{FHL|238979|title-id|disp=FHL films 1156334-42}}, for an index see {{FHL|26258|title-id|disp=FHL book 946 M23e}}). You will also find military information in the Spanish Archives of New Mexico and the Mexican Archives of New Mexico (see [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico Genealogy]]). | Valuable records of those who served in the military in New Spain from 1786 to 1800 are at the General Archives in Simancas, Spain, and on microfilm at the Family History Library ({{FHL|238979|title-id|disp=FHL films 1156334-42}}, for an index see {{FHL|26258|title-id|disp=FHL book 946 M23e}}). You will also find military information in the Spanish Archives of New Mexico and the Mexican Archives of New Mexico (see [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico Genealogy]]). | ||
The Simancas Archives is a | The Simancas Archives is a disapointment for researching the military records for Colonial New Mexico. They only cover a short period of time and offer maybe up to 20 service records. The Spanish Archives of New Mexico (aka SANM, series II) have over 435 military enlistments. These records are also available at the Family History Library ({{FHL|188041|title-id|disp=FHL film 581463 (first of 18)}}). Other records available at the Family History Library include: | ||
*Christmas, Henrietta Martinez. ''Military Records of Colonial New Mexico Notas y 'Revistas (Notes & Musters)''. Albuquerque, New Mexico: Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico, 2008. {{FHL|1537638|title-id|disp=FHL book 978.9 M2c}}. | *Christmas, Henrietta Martinez. ''Military Records of Colonial New Mexico Notas y 'Revistas (Notes & Musters)''. Albuquerque, New Mexico: Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico, 2008. {{FHL|1537638|title-id|disp=FHL book 978.9 M2c}}. | ||
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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> | ||
*''Mexican War Index to Pension Files, 1887–1926''. (NARA T317). {{=FHL films 0537000–13}} Alphabetically arranged and includes the veteran’s name, rank, and unit; names of dependents; date of filing and application; certificate numbers; act filed under; and state from which application was made. Also available at:<br> | *''Mexican War Index to Pension Files, 1887–1926''. (NARA T317). {{=FHL films 0537000–13|FHL films 0537000-13=https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/172771?availability=Family%20History%20Library}} Alphabetically arranged and includes the veteran’s name, rank, and unit; names of dependents; date of filing and application; certificate numbers; act filed under; and state from which application was made. Also available at:<br> | ||
:*{{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} (FamilySearch) Free digital copy. ([[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Learn more.]])<br> | :*{{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} (FamilySearch) Free digital copy. ([[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Learn more.]])<br> | ||