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A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in Massachusetts is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the rebellion, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the rebellion were Loyalists or Tories. | A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in Massachusetts is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the rebellion, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the rebellion were Loyalists or Tories. | ||
For detailed records of the Revolutionary War, see: | For detailed records of the [[Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783|Revolutionary War]], see: | ||
''Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War''. 17 Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: Wright and Potter Printing, 1896-1908. (FHL book 974.4 M23m; films 238343-59; fiche 6046890.) Lists soldier's name, commander's name, county of enlistment, service dates, unit, age, and stature. | ''Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War''. 17 Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: Wright and Potter Printing, 1896-1908. (FHL book 974.4 M23m; films 238343-59; fiche 6046890.) Lists soldier's name, commander's name, county of enlistment, service dates, unit, age, and stature. | ||
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=== War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | ||
The following are good sources for those who fought in the War of 1812: | The following are good sources for those who fought in the [[War of 1812, 1812 to 1815|War of 1812]]: | ||
White, Virgil D., transcriber. ''Index to War of 1812 Pension Files''. Waynesboro, Tennessee, National Historical Publishing Company, 1992. (FHL book 973 m22i 1992, Two Volumes..) Transcribed from the National Archives microfilms. | White, Virgil D., transcriber. ''Index to War of 1812 Pension Files''. Waynesboro, Tennessee, National Historical Publishing Company, 1992. (FHL book 973 m22i 1992, Two Volumes..) Transcribed from the National Archives microfilms. | ||
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'''World War I (1917–1918)''' | '''World War I (1917–1918)''' | ||
World War I draft registration cards for men age 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. For Massachusetts cards see: | [[World War I United States Military Records, 1917 to 1918|World War I]] draft registration cards for men age 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. For Massachusetts cards see: | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''Massachusetts, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 162 FHL films, beginning with film 1684875.) | United States. Selective Service System. ''Massachusetts, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 162 FHL films, beginning with film 1684875.) | ||