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For [[Portal:Missouri|Missouri]] the following sources are also very helpful. Most are available at: | For [[Portal:Missouri|Missouri]] the following sources are also very helpful. Most are available at: | ||
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A special 1890 census of Union veterans is at the National Archives and on FHL films 338186-93. A published index to this census is available. | A special 1890 census of Union veterans is at the National Archives and on FHL films 338186-93. A published index to this census is available. | ||
The Missouri State Archives includes in their collection a group of papers called the [http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/provost/ Provost Marshal Papers]. | The Missouri State Archives includes in their collection a group of papers called the [http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/provost/ Provost Marshal Papers]. These are records from the Union Army War Department. Many of the records pertain to Confederate citizens and sympathizers. These records span 1861-1866 and an index to the Missouri portion of the records is available online. Copies of the records can be obtained by contacting the Missouri State Archives. | ||
=== Spanish-American War (1898) === | === Spanish-American War (1898) === | ||
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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 registration cards for Missouri see: | 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 registration cards for Missouri see: | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''Missouri, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. (On FHL films beginning with 1683089—.) | *United States. Selective Service System. ''Missouri, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. (On FHL films beginning with 1683089—.) | ||
To find an individual's draft card, it helps to know his name and residence at the time of registration. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically by surname within each draft board. | To find an individual's draft card, it helps to know his name and residence at the time of registration. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically by surname within each draft board. | ||
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Most counties had only one board; large cities had several. A map showing the boundaries of individual draft boards is available for most large cities. Finding an ancestor's street address in a city directory will help you in using the draft board map. There is an alphabetical list of cities that are on the map. For a copy of this map see: | Most counties had only one board; large cities had several. A map showing the boundaries of individual draft boards is available for most large cities. Finding an ancestor's street address in a city directory will help you in using the draft board map. There is an alphabetical list of cities that are on the map. For a copy of this map see: | ||
''United States. Selective Service System. List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, DC: National Archives. (FHL film 1498803.) | *''United States. Selective Service System. List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, DC: National Archives. (FHL film 1498803.) | ||
=== Additional Records === | === Additional Records === | ||
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http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mo/county/stlouis/spanisham/1898.htm | http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mo/county/stlouis/spanisham/1898.htm | ||
http://www.genealogybranches.com/worldwaronedraftcards.html | http://www.genealogybranches.com/worldwaronedraftcards.html | ||
[[Category:Missouri]] | [[Category:Missouri]] | ||