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Military records identify millions of individuals who served in the military or who were eligible for service. Evidence that an ancestor actually served may be found in family traditions, census records, naturalization records, biographies, cemetery records, and records of veterans’ organizations. In addition to his record of military service, military records can give birth, marriage, and death dates, names of spouse and children, and localities of residence. | Military records identify millions of individuals who served in the military or who were eligible for service. Evidence that an ancestor actually served may be found in family traditions, census records, naturalization records, biographies, cemetery records, and records of veterans’ organizations. In addition to his record of military service, military records can give birth, marriage, and death dates, names of spouse and children, and localities of residence. | ||
Early military records are generally known as militia records, and many of these can be found in the individual town records. These include muster rolls and payrolls and may list the battles fought. There is a comprehensive listing of federal military records available in the National Archives and other federal archives. For information on these records, consult the United States | Early military records are generally known as militia records, and many of these can be found in the individual town records. These include muster rolls and payrolls and may list the battles fought. There is a comprehensive listing of federal military records available in the National Archives and other federal archives. For information on these records, consult the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article. | ||
For a military history of New Hampshire, see: | For a military history of New Hampshire, see: | ||
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Potter, Chandler Eastman. ''The Military History of the State of New Hampshire''. Concord, N.H.: McFarland & Jenks, 1866. (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=144308&disp=The+military+history+of+the+state+of+New%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1033664]; fiche 6046858.) This history comprises events from the first settlements in New Hampshire to the rebellion in 1861. It includes biographical notices of many of the officers and explanatory notes. | Potter, Chandler Eastman. ''The Military History of the State of New Hampshire''. Concord, N.H.: McFarland & Jenks, 1866. (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=144308&disp=The+military+history+of+the+state+of+New%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1033664]; fiche 6046858.) This history comprises events from the first settlements in New Hampshire to the rebellion in 1861. It includes biographical notices of many of the officers and explanatory notes. | ||
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=== Colonial Military Records (1600s–1775) === | === Colonial Military Records (1600s–1775) === | ||
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''New Hampshire Provincial and State Papers'', 40 vols. (See "[[New Hampshire Court Records|Court Records]]" in this outline for the full citation. Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.2+N2nhp book 974.2 N2nhp], vols. 5, 6, 14, 16.) French and Indian War records (1754–1763) can be found in volume [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=346353&disp=%5BNew+Hampshire+provincial+and+state+pa++ 5, film 1033735; volume 6, film 1033736; volume 14, film 983564; volume 16, film 983565]. These volumes each have a name index. | ''New Hampshire Provincial and State Papers'', 40 vols. (See "[[New Hampshire Court Records|Court Records]]" in this outline for the full citation. Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.2+N2nhp book 974.2 N2nhp], vols. 5, 6, 14, 16.) French and Indian War records (1754–1763) can be found in volume [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=346353&disp=%5BNew+Hampshire+provincial+and+state+pa++ 5, film 1033735; volume 6, film 1033736; volume 14, film 983564; volume 16, film 983565]. These volumes each have a name index. | ||
''Indian and French Wars and Revolutionary Papers''. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=7252&disp=Indian+and+French+wars+and+revolutionary%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 983571–72].) These papers comprise four volumes of records and papers. The index to the papers is in volume one, and the papers are found in volumes 1–4. | ''Indian and French Wars and Revolutionary Papers''. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=7252&disp=Indian+and+French+wars+and+revolutionary%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 983571–72].) These papers comprise four volumes of records and papers. The index to the papers is in volume one, and the papers are found in volumes 1–4. | ||
=== Revolutionary War (1775–1783) === | === Revolutionary War (1775–1783) === | ||
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If a person supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were loyalists or Tories. | If a person supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were loyalists or Tories. | ||
Patriots. Service and pension records and indexes for patriots are available on film at the National Archives and the Family History Library. See the | Patriots. Service and pension records and indexes for patriots are available on film at the National Archives and the Family History Library. See the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article for these sources. Sources including information specifically about New Hampshire soldiers are: | ||
United States. War Department. ''Revolutionary War Rolls 1775–1783''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0246. Washington D.C.: National Archives, 1957. (On 138 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=274550&disp=Revolutionary+War+rolls+1775%2D1783%20%20&columns=*,0,0 830280].) These films contain the jackets (compilation of records) for each soldier. The index for all years is on film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=274550&disp=Revolutionary+War+rolls+1775%2D1783%20%20&columns=*,0,0 830280]. The films listing the jacket numbers of the records are arranged by state. New Hampshire records are found on [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=274550&disp=Revolutionary+War+rolls+1775-1783++ films 830322–33.] | United States. War Department. ''Revolutionary War Rolls 1775–1783''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0246. Washington D.C.: National Archives, 1957. (On 138 Family History Library films beginning with [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=274550&disp=Revolutionary+War+rolls+1775%2D1783%20%20&columns=*,0,0 830280].) These films contain the jackets (compilation of records) for each soldier. The index for all years is on film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=274550&disp=Revolutionary+War+rolls+1775%2D1783%20%20&columns=*,0,0 830280]. The films listing the jacket numbers of the records are arranged by state. New Hampshire records are found on [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=274550&disp=Revolutionary+War+rolls+1775-1783++ films 830322–33.] | ||
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''Revolutionary Pensioners Records of New Hampshire: With a Brief Abstract Showing Names of their Wives and Residence''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1951. (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=224501&disp=Revolutionary+pensioners+records+of+New+++ 15469–94].) These pensions are arranged alphabetically by surname. | ''Revolutionary Pensioners Records of New Hampshire: With a Brief Abstract Showing Names of their Wives and Residence''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1951. (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=224501&disp=Revolutionary+pensioners+records+of+New+++ 15469–94].) These pensions are arranged alphabetically by surname. | ||
Additional resources for the Revolutionary War are found in the | Additional resources for the Revolutionary War are found in the [[United States Military Records |United States Military Records]] Wiki article. | ||
Loyalists. Loyalists were those colonists who were loyal to Britain during the American Revolution. Their lives were no different from the patriots. They were farmers, traders, merchants, lawyers, and clergymen who were content under the British rule and saw no reason for change. The loyalists were persecuted by the patriots because of their loyalty, and they were driven from their homes. The records that were kept of their lives and their escape to Canada provide good genealogical information on the families of the loyalists. Following the war, the loyalists filed claims for return of their land. These records are held in the National Archives in Ottawa, Canada, and in London, England. Many of these records have been filmed by the Public Records Office in London, and most are available on microfilm at the Family History Library: | Loyalists. Loyalists were those colonists who were loyal to Britain during the American Revolution. Their lives were no different from the patriots. They were farmers, traders, merchants, lawyers, and clergymen who were content under the British rule and saw no reason for change. The loyalists were persecuted by the patriots because of their loyalty, and they were driven from their homes. The records that were kept of their lives and their escape to Canada provide good genealogical information on the families of the loyalists. Following the war, the loyalists filed claims for return of their land. These records are held in the National Archives in Ottawa, Canada, and in London, England. Many of these records have been filmed by the Public Records Office in London, and most are available on microfilm at the Family History Library: | ||
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Bunnell, Paul J. ''The New Loyalist Index''. Bowie, Maryland., Heritage Books, 1989. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+M2bun 973 M2bun].) This index is a comprehensive list of loyalists in the Revolutionary War. Each entry provides name, regiment, and rank along with brief data on residence, birth, marriage, or death. Some have additional information. | Bunnell, Paul J. ''The New Loyalist Index''. Bowie, Maryland., Heritage Books, 1989. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+M2bun 973 M2bun].) This index is a comprehensive list of loyalists in the Revolutionary War. Each entry provides name, regiment, and rank along with brief data on residence, birth, marriage, or death. Some have additional information. | ||
For other loyalist records, see the | For other loyalist records, see the [[Canada Military Records|Canada Military Records]] Wiki article. | ||
You may also use the Family History Library Catalog Subject Search under: | You may also use the Family History Library Catalog Subject Search under: | ||
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AMERICAN LOYALISTS | AMERICAN LOYALISTS | ||
UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS | UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS | ||
=== War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | ||
The Family History Library has indexes to the federal service and pension files for the War of 1812. See the | The Family History Library has indexes to the federal service and pension files for the War of 1812. See the [[United States Military Records |United States Military Records]] Wiki article for details and sources. | ||
=== Civil War (1861–1865) === | === Civil War (1861–1865) === | ||
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New Hampshire Veteran’s Home<br>P.O. Box 229<br>Tilton, NH 03276<br>Telephone: 603-286-4412 | New Hampshire Veteran’s Home<br>P.O. Box 229<br>Tilton, NH 03276<br>Telephone: 603-286-4412 | ||
'''Civil War Pension Index Cards''' - A free Internet index to pension applications of veterans who served in the US Army between 1861-1917 is available on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1471019 FamilySearch Record Search]. Each card gives the soldier’s name, application and certificate numbers, state of enlistment, and might include rank and death information. Other wars, of that time period, may be included. | '''Civil War Pension Index Cards''' - A free Internet index to pension applications of veterans who served in the US Army between 1861-1917 is available on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1471019 FamilySearch Record Search]. Each card gives the soldier’s name, application and certificate numbers, state of enlistment, and might include rank and death information. Other wars, of that time period, may be included. | ||
=== World War I (1917–1918) === | === World War I (1917–1918) === | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
[[New Hampshire|New Hampshire]]. Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1998, 2001. | |||
:NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into this Wiki site and is being updated here, as time permits. | |||
[[Category:New_Hampshire|Military]] | [[Category:New_Hampshire|Military]] | ||