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'''[[United States Genealogy|United States]]''' | '''[[United States Genealogy|United States]]''' | ||
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== What Is in the Collection? == | == What Is in the Collection? == | ||
This collection includes National Archive film indexes to compiled military service records for volunteer soldiers who served during the Indian Wars and Disturbances from 1815-1858. It includes individual states indexes for Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, and Tennessee for the Cherokee Removal, Creek War, Florida War, Patriot War, and the War of 1837-1838. These indexes are part of RG 94 Records of the Adjutant General's Office. | This collection includes National Archive film indexes to compiled military service records for volunteer soldiers who served during the Indian Wars and Disturbances from 1815-1858. It includes individual states indexes for Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, and Tennessee for the Cherokee Removal, Creek War, Florida War, Patriot War, and the War of 1837-1838. These indexes are part of RG 94 Records of the Adjutant General's Office. | ||
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=== Image Visibility === | === Image Visibility === | ||
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== Collection Content == | == Collection Content == | ||
=== Sample Image === | === Sample Image === | ||
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Image:United States, Indexes to Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During Indian Wars and Disturbances (12-0423) Index card DGS 7498964_106.jpg|Index Card | Image:United States, Indexes to Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During Indian Wars and Disturbances (12-0423) Index card DGS 7498964_106.jpg|Index Card | ||
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== What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | == What Can This Collection Tell Me? == | ||
These records may contain the following information: | These records may contain the following information: | ||
*Soldier’s name | *Soldier’s name | ||
*Soldier’s rank and unit | *Soldier’s rank and unit | ||
*Name of the war or disturbance | *Name of the war or disturbance | ||
== How Do I Search the Collection? == | == How Do I Search the Collection? == | ||
To begin your search you will need to know: | To begin your search you will need to know: | ||
*The name of the soldier. | *The name of the soldier. | ||
*The unit of service. | *The unit of service. | ||
*The rank of the soldier. | *The rank of the soldier. | ||
=== View the Images === | === View the Images === | ||
View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2120733|Browse Page|access=browse}}''': | View images in this collection by visiting the '''{{RecordSearch|2120733|Browse Page|access=browse}}''': | ||
# Select '''War or Disturbance''' | # Select '''War or Disturbance''' | ||
# Select '''State name or surname range (NARA publication number)''' to view the images. | # Select '''State name or surname range (NARA publication number)''' to view the images. | ||
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | ||
== What Do I Do Next? == | == What Do I Do Next? == | ||
When you have located your ancestor’s service record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. | When you have located your ancestor’s service record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. | ||
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | === I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Add any new information to your records | |||
*Use the information in the index to obtain a copy of the soldier's full military record from the National Archives. | *Use the information in the index to obtain a copy of the soldier's full military record from the National Archives. | ||
*Use the soldier's name and location of the military unit to find the soldier’s family in census, church, and land records. | *Use the soldier's name and location of the military unit to find the soldier’s family in census, church, and land records. | ||
*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have served in the same unit or a nearby unit. | *Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have served in the same unit or a nearby unit. | ||
=== I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | === I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now? === | ||
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names. | ||
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*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties. | *Search the indexes and records of nearby counties. | ||
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | *Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor. | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]]. | The following articles will help you in your research for your family in [[United States Genealogy|the United States]]. | ||
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* [[United States Record Finder]] | * [[United States Record Finder]] | ||
* [[United States Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | * [[United States Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]] | ||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. | Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. | ||
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[[pt:Estados Unidos, Índices de Registros de Serviço de Soldados Voluntários que Serviram Durante Guerras e Perturbações Indígenas (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | [[pt:Estados Unidos, Índices de Registros de Serviço de Soldados Voluntários que Serviram Durante Guerras e Perturbações Indígenas (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)]] | ||
[[Category:American Indian Wars, 1609-1924]] | [[Category:American Indian Wars, 1609-1924]] | ||
[[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | [[Category:NARA_Military_Records]] | ||