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United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''General Index to Compiled Military Service Records of Revolutionary Ward Soldiers''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1942. (FHL films 882841–98.) | United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''General Index to Compiled Military Service Records of Revolutionary Ward Soldiers''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1942. (FHL films 882841–98.) | ||
The service records and pension files for Revolutionary War patriots are available at the Family History Library. For more information, see [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records Research Outline]]. You can also use NATF Form 80 to obtain copies of some records from the National Archives for a fee. | The service records and pension files for Revolutionary War patriots are available at the Family History Library. For more information, see [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records Research Outline]]. You can also use NATF Form 80 to obtain copies of some records from the National Archives for a fee. Copies of records are also available online at http://www.archives.gov/. | ||
=== State Service and Pension Records === | === State Service and Pension Records === | ||
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=== War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | ||
Many land and naval conflicts occurred along the New York-Canadian border during the War of 1812. The state archives has copies of payrolls and payroll card files. The National Archives at http://www.archives.gov/ | Many land and naval conflicts occurred along the New York-Canadian border during the War of 1812. The state archives has copies of payrolls and payroll card files. The National Archives at http://www.archives.gov/ has the service and pension records and muster rolls. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of indexes to service and pension records. They are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under: | ||
UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS | UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS | ||
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=== Mexican War (1846–1848) === | === Mexican War (1846–1848) === | ||
Only two New York regiments participated in the Mexican War: the First and Seventh Regiments of New York Volunteers. The Family History Library has indexes to service and pension records found at the National Archives. They are listed in the Family History Library | Only two New York regiments participated in the Mexican War: the First and Seventh Regiments of New York Volunteers. The Family History Library has indexes to service and pension records found at the National Archives. They are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS and are described in the United States Research Outline. | ||
=== Civil War (1861–1865) === | === Civil War (1861–1865) === | ||
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A helpful index to New York Civil War soldiers is ''United States, Adjutant General's Office, Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers''. New York, New York. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1964; FHL films 882057–213;). Gives regiment, company, and rank. This information can help locate pension records. | A helpful index to New York Civil War soldiers is ''United States, Adjutant General's Office, Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers''. New York, New York. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1964; FHL films 882057–213;). Gives regiment, company, and rank. This information can help locate pension records. | ||
The Family History Library has indexes to federal service and pension records of Union Army soldiers. They are listed in the Family History Library | The Family History Library has indexes to federal service and pension records of Union Army soldiers. They are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS. The federal service and pension records themselves have not been filmed and are available only at the National Archives at http://www.archives.gov/. They are described in more detail in the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline]. | ||
During the 1870s and 1880s, New York began making abstracts of various War Department records. These are available only at the state archives and include: | During the 1870s and 1880s, New York began making abstracts of various War Department records. These are available only at the state archives and include: | ||
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''Abstracts of Muster Rolls for Men Who Served in the United States Navy During the Civil War, 1861–1865.'' 96 Volumes. These are arranged by U.S. Regular officers, volunteer officers, and enlisted men. | ''Abstracts of Muster Rolls for Men Who Served in the United States Navy During the Civil War, 1861–1865.'' 96 Volumes. These are arranged by U.S. Regular officers, volunteer officers, and enlisted men. | ||
Many published histories of the individual regiments with unit rosters exist, and some are on microfilm at the Family History Library. Military sketches of regimental officers and organizations are available in Frederick Phisterer, compiler, ''New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865'', Third Edition, six volumes. (Albany, New York: Lyon, 1912; FHL book 974.7 M2p, except Volumes 3 and 4 which the library does not have; films 1486494–96). Volume one (pp. 72–77) has a listing of the units raised in particular counties. A similar listing arranged by county and town is C. E. Dornbusch, compiler, ''The Communities of New York and the Civil War: The Recruiting Areas of the New York Civil War Regiments ''(New York, New York: The New York Public Library, 1962; FHL book 974.7 A1 no. 308). | Many published histories of the individual regiments with unit rosters exist, and some are on microfilm at the Family History Library. Military sketches of regimental officers and organizations are available in Frederick Phisterer, compiler, ''New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865'', Third Edition, six volumes. (Albany, New York: Lyon, 1912; FHL book 974.7 M2p, except Volumes 3 and 4 which the library does not have; films 1486494–96). Volume one (pp. 72–77) has a listing of the units raised in particular counties. A similar listing arranged by county and town is C. E. Dornbusch, compiler, ''The Communities of New York and the Civil War: The Recruiting Areas of the New York Civil War Regiments''(New York, New York: The New York Public Library, 1962; FHL book 974.7 A1 no. 308). | ||
Compilations at the state archives include: | Compilations at the state archives include: | ||
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''Deaths of Officers and Enlisted Men, Which Have Occurred While in the Military or Naval Services, 1865''. One Volume. | ''Deaths of Officers and Enlisted Men, Which Have Occurred While in the Military or Naval Services, 1865''. One Volume. | ||
New York took a state census in 1865. This census contains detailed information on Civil War soldiers, both living and deceased. The census is available on film at the Family History Library. It is listed in the Family History Library | New York took a state census in 1865. This census contains detailed information on Civil War soldiers, both living and deceased. The census is available on film at the Family History Library. It is listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under NEW YORK, [COUNTY] - CENSUS. Additionally, a federal census of Union Civil War veterans was taken in 1890 (FHL films 338204–16; index in book 974.7 X22dv 1890). | ||
For records of national old soldier homes, including the homes in Bath and Oxford, New York, see: | For records of national old soldier homes, including the homes in Bath and Oxford, New York, see: | ||
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The New York State Archives has 40 volumes of ''Abstracts of Muster Rolls for National Guard Units Mustered into Federal Service''. For a published roster of soldiers see New York State Adjutant General, New York in the Spanish-American War, 1898, Three Volumes. (Albany, New York: James B. Lyon, 1900; FHL book 974.7 M2nys; fiche 6051368). Lists age, when and where enlisted, unit, and where mustered out. This was reprinted and indexed as Richard H. Saldaña, editor, ''Index to the New York Spanish-American War Veterans'', 1898, Two volumes. (Bountiful, Utah: A.I.S.I. Publishers, 1987; FHL book 974.7 M2nys 1987). | The New York State Archives has 40 volumes of ''Abstracts of Muster Rolls for National Guard Units Mustered into Federal Service''. For a published roster of soldiers see New York State Adjutant General, New York in the Spanish-American War, 1898, Three Volumes. (Albany, New York: James B. Lyon, 1900; FHL book 974.7 M2nys; fiche 6051368). Lists age, when and where enlisted, unit, and where mustered out. This was reprinted and indexed as Richard H. Saldaña, editor, ''Index to the New York Spanish-American War Veterans'', 1898, Two volumes. (Bountiful, Utah: A.I.S.I. Publishers, 1987; FHL book 974.7 M2nys 1987). | ||
The Family History Library has microfilm copies of service and pension indexes found at the National Archives. They are listed in the Family History Library | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of service and pension indexes found at the National Archives. They are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS. | ||
=== World War I (1917–1918) === | === World War I (1917–1918) === | ||
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=== World War II (1941–1945) === | === World War II (1941–1945) === | ||
The [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline] describes where to write for service files for those who served in the two world wars. | The [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline] describes where to write for service files for those who served in the two world wars. Information on World War II service records can also be accessed online at: | ||
[http://www.archives.gov/research/ http://www.archives.gov/research/ ] | [http://www.archives.gov/research/ http://www.archives.gov/research/] | ||
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html | http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html | ||
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The New York State Archives has ''Abstracts of Service Records for New York National Guard and Naval Militia Units and annual Muster Rolls of New York National Guard Units, 1876–1941''. The National Guard muster rolls contain no information other than name, rank, and whether present or absent at muster. The records are not indexed and the State Archives will not search them unless the unit number and the year are provided. | The New York State Archives has ''Abstracts of Service Records for New York National Guard and Naval Militia Units and annual Muster Rolls of New York National Guard Units, 1876–1941''. The National Guard muster rolls contain no information other than name, rank, and whether present or absent at muster. The records are not indexed and the State Archives will not search them unless the unit number and the year are provided. | ||
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