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The [[Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library|Daughters of the American Revolution]] has published the grave locations of Revolutionary War soldiers in the following source:  
The [[Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library|Daughters of the American Revolution]] has published the grave locations of Revolutionary War soldiers in the following source:  


*''DAR Annual Report to the Smithsonian Institution, 1900–1974''. These lists have been continued in the DAR Magazine. (FHL book 973 B2dar) beginning with the [[Graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers in DAR Magazine|October 1969 issue]]. The lists give name, birth date, death date, burial place, rank, and state and regiment of service if known. There are more than 58,500 identified graves.
*''DAR Annual Report to the Smithsonian Institution, 1900–1974''. These lists have been continued in the DAR Magazine. (FS Library book 973 B2dar) beginning with the [[Graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers in DAR Magazine|October 1969 issue]]. The lists give name, birth date, death date, burial place, rank, and state and regiment of service if known. There are more than 58,500 identified graves.


*[[Graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers in DAR Magazine]] Family Search Wiki Coverage Table
*[[Graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers in DAR Magazine]] Family Search Wiki Coverage Table
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The lists published in the DAR Magazine between 1974 and 1982 were reprinted as the following:  
The lists published in the DAR Magazine between 1974 and 1982 were reprinted as the following:  


*''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/397361 Located Graves of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution]''. Washington, D.C.: National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 1977–1982. (FHL book 973 V3l.) Includes the name of the soldier, birth and death dates, where he was buried, and dates of service.
*''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/397361 Located Graves of Soldiers and Patriots of the American Revolution]''. Washington, D.C.: National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, 1977–1982. (FS Library book 973 V3l.) Includes the name of the soldier, birth and death dates, where he was buried, and dates of service.


The following source indexes the DAR Annual Reports to the Smithsonian Institution for 1900 and 1915 through 1986:  
The following source indexes the DAR Annual Reports to the Smithsonian Institution for 1900 and 1915 through 1986:  


*Hatcher, Patricia Law. ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/541538 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots]''. Four Volumes. Dallas, Texas: Pioneer Heritage Press, 1987–88. (FHL book 973 V38h.) Alphabetical entries listing the name, cemetery, place the cemetery is located, and reporting year.  Online at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4110/ Ancestry] ($).
*Hatcher, Patricia Law. ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/541538 Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots]''. Four Volumes. Dallas, Texas: Pioneer Heritage Press, 1987–88. (FS Library book 973 V38h.) Alphabetical entries listing the name, cemetery, place the cemetery is located, and reporting year.  Online at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4110/ Ancestry] ($).


A card file of located graves is maintained at the DAR Library in the Office of the Historian General. A similar card file abstracting burial and service information from the DAR reports is in the [[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University and]] at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library]. It is called:  
A card file of located graves is maintained at the DAR Library in the Office of the Historian General. A similar card file abstracting burial and service information from the DAR reports is in the [[Brigham Young University Harold B. Lee Library|Harold B. Lee Library at Brigham Young University and]] at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library]. It is called:  
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*Brakebill, Clovis H., editor and compiler. ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/608959 Revolutionary War Graves Register]''. Louisville, Kentucky: Wolfe City, Texas: National Society Sons of the American Revolution; Henington Publishing, 1993. (FHL 973 V3br.) Includes the name, birth and death year, cemetery, place where cemetery is located, rank, and state of service. This book is also available at some libraries on compact disc.
*Brakebill, Clovis H., editor and compiler. ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/608959 Revolutionary War Graves Register]''. Louisville, Kentucky: Wolfe City, Texas: National Society Sons of the American Revolution; Henington Publishing, 1993. (FHL 973 V3br.) Includes the name, birth and death year, cemetery, place where cemetery is located, rank, and state of service. This book is also available at some libraries on compact disc.
*Peterson, Clarence Stewart. ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/284870 Known Military Dead during the American Revolutionary War, 1775–1783].''1959''.'' Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1967. (FHL book 973 M23pb; fiche 6051243.) Lists soldiers and sailors who were killed or died during the war, giving name, rank, unit, and death date.
*Peterson, Clarence Stewart. ''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/284870 Known Military Dead during the American Revolutionary War, 1775–1783].''1959''.'' Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1967. (FS Library book 973 M23pb; fiche 6051243.) Lists soldiers and sailors who were killed or died during the war, giving name, rank, unit, and death date.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/492244 compiled by the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution , Grave locations of Revolutionary soldiers and sailors of Maine and Massachusetts]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/492244 compiled by the Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution , Grave locations of Revolutionary soldiers and sailors of Maine and Massachusetts]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/149081 Revolutionary soldiers buried in upper and lower burial grounds Germantown, Pennsylvania]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/149081 Revolutionary soldiers buried in upper and lower burial grounds Germantown, Pennsylvania]