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'''Public Archives Commission of Delaware. ''Delaware Archives''. Five Volumes. Wilmington, Delaware: [N.p.], 1911-16. FS Library book 975.1 M2d:''' | '''Public Archives Commission of Delaware. ''Delaware Archives''. Five Volumes. Wilmington, Delaware: [N.p.], 1911-16. FS Library book 975.1 M2d:''' | ||
*Volume 1 {{ | *Volume 1 {{FSC|158728|item|disp=FS Library film 928150 item 1}} | ||
*Volume 2 {{ | *Volume 2 {{FSC|158728|item|disp=FS Library film 1033612 item 4}} | ||
*Volumes 3-5 {{ | *Volumes 3-5 {{FSC|158728|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6051215}} | ||
*Volume 5 {{ | *Volume 5 {{FSC|158728|item|disp=FS Library film 599318 item 2}} | ||
This set contains colonial, revolutionary, and some post-revolutionary military records. The contents of the volumes are: | This set contains colonial, revolutionary, and some post-revolutionary military records. The contents of the volumes are: | ||
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A useful publication is: | A useful publication is: | ||
Peden, Henry C. ''Colonial Delaware Soldiers and Sailors 1638-1776''. Westminister, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1995. {{ | Peden, Henry C. ''Colonial Delaware Soldiers and Sailors 1638-1776''. Westminister, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1995. {{FSC|744040|item|disp=FS Library book 975.1 M2p}}. This has an alphabetical list of names of soldiers who served between 29 March 1638 and 4 July 1776. | ||
== Forts == | == Forts == | ||
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A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in Delaware is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were Loyalists or Tories. For patriot records of the Revolutionary War see: | A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in Delaware is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were Loyalists or Tories. For patriot records of the Revolutionary War see: | ||
*White, Virgil D. ''Genealogical Abstracts of the Revolutionary War Pension Files''. Four Volumes. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing, 1990. {{ | *White, Virgil D. ''Genealogical Abstracts of the Revolutionary War Pension Files''. Four Volumes. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing, 1990. {{FSC|476517|item|disp=FS Library book 973 M28g}}. May include name, unit, service and application dates and places, age, birth date, marriage date, residences, and names of relatives. These abstracts are mainly from: | ||
*United States. Veterans Administration. ''Selected Records from Revolutionary War Pension & Bounty-Land-Warrant Application Files.'' Washington, DC: National Archives, 1969. {{ | *United States. Veterans Administration. ''Selected Records from Revolutionary War Pension & Bounty-Land-Warrant Application Files.'' Washington, DC: National Archives, 1969. {{FSC|213057|item|disp=FS Library films 840256-406}}. | ||
*United States. Veterans Administration. ''Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land-Warrant Application Files''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1969. {{ | *United States. Veterans Administration. ''Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land-Warrant Application Files''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1969. {{FSC|306844|item|disp=FS Library films 970001-972670}}. 80,000 complete pension files alphabetical by surname. | ||
*White, Virgil D. ''Index to Revolutionary War Service Records''. Four Volumes. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing, 1995. {{ | *White, Virgil D. ''Index to Revolutionary War Service Records''. Four Volumes. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing, 1995. {{FSC|745712|item|disp=FS Library book 973 M22wv}}. Shows the name, rank, and unit of over 390,000 patriots. Transcripts of: | ||
*United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''General Index to Compiled Military Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1942. {{ | *United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''General Index to Compiled Military Service Records of Revolutionary War Soldiers''. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1942. {{FSC|317653|item|disp=FS Library 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|United States Military Records]]. 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|United States Military Records]]. You can also use NATF Form 80 to obtain copies of some records from the National Archives for a fee. | ||
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The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. Most volunteer regiments were from southern states. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. <br> | The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. Most volunteer regiments were from southern states. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. <br> | ||
*'''1887-1926''' Mexican War Index to Pension Files, 1887–1926. (NARA T317). {{ | *'''1887-1926''' Mexican War Index to Pension Files, 1887–1926. (NARA T317). {{FSC|0537000|item|disp=FS Library films 0537000–13}} Alphabetically arranged and includes the veteran’s name, rank, and unit; names of dependents; date of filing and application; certificate numbers; act filed under; and state from which application was made. {{RecordSearch|1979390|Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection.]]<br> | ||
*Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans : A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C. : Brentano’s, 1887. {{ | *Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans : A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C. : Brentano’s, 1887. {{FSC|1854496|item|disp=FS Library book 973 M2rwh}} also at: [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive].<br> | ||
The Delaware Public Archives and the Delaware Historical Society have records of soldiers who served in this war. | The Delaware Public Archives and the Delaware Historical Society have records of soldiers who served in this war. | ||
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World War I was a global war fought on multiple continents with several nations involved. Over four million men and women served from the United States. | World War I was a global war fought on multiple continents with several nations involved. Over four million men and women served from the United States. | ||
*United States. Selective Service System. ''Delaware World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. {{ | *United States. Selective Service System. ''Delaware World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. {{FSC|746971|item|disp=FS Library film 1570621 (first of 11 films)}}. These cards have been digitized and are searchable online. Also available at:<br> | ||
*'''1917-1919''' {{RecordSearch|2858132|Delaware, World War I Servicemen Records, 1917-1919}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Delaware, World War I Servicemen Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | *'''1917-1919''' {{RecordSearch|2858132|Delaware, World War I Servicemen Records, 1917-1919}} at FamilySearch; index — [[Delaware, World War I Servicemen Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] | ||
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*A series of books entitled "[[United States World War II Biographies#Young_American_Patriots|Young American Patriots]]", published shortly after the war, documented the service of soldiers from different states including Maryland and Delaware. The series of books included photos and a short biography of some of the soldiers from the state. | *A series of books entitled "[[United States World War II Biographies#Young_American_Patriots|Young American Patriots]]", published shortly after the war, documented the service of soldiers from different states including Maryland and Delaware. The series of books included photos and a short biography of some of the soldiers from the state. | ||
*Conner, William H., and Leon DeValinger, Jr. ''Delaware's Role in World War II.'' Two Volumes. Dover, Delaware: Public Archives Commission, 1955. {{ | *Conner, William H., and Leon DeValinger, Jr. ''Delaware's Role in World War II.'' Two Volumes. Dover, Delaware: Public Archives Commission, 1955. {{FSC|217883|item|disp=FS Library book 975.1 M2c}}. This book has brief biographical sketches about persons who died in World War II. | ||
The Delaware Public Archives has a National Guard Card File, and records concerning World War II soldiers. | The Delaware Public Archives has a National Guard Card File, and records concerning World War II soldiers. | ||
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