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Lists of soldiers who served in Georgia military units include:  
Lists of soldiers who served in Georgia military units include:  


*Georgia Secretary of State. ''Georgia Military Records, 1779-1842''. Nine Volumes. [N.p.], 1940. {{FHL|195879|item|disp=FS Library films 007031-35}} Includes muster and pay lists.  
*Georgia Secretary of State. ''Georgia Military Records, 1779-1842''. Nine Volumes. [N.p.], 1940. {{FSC|195879|item|disp=FS Library films 007031-35}} Includes muster and pay lists.  
*Georgia Adjutant Generals Office. ''Military Records, 1782-1899''. Six Volumes. [N.p.], 1957? {{FHL|145130|item|disp=FS Library films 159015-17}}<br>Includes payrolls, muster rolls, and lists of commissioned officers.  
*Georgia Adjutant Generals Office. ''Military Records, 1782-1899''. Six Volumes. [N.p.], 1957? {{FSC|145130|item|disp=FS Library films 159015-17}}<br>Includes payrolls, muster rolls, and lists of commissioned officers.  
*Clark, Murtie June. ''Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1983. {{WorldCat|9882941|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|55944|item|disp=FS Library book 975 M29c}}  
*Clark, Murtie June. ''Colonial Soldiers of the South, 1732-1774''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1983. {{WorldCat|9882941|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|55944|item|disp=FS Library book 975 M29c}}  
*Georgia Executive Department. ''Military Commissions in the State Militia, 1798-1860.'' {{FHL|198871|item|disp=FS Library films 158997-014}}  
*Georgia Executive Department. ''Military Commissions in the State Militia, 1798-1860.'' {{FSC|198871|item|disp=FS Library films 158997-014}}  
*"Register of the Georgia Society Colonial Dames of America" published 1904 ([http://books.google.com/books?id=LwVUAAAAYAAJ Google Books]) - lists women who are members of the society and a description of the ancestors service.
*"Register of the Georgia Society Colonial Dames of America" published 1904 ([http://books.google.com/books?id=LwVUAAAAYAAJ Google Books]) - lists women who are members of the society and a description of the ancestors service.


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There are several published volumes of service records, bounty land certificates, and muster rolls. These include:  
There are several published volumes of service records, bounty land certificates, and muster rolls. These include:  


*Davis, Robert S., Jr. ''Georgia Citizens and Soldiers of the American Revolution.'' Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1979. {{WorldCat|5808627|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|39442|item|disp=FS Library book 975.8 H2dr}} This is listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under GEORGIA - HISTORY.  
*Davis, Robert S., Jr. ''Georgia Citizens and Soldiers of the American Revolution.'' Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1979. {{WorldCat|5808627|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|39442|item|disp=FS Library book 975.8 H2dr}} This is listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under GEORGIA - HISTORY.  
*Hemperley, Marion R. ''Military Certificates of Georgia, 1776-1800''. Atlanta, Georgia: State Printing Office, 1983. {{WorldCat|10505099|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|186052|item|disp=FS Library book 975.8 M2hm}}  
*Hemperley, Marion R. ''Military Certificates of Georgia, 1776-1800''. Atlanta, Georgia: State Printing Office, 1983. {{WorldCat|10505099|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|186052|item|disp=FS Library book 975.8 M2hm}}  
*''Revolutionary Soldier's Receipts for Georgia Bounty Grants''. Atlanta, Georgia: Foote and Davies Company, 1928. {{FHL|309513|item|disp=FS Library film 163524}}.)
*''Revolutionary Soldier's Receipts for Georgia Bounty Grants''. Atlanta, Georgia: Foote and Davies Company, 1928. {{FSC|309513|item|disp=FS Library film 163524}}.)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/719688 United States Treasury Department. Final Revolutionary War pension payment vouchers, Georgia]  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/719688 United States Treasury Department. Final Revolutionary War pension payment vouchers, Georgia]  


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Helpful but undocumented lists are:  
Helpful but undocumented lists are:  


*Knight, Lucian Lamar. ''Georgia's Roster of the Revolution''. 1920. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1967. {{WorldCat|1697529|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|165982|item|disp=FS Library film 547588; fiche 6050221; book 975.8 M23k.}}  
*Knight, Lucian Lamar. ''Georgia's Roster of the Revolution''. 1920. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1967. {{WorldCat|1697529|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|165982|item|disp=FS Library film 547588; fiche 6050221; book 975.8 M23k.}}  
*McCall, Ettie Tidwell H. ''Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia''. Three Volumes. 1941. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1968. {{WorldCat|706|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|975.8 M23m|disp=FS Library book 975.8 M23m}}.)
*McCall, Ettie Tidwell H. ''Roster of Revolutionary Soldiers in Georgia''. Three Volumes. 1941. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1968. {{WorldCat|706|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|975.8 M23m|disp=FS Library book 975.8 M23m}}.)


== War of 1812 (1812-1815)  ==
== War of 1812 (1812-1815)  ==
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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>  


*''Mexican War Index to Pension Files, 1887–1926''. (NARA T317). {{FHL|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.
*''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|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection.]]<br>
*{{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} 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&nbsp;: A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C.&nbsp;: Brentano’s, 1887. {{FHL|1854496|item|disp=FS Library book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive].<br>
*Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans&nbsp;: A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C.&nbsp;: Brentano’s, 1887. {{FSC|1854496|item|disp=FS Library book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive].<br>


Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]]. <br>  
Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]]. <br>  
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A card index of Indian War soldiers is:  
A card index of Indian War soldiers is:  


*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Indian War Service, 1812–1814''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. {{FHL|632744|item|disp=FS Library film 1462786}} item 3.}} This includes alphabetically arranged, typed cards for the Indian wars of 1813–1814 and the War of 1812. The films include each soldier’s name, age, residence, rank, and date enrolled and the date and amount of his pension payments (usually for the years of 1833–1834). Includes records of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina soldiers, as well as Indian names.
*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Indian War Service, 1812–1814''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. {{FSC|632744|item|disp=FS Library film 1462786}} item 3.}} This includes alphabetically arranged, typed cards for the Indian wars of 1813–1814 and the War of 1812. The films include each soldier’s name, age, residence, rank, and date enrolled and the date and amount of his pension payments (usually for the years of 1833–1834). Includes records of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina soldiers, as well as Indian names.


'''Cherokee Disturbance and Removal (1836-1839)'''  
'''Cherokee Disturbance and Removal (1836-1839)'''  


*"Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers who Served During the Cherokee Disturbances and Removal in Organizations From the State of Georgia" (NARA M907). {{WorldCat|17977578|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|95617|item|disp=FS Library film 1205402.}} The Cherokees were removed to the Indian Territory in what is now Oklahoma. The compiled military service records have not been microfilmed.
*"Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers who Served During the Cherokee Disturbances and Removal in Organizations From the State of Georgia" (NARA M907). {{WorldCat|17977578|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|95617|item|disp=FS Library film 1205402.}} The Cherokees were removed to the Indian Territory in what is now Oklahoma. The compiled military service records have not been microfilmed.


:The above collection is also available online:  
:The above collection is also available online:  
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*{{RecordSearch|1919583|United States, Index to Service Records, War with Spain, 1898}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Index to Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers in the War with Spain - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection.]]
*{{RecordSearch|1919583|United States, Index to Service Records, War with Spain, 1898}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Index to Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers in the War with Spain - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection.]]


*Carlton J. Thaxton, et. al., ''A Roster of Spanish American Soldiers from Georgia'' (Americus, Georgia: Thaxton Company, 1984; {{WorldCat|11375849|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|387|item|disp=FS Library book 975.8 M2th}}
*Carlton J. Thaxton, et. al., ''A Roster of Spanish American Soldiers from Georgia'' (Americus, Georgia: Thaxton Company, 1984; {{WorldCat|11375849|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|387|item|disp=FS Library book 975.8 M2th}}


Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]].  
Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American 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. ''Georgia, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987-1988. {{FHL|746973|item|disp=FS Library film 1556940 (first film)}}. Also available at:<br>
*United States. Selective Service System. ''Georgia, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987-1988. {{FSC|746973|item|disp=FS Library film 1556940 (first film)}}. Also available at:<br>


*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; See [[United States World War I Draft Records|WWI Draft Records]] for more information.  
*{{RecordSearch|1968530|United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} at FamilySearch; index and images — [[United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; See [[United States World War I Draft Records|WWI Draft Records]] for more information.  
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:GEORGIA, [COUNTY] - MILITARY RECORDS.
:GEORGIA, [COUNTY] - MILITARY RECORDS.


*Photographs and service records of men who served in World War I are in Bert E. Boss, ''The Georgia State Memorial Book'' (N.p.: 1921; Family History Library microfilm {{FHL|196277|title-id|disp=175271}}).
*Photographs and service records of men who served in World War I are in Bert E. Boss, ''The Georgia State Memorial Book'' (N.p.: 1921; Family History Library microfilm {{FSC|196277|title-id|disp=175271}}).


*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/476958-final-report-of-woman-s-committee-council-of-national-defense-georgia-division-april-1917-july-1919?offset=1 Final Report of Women's Committee Council of National Defense Georgia Division April 1917- July 1919.] Atlanta, GA.: Index Publishing Company, n.d.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/476958-final-report-of-woman-s-committee-council-of-national-defense-georgia-division-april-1917-july-1919?offset=1 Final Report of Women's Committee Council of National Defense Georgia Division April 1917- July 1919.] Atlanta, GA.: Index Publishing Company, n.d.
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