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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> |
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| *''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. Also available at:<br> | | *''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. Also available at:<br> |
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| *'''1887-1926''' {{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Mexican War Pension Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | | *'''1887-1926''' {{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Mexican War Pension Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images |
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| *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. {{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 : 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}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive].<br> |
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| Although Minnesota did not exist as a state during the time of the Mexican War, men who served in that war were eligible for military bounty land in Minnesota. (See [[Minnesota Land and Property|Minnesota Land and Property]].) | | Although Minnesota did not exist as a state during the time of the Mexican War, men who served in that war were eligible for military bounty land in Minnesota. (See [[Minnesota Land and Property|Minnesota Land and Property]].) |
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| Records of troops in federal service who took part in the Dakota Conflict are included with Civil War records. Names of those who served with local militia units are included as an appendix to Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861–1865, volume 1, described above. Names of more than 200 white settlers and many Indians who died in the Dakota Conflict are included in: | | Records of troops in federal service who took part in the Dakota Conflict are included with Civil War records. Names of those who served with local militia units are included as an appendix to Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861–1865, volume 1, described above. Names of more than 200 white settlers and many Indians who died in the Dakota Conflict are included in: |
| *Satterlee, Marion P. ''A Detailed Account of the Massacre by the Dakota Indians in 1862: with Names of all Victims [and a] Complete List of Indians Killed in Battle.''. Minneapolis, Minnesota: M. P. Satterlee, [1923]. (FamilySearch Catalog {{FHL|618689|item|disp=film 1671601 item 7}}.) <br> <br> | | *Satterlee, Marion P. ''A Detailed Account of the Massacre by the Dakota Indians in 1862: with Names of all Victims [and a] Complete List of Indians Killed in Battle.''. Minneapolis, Minnesota: M. P. Satterlee, [1923]. (FamilySearch Catalog {{FSC|618689|item|disp=film 1671601 item 7}}.) <br> <br> |
| *Bakeman, Mary Hawker and Antona M. Richardson. ''Trails of Tears Minnesota's Dakota Indian Exile Begins.'' FS Library book 977.6 H2bm | | *Bakeman, Mary Hawker and Antona M. Richardson. ''Trails of Tears Minnesota's Dakota Indian Exile Begins.'' FS Library book 977.6 H2bm |
| *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1424458 Mary Hawker Bakeman. ''Claims from the Dakota Conflict : supplying the local militia.'' 6 volumes. 6 volumes. Roseville, Minnesota : Park Genealogical Books, c2005-201 FHL 1977.6 M2bmh] | | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1424458 Mary Hawker Bakeman. ''Claims from the Dakota Conflict : supplying the local militia.'' 6 volumes. 6 volumes. Roseville, Minnesota : Park Genealogical Books, c2005-201 FHL 1977.6 M2bmh] |
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| Rosters of those who served are included in: | | Rosters of those who served are included in: |
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| *Holbrook, Franklin F. ''Minnesota in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota War Records Commission, 1923. (Family History Library {{FHL|61966|title-id|disp=film 1654701}}.) Includes brief regimental histories of the Minnesota volunteer units, followed by rosters of Minnesotans who served between 1898 and 1902 in those units and in other branches of service—more than 8,000 names. Information includes name, age, birthplace, residence, regiment, and dates mustered in and out. Includes an index to names in the rosters and a general index. | | *Holbrook, Franklin F. ''Minnesota in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota War Records Commission, 1923. (Family History Library {{FSC|61966|title-id|disp=film 1654701}}.) Includes brief regimental histories of the Minnesota volunteer units, followed by rosters of Minnesotans who served between 1898 and 1902 in those units and in other branches of service—more than 8,000 names. Information includes name, age, birthplace, residence, regiment, and dates mustered in and out. Includes an index to names in the rosters and a general index. |
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| :*A database created from this book is available on Ancestry.com at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4816 Minnesota Volunteers in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection] (Ancestry) ($) | | :*A database created from this book is available on Ancestry.com at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4816 Minnesota Volunteers in the Spanish American War and the Philippine Insurrection] (Ancestry) ($) |
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| Minnesota was one of a few states that provided volunteers during the Philippine Insurrection. Rosters of those who served are included in: | | Minnesota was one of a few states that provided volunteers during the Philippine Insurrection. Rosters of those who served are included in: |
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| *Holbrook, Franklin F. ''Minnesota in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota War Records Commission, 1923. (Family History Library {{FHL|61966|title-id|disp=film 1654701}}.) Includes brief regimental histories of the Minnesota volunteer units, followed by rosters of Minnesotans who served between 1898 and 1902 in those units and in other branches of service—more than 8,000 names. Information includes name, age, birthplace, residence, regiment, and dates mustered in and out. Includes an index to names in the rosters and a general index. | | *Holbrook, Franklin F. ''Minnesota in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota War Records Commission, 1923. (Family History Library {{FSC|61966|title-id|disp=film 1654701}}.) Includes brief regimental histories of the Minnesota volunteer units, followed by rosters of Minnesotans who served between 1898 and 1902 in those units and in other branches of service—more than 8,000 names. Information includes name, age, birthplace, residence, regiment, and dates mustered in and out. Includes an index to names in the rosters and a general index. |
| *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/821233 Antona Hawkins Richardson, ed. ''Minnesota in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection: April 21, 1898-July 4, 1902.'' St. Paul, Minnesota: Paduan Press, 1998. FHL 977.6 M2r] | | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/821233 Antona Hawkins Richardson, ed. ''Minnesota in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection: April 21, 1898-July 4, 1902.'' St. Paul, Minnesota: Paduan Press, 1998. FHL 977.6 M2r] |
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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. ''Minnesota, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 94 Family History Library {{FHL|378717|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1675275}}) Also available at:<br> | | *United States. Selective Service System. ''Minnesota, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 94 Family History Library {{FSC|378717|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1675275}}) Also available at:<br> |
| *'''1917-1918''' {{RecordSearch|1968530|United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | | *'''1917-1918''' {{RecordSearch|1968530|United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images |
| [[United States World War I Draft Records|United States World War I Draft Records]] provides additional information. | | [[United States World War I Draft Records|United States World War I Draft Records]] provides additional information. |
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| *''United States (with Some from Ontario, Canada) Recruits for the Polish Army in France, 1917–1919 A microfilm copy of the Form A records only is:'' | | *''United States (with Some from Ontario, Canada) Recruits for the Polish Army in France, 1917–1919 A microfilm copy of the Form A records only is:'' |
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| ''United States (with Some from Ontario, Canada) Recruits for the Polish Army in France, 1917–1919: States Represented most Frequently are New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Connecticut, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Delaware, Nebraska & Kansas (for Complete Breakdown See Film Inventory). Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1995. (On 11 FHL ''{{FHL|761933|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1993525.}}'') ''The forms are in Polish, but at the beginning of each film is a blank form printed in English. The records are not organized by locality, and Minnesota recruits are represented on almost every film. There is, however, an alphabetical list of volunteers for each item. | | ''United States (with Some from Ontario, Canada) Recruits for the Polish Army in France, 1917–1919: States Represented most Frequently are New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Connecticut, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Delaware, Nebraska & Kansas (for Complete Breakdown See Film Inventory). Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1995. (On 11 FHL ''{{FSC|761933|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1993525.}}'') ''The forms are in Polish, but at the beginning of each film is a blank form printed in English. The records are not organized by locality, and Minnesota recruits are represented on almost every film. There is, however, an alphabetical list of volunteers for each item. |
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| == World War II (1941-1945) == | | == World War II (1941-1945) == |
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| Lists of dead and missing soldiers who served during World War II, arranged alphabetically by county, are in: | | Lists of dead and missing soldiers who served during World War II, arranged alphabetically by county, are in: |
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| *''Minnesota’s World War II Army Dead.'' Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1994. (Family History Library {{FHL|724427|title-id|disp=book 977.6 A1 no.135}}.) It includes 6,462 names and indicates the soldier’s rank and cause of death. | | *''Minnesota’s World War II Army Dead.'' Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1994. (Family History Library {{FSC|724427|title-id|disp=book 977.6 A1 no.135}}.) It includes 6,462 names and indicates the soldier’s rank and cause of death. |
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| [[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information. | | [[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information. |