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For a military history of New Hampshire, see: | For a military history of New Hampshire, see: | ||
Potter, Chandler Eastman. ''The Military History of the State of New Hampshire''. Concord, N.H.: McFarland & Jenks, 1866. (Family History Library film | Potter, Chandler Eastman. ''The Military History of the State of New Hampshire''. Concord, N.H.: McFarland & Jenks, 1866. (Family History Library film {{FHL|144308|title-id|disp=1033664}}; fiche 6046858.) This history comprises events from the first settlements in New Hampshire to the rebellion in 1861. It includes biographical notices of many of the officers and explanatory notes. | ||
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=== Colonial Military Records (1600s–1775) === | === Colonial Military Records (1600s–1775) === | ||
''New Hampshire Provincial and State Papers'', 40 vols. (See "[[New Hampshire Court Records]] for the full citation. Family History Library | ''New Hampshire Provincial and State Papers'', 40 vols. (See "[[New Hampshire Court Records]] for the full citation. Family History Library {{FHL|974.2 N2nhp|disp=book 974.2 N2nhp}}, vols. 5, 6, 14, 16.) French and Indian War records (1754–1763) can be found in volume {{FHL|346353|title-id|disp=5, film 1033735; volume 6, film 1033736; volume 14, film 983564; volume 16, film 983565}}. These volumes each have a name index. | ||
''Indian and French Wars and Revolutionary Papers''. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (Family History Library | ''Indian and French Wars and Revolutionary Papers''. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (Family History Library {{FHL|7252|title-id|disp=films 983571–72}}.) These papers comprise four volumes of records and papers. The index to the papers is in volume one, and the papers are found in volumes 1–4. | ||
=== Revolutionary War (1775–1783) === | === Revolutionary War (1775–1783) === | ||
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Patriots. Service and pension records and indexes for patriots are available on film at the National Archives and the Family History Library. See the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article for these sources. Sources including information specifically about New Hampshire soldiers are: | Patriots. Service and pension records and indexes for patriots are available on film at the National Archives and the Family History Library. See the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article for these sources. Sources including information specifically about New Hampshire soldiers are: | ||
United States. War Department. ''Revolutionary War Rolls 1775–1783''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0246. Washington D.C.: National Archives, 1957. (On 138 Family History Library films beginning with | United States. War Department. ''Revolutionary War Rolls 1775–1783''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0246. Washington D.C.: National Archives, 1957. (On 138 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL|274550|title-id|disp=830280}}.) These films contain the jackets (compilation of records) for each soldier. The index for all years is on film {{FHL|274550|title-id|disp=830280}}. The films listing the jacket numbers of the records are arranged by state. New Hampshire records are found on {{FHL|274550|title-id|disp=films 830322–33.}} | ||
''New Hampshire Provincial and State Papers'', 40 vols. (See [[New Hampshire Court Records]] for the full citation. Family History Library | ''New Hampshire Provincial and State Papers'', 40 vols. (See [[New Hampshire Court Records]] for the full citation. Family History Library {{FHL|974.2 N2nhp|disp=book 974.2 N2nhp vols.14–17 and 30}}.) Rolls and documents relating to soldiers in the Revolutionary War are found in volumes 14–17 and 30. Volumes {{FHL|346353|title-id|disp=14 and l5 are on film 983564}}; volume {{FHL|346353|title-id|disp=16, film 983565}}; volume {{FHL|346353|title-id|disp=17, film 983566}}; volume {{FHL|346353|title-id|disp=30, film 983567}}. Volumes 14 through 17 deal with miscellaneous records for 1775 through 1782. Volume 30 pertains specifically to New Hampshire records. They are all fully indexed. An index to volumes 14–17 is: | ||
New Hampshire Historical Society. ''Card Index to Revolutionary and Other Military War Rolls Listed in the New Hampshire State Papers'', vols.14–17. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (Family History Library films | New Hampshire Historical Society. ''Card Index to Revolutionary and Other Military War Rolls Listed in the New Hampshire State Papers'', vols.14–17. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (Family History Library films{{FHL|312778|title-id|disp=1001450– 53.)}} These are films of the original records at the New Hampshire Historical Society in Concord, New Hampshire. The cards are arranged alphabetically by the first letter of the surname. | ||
Draper, Mrs. Amos G. ''New Hampshire Pension Records, 1776–1850''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. ( | Draper, Mrs. Amos G. ''New Hampshire Pension Records, 1776–1850''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. ({{FHL|2977|title-id|disp=On 25 Family History Library films beginning with 879672}}.) These are films of the originals records at the DAR Library in Washington, D.C. The names are alphabetically arranged through volume 99. Volume 100 is an alphabetical listing of miscellaneous names that were missed in the original listing. | ||
''Revolutionary Pensioners Records of New Hampshire: With a Brief Abstract Showing Names of their Wives and Residence''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1951. (Family History Library films | ''Revolutionary Pensioners Records of New Hampshire: With a Brief Abstract Showing Names of their Wives and Residence''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1951. (Family History Library films {{FHL|224501|title-id|disp=15469–94}}.) These pensions are arranged alphabetically by surname. | ||
Additional resources for the Revolutionary War are found in the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article. | Additional resources for the Revolutionary War are found in the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article. | ||
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Loyalists. Loyalists were those colonists who were loyal to Britain during the American Revolution. Their lives were no different from the patriots. They were farmers, traders, merchants, lawyers, and clergymen who were content under the British rule and saw no reason for change. The loyalists were persecuted by the patriots because of their loyalty, and they were driven from their homes. The records that were kept of their lives and their escape to Canada provide good genealogical information on the families of the loyalists. Following the war, the loyalists filed claims for return of their land. These records are held in the National Archives in Ottawa, Canada, and in London, England. Many of these records have been filmed by the Public Records Office in London, and most are available on microfilm at the Family History Library: | Loyalists. Loyalists were those colonists who were loyal to Britain during the American Revolution. Their lives were no different from the patriots. They were farmers, traders, merchants, lawyers, and clergymen who were content under the British rule and saw no reason for change. The loyalists were persecuted by the patriots because of their loyalty, and they were driven from their homes. The records that were kept of their lives and their escape to Canada provide good genealogical information on the families of the loyalists. Following the war, the loyalists filed claims for return of their land. These records are held in the National Archives in Ottawa, Canada, and in London, England. Many of these records have been filmed by the Public Records Office in London, and most are available on microfilm at the Family History Library: | ||
''American Loyalist Claims, AO 12''. London, England: Public Records Office, 1972. ( | ''American Loyalist Claims, AO 12''. London, England: Public Records Office, 1972. ({{FHL|16752|title-id|disp=On 32 Family History Library films beginning with 1401498}}.) These films are series one, volumes1–112, and have been indexed by the name of the claimants. They contain original handwritten claims submitted to the British government by citizens in America for losses sustained during the American Revolution as they remained loyal to the Crown. | ||
''American Loyalist Claims, 1730–1835''. London, England: Public Record Office, 1960–1962. (Series 13) ( | ''American Loyalist Claims, 1730–1835''. London, England: Public Record Office, 1960–1962. (Series 13) ({{FHL|192412|title-id|disp=On 189 Family History Library films beginning with 944044}}.) These records consist of bundles of memorials, certificates, accounts, and vouchers of loyalist claims as presented to the commission established to inquire about the claims. | ||
Bunnell, Paul J. ''The New Loyalist Index''. Bowie, Maryland., Heritage Books, 1989. (Family History Library book | Bunnell, Paul J. ''The New Loyalist Index''. Bowie, Maryland., Heritage Books, 1989. (Family History Library book {{FHL|973 M2bun|disp=973 M2bun}}.) This index is a comprehensive list of loyalists in the Revolutionary War. Each entry provides name, regiment, and rank along with brief data on residence, birth, marriage, or death. Some have additional information. | ||
For other loyalist records, see the [[Canada Military Records|Canada Military Records]] Wiki article. | For other loyalist records, see the [[Canada Military Records|Canada Military Records]] Wiki article. | ||
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Indexes to the service and pension records are available at the Family History Library. The actual service and pension records are available only at the National Archives. For records of New Hampshire soldiers see: | Indexes to the service and pension records are available at the Family History Library. The actual service and pension records are available only at the National Archives. For records of New Hampshire soldiers see: | ||
United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of New Hampshire''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0549. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1964. (Family History Library | United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of New Hampshire''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0549. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1964. (Family History Library {{FHL|2462|title-id|disp=films 882018–30}}.) | ||
''Civil War Service Record, Card File Index, 1860–1865''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. ( | ''Civil War Service Record, Card File Index, 1860–1865''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. ({{FHL|128986|title-id|disp=On 13 Family History Library films beginning with 1001781}}.) This file includes names of substitute soldiers in addition to the regular roster. | ||
New Hampshire. ''Adjutant General’s Office. Revised Roster of the Soldiers and Sailors of New Hampshire in the War of the Rebellion''. Concord, New Hampshire: Ira C. Evans, 1895. ( | New Hampshire. ''Adjutant General’s Office. Revised Roster of the Soldiers and Sailors of New Hampshire in the War of the Rebellion''. Concord, New Hampshire: Ira C. Evans, 1895. ({{FHL|186990|title-id|disp=Family History Library book 974.2 M23nh; film 1697872}}.) Many entries show the place of birth, age, residence, date and place of death, and other information. | ||
Waite, Otis F.R., ''New Hampshire in the Great Rebellion''. Claremont, New Hampshire: Tracy, Chase, 1870. ( | Waite, Otis F.R., ''New Hampshire in the Great Rebellion''. Claremont, New Hampshire: Tracy, Chase, 1870. ({{FHL|174257|title-id|disp=Family History Library book 974.2 M2w}}.) This source contains regimental histories, biographical sketches, and lists of officers. | ||
Unit Histories. An important inventory for finding Civil War military histories is: | Unit Histories. An important inventory for finding Civil War military histories is: | ||
''A Guide to the Microfiche Edition of Civil War Unit Histories: Regimental Histories and Personal Narratives''. Part 2, The Union-New England. Bethesda, Maryland.: University Publications of America, 1992. ( | ''A Guide to the Microfiche Edition of Civil War Unit Histories: Regimental Histories and Personal Narratives''. Part 2, The Union-New England. Bethesda, Maryland.: University Publications of America, 1992. ({{FHL|544723|title-id|disp=Family History Library book 973 M2cwu pt. 2}}.) New Hampshire units are listed on pages 53–59. The library has the large microfiche collection described in this guide. Use the library catalog to find individual items. This may include correspondence, diaries, memoirs, and regimental histories published before 1920. The guide shows the unit name, counties where it was raised, author, title, publication information, number of pages, and source repository. This guide includes an author index and a major engagements index. | ||
Internet sites with information about New Hampshire in the Civil War include: | Internet sites with information about New Hampshire in the Civil War include: | ||
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World War I draft registration cards for men age 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. For New Hampshire’s cards see: | World War I draft registration cards for men age 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. For New Hampshire’s cards see: | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987– 1988. ( | United States. Selective Service System. ''World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987– 1988. ({{FHL|1711715|film|disp=On 17 Family History Library films beginning with 1711715}}.) The cards are alphabetical for each county or registration district. The records include the date of birth and may mention the name of a close relative. | ||
When searching for a person’s registration card, it helps to know his name and residence at the time of registration. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically by surname within each draft board. Most counties had only one board, large cities had more. Finding an ancestor’s street address in a city directory will help you determine the board number if he lived in a large city. | When searching for a person’s registration card, it helps to know his name and residence at the time of registration. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically by surname within each draft board. Most counties had only one board, large cities had more. Finding an ancestor’s street address in a city directory will help you determine the board number if he lived in a large city. | ||
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A microfilm copy of Form A records only is: | A microfilm copy of Form A records only is: | ||
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. ( | 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. ({{FHL|1993525|film|disp=On 11 Family History Library 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 New Hampshire recruits are listed on almost every film. There is, however, an alphabetical list of volunteers for each item. | ||
More military records and sources can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Locality Search under: | More military records and sources can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Locality Search under: | ||