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Beginning US Mexican War Research: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 11:15, 17 October 2024
, 17 October 2024→Step 1. Identify an ancestor who may have served in the Mexican War
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:- '''Death: '''Did your ancestor die between April 1846 and February 1848? Did he die in Mexico or a Southern state or western state different than where his family was living? Most of the soldiers enlisted in a volunteer military unit where from a southern or western state. Others may have joined the Regular Army or navy. | :- '''Death: '''Did your ancestor die between April 1846 and February 1848? Did he die in Mexico or a Southern state or western state different than where his family was living? Most of the soldiers enlisted in a volunteer military unit where from a southern or western state. Others may have joined the Regular Army or navy. | ||
:- '''Family Members:''' Check with other members of your family to see if they have and records of records of Mexican War service. | :- '''Family Members:''' Check with other members of your family to see if they have and records of records of information of Mexican War service. | ||
=== Step 2. Identify the county and state where your ancestor lived between 1845-1848 === | === Step 2. Identify the county and state where your ancestor lived between 1845-1848 === | ||