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*United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0263. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1958. (Family History Library film 880848.) This gives each soldier’s name, his rank, and the unit in which he served. | *United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0263. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1958. (Family History Library film 880848.) This gives each soldier’s name, his rank, and the unit in which he served. | ||
For microfilms of the actual compiled service records indexed by the source above see: | For microfilms of the actual compiled service records indexed by the source above see: | ||
*United States. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0276. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1959. (Family History Library films 1276611–20.) The records are arranged alphabetically. | *United States. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0276. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1959. (Family History Library films 1276611–20.) The records are arranged alphabetically. | ||
Pension records for Union veterans are available at the National Archives. For an index see: | Pension records for Union veterans are available at the National Archives. For an index see: | ||
*United States. Veteran’s Administration. ''General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, T0288. Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration Publications Service, 1953. (Family History Library films beginning with 540757–1300.) | *United States. Veteran’s Administration. ''General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, T0288. Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration Publications Service, 1953. (Family History Library films beginning with 540757–1300.) | ||
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*United States. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0311. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1961–1962. (Family History Library films 880330–837.) For the index, see the source above. These films include muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, hospital records, and Union prison registers. The records are arranged by unit, then alphabetically. | *United States. Record and Pension Office. ''Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Alabama''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0311. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1961–1962. (Family History Library films 880330–837.) For the index, see the source above. These films include muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, hospital records, and Union prison registers. The records are arranged by unit, then alphabetically. | ||
For pension records see: | For pension records see: | ||
*Alabama Pension Commission (Alabama). ''Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880–1930s''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. (On 276 Family History Library films beginning with 1502476.) The soldiers’ or sailors’ applications are in alphabetical order and contain: name, rank, company, regiment, date and place wounded, post office address, occupation, taxable property, affidavits of witnesses, a schedule of property (number of acres), and a list of personal property (items and value). | *Alabama Pension Commission (Alabama). ''Confederate Pension Applications, ca. 1880–1930s''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. (On 276 Family History Library films beginning with 1502476.) The soldiers’ or sailors’ applications are in alphabetical order and contain: name, rank, company, regiment, date and place wounded, post office address, occupation, taxable property, affidavits of witnesses, a schedule of property (number of acres), and a list of personal property (items and value). | ||
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After 23 September 1919, a more detailed form called for the soldier’s exact age; how long he had lived in the state; when he had married; names, ages, and occupations of living children; and where the veteran was last registered to vote. | After 23 September 1919, a more detailed form called for the soldier’s exact age; how long he had lived in the state; when he had married; names, ages, and occupations of living children; and where the veteran was last registered to vote. | ||
A veteran’s widow who applied for a pension after 1914 used a reclassification form that asked for her exact birth date. Beginning in 1920, the pension applications contain more information such as the widow’s name, post office, number on pension roll, with whom she was living, where and when she was born (month, day, year), the name of her father, his address, and when and where he died. She also had to give the name of her husband, when he moved to Alabama, when he enlisted, a list of his property and yearly income, and when and where they married. She also had to state whether she was living with the veteran, divorced, or widowed. If applicable she provided information about when and where he died or if he lived in another state. | A veteran’s widow who applied for a pension after 1914 used a reclassification form that asked for her exact birth date. Beginning in 1920, the pension applications contain more information such as the widow’s name, post office, number on pension roll, with whom she was living, where and when she was born (month, day, year), the name of her father, his address, and when and where he died. She also had to give the name of her husband, when he moved to Alabama, when he enlisted, a list of his property and yearly income, and when and where they married. She also had to state whether she was living with the veteran, divorced, or widowed. If applicable she provided information about when and where he died or if he lived in another state. | ||
In 1907, 1921, and 1927, the state prepared lists of Confederate veteran pensioners. Additional Confederate pension records are: | In 1907, 1921, and 1927, the state prepared lists of Confederate veteran pensioners. Additional Confederate pension records are: | ||
*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Administrators of Confederate Soldiers, 1862–1864''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (Family History Library film 1653243 item 2.) These claims were filed by family members after the death of their husband or son during the war. The claims were usually filed six months to one year after the death of the soldier. The claims are at the National Archives. | *Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Administrators of Confederate Soldiers, 1862–1864''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (Family History Library film 1653243 item 2.) These claims were filed by family members after the death of their husband or son during the war. The claims were usually filed six months to one year after the death of the soldier. The claims are at the National Archives. | ||
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*United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons ("Amnesty Papers").'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1003. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1976. (Family History Library films 1578739–50 for Alabama.) Film 1578739 has a name index. These handwritten applications from 1865 to 1867 contain names of persons applying for pardon, the county of residence, date of application, a list of property owned and its value, and often their age and occupation. Sometimes the applications include their state of birth and whether they were married ( spouse’s name not given). A few African-Americans in Alabama took this loyalty oath. The Alabama pardon applications are in alphabetical order. | *United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Case Files of Applications from Former Confederates for Presidential Pardons ("Amnesty Papers").'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1003. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1976. (Family History Library films 1578739–50 for Alabama.) Film 1578739 has a name index. These handwritten applications from 1865 to 1867 contain names of persons applying for pardon, the county of residence, date of application, a list of property owned and its value, and often their age and occupation. Sometimes the applications include their state of birth and whether they were married ( spouse’s name not given). A few African-Americans in Alabama took this loyalty oath. The Alabama pardon applications are in alphabetical order. | ||
Some of these records have been published and are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- MILITARY RECORDS | Some of these records have been published and are listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- MILITARY RECORDS | ||
==== Histories of Alabama Military Units ==== | ==== Histories of Alabama Military Units ==== | ||
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*''A Guide to the Microfiche Edition of Civil War Unit Histories: Regimental Histories and Personal Narratives.'' Part 1, Confederate States of America and Border States. Bethesda, Maryland: University Publications of America, 1992. (Family History Library book 973 M2cwu pt. 1.) Alabama units are listed on pages 15–19. 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. | *''A Guide to the Microfiche Edition of Civil War Unit Histories: Regimental Histories and Personal Narratives.'' Part 1, Confederate States of America and Border States. Bethesda, Maryland: University Publications of America, 1992. (Family History Library book 973 M2cwu pt. 1.) Alabama units are listed on pages 15–19. 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. | ||
Brief histories of Confederate units can be found in: | Brief histories of Confederate units can be found in: | ||
*Brewer, Willis. ''Alabama: Her History, Resources, War Record, and Public Men from 1540 to 1872''. Civil War Unit Histories; Alabama: 5–12. Montgomery, Alabama: Barrett & Brown, 1872. (Family History Library book 976.1 H2b; film 934818 item 3.) This book provides the county the captain is from for most regiments. | *Brewer, Willis. ''Alabama: Her History, Resources, War Record, and Public Men from 1540 to 1872''. Civil War Unit Histories; Alabama: 5–12. Montgomery, Alabama: Barrett & Brown, 1872. (Family History Library book 976.1 H2b; film 934818 item 3.) This book provides the county the captain is from for most regiments. | ||
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*Sifakis, Stewart. ''Compendium of the Confederate Armies.'' Ten Volumes. New York, New York: Facts of File, 1992–1995. (Family History Library book 975 M2ss.) Volume one has information on Alabama units. | *Sifakis, Stewart. ''Compendium of the Confederate Armies.'' Ten Volumes. New York, New York: Facts of File, 1992–1995. (Family History Library book 975 M2ss.) Volume one has information on Alabama units. | ||
== Spanish-American War (1898–1899) == | == Spanish-American War (1898–1899) == | ||
*Alabama. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Muster Rolls of Alabama Volunteers in the Spanish-American War of 1898''. 1899. Reprint, Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1989. (Family History Library film 1404249.) This lists soldiers in the three Alabama Regiments. The lists are alphabetical by company and give mustered-in date (city and state), mustered-out date, rank, and names of those who died. | *Alabama. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Muster Rolls of Alabama Volunteers in the Spanish-American War of 1898''. 1899. Reprint, Washington, D.C.: Library of Congress, 1989. (Family History Library film 1404249.) This lists soldiers in the three Alabama Regiments. The lists are alphabetical by company and give mustered-in date (city and state), mustered-out date, rank, and names of those who died. | ||
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Knowing an individual’s name and residence at the time of registration will help you find his draft card. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically within each draft board. | Knowing an individual’s name and residence at the time of registration will help you find his draft card. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically within each draft board. | ||
Most counties had only one board. The city of Birmingham had six. Find the ancestor’s street address in a Birmingham 1917 or 1918 city directory, then see the map of Birmingham, which shows the draft board registration district boundaries: | Most counties had only one board. The city of Birmingham had six. Find the ancestor’s street address in a Birmingham 1917 or 1918 city directory, then see the map of Birmingham, which shows the draft board registration district boundaries: | ||
*United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989. (Family History Library film 1498803.) Birmingham is the third map on the film. | *United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1989. (Family History Library film 1498803.) Birmingham is the third map on the film. | ||
There are also Alabama World War I service records, prepared after the war: | There are also Alabama World War I service records, prepared after the war: | ||
*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''World War I Service Records, 1918–1919''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (On 33 Family History Library films beginning with 1644084.) These records are arranged alphabetically and usually contain the person’s name, race, residence, place of birth (city and state), age or date of birth, enlistment or induction date, service and rank information, wounds, date of service overseas, discharge date, disability, and remarks. | *Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''World War I Service Records, 1918–1919''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (On 33 Family History Library films beginning with 1644084.) These records are arranged alphabetically and usually contain the person’s name, race, residence, place of birth (city and state), age or date of birth, enlistment or induction date, service and rank information, wounds, date of service overseas, discharge date, disability, and remarks. | ||
For a published roster of soldiers who died in the war see: | For a published roster of soldiers who died in the war see: | ||
* Haulsee, W. M. ''Soldiers of the Great War''. Three Volumes. Washington, D.C.: Soldiers Record Pub. Association, 1920. (Family History Library book 973 M23s; fiche 6051244.) Alabama soldiers are listed in volume one, pages 71–95. This section gives the soldier’s name, residence, rank, and cause of death, and includes pictures. | * Haulsee, W. M. ''Soldiers of the Great War''. Three Volumes. Washington, D.C.: Soldiers Record Pub. Association, 1920. (Family History Library book 973 M23s; fiche 6051244.) Alabama soldiers are listed in volume one, pages 71–95. This section gives the soldier’s name, residence, rank, and cause of death, and includes pictures. | ||
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ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- MILITARY RECORDS | ALABAMA, [COUNTY]- MILITARY RECORDS | ||
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== References == | |||
''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/Rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=Alabama.ASP Alabama Research Outline].'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Intellectual Reserve, Inc., Family History Department, 1988, 2001. | |||
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