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== Collection Time Period == | == Collection Time Period == | ||
This collection covers the years from 1861 through 1866. | This collection covers the years from 1861 through 1866. | ||
== Record Description == | == Record Description == | ||
The collection was digitized from 300 rolls of microfilm and is arranged alphabetically by the first two or three letters of the surname. It consists of correspondence, provost court papers, lists of transportation permits, claims for compensation for property used or destroyed by military forces, affidavits, oaths of loyalty and other lists. Although the records were kept by the Union Army, they primarily deal with information about confederate citizens and union citizens who were suspected of supporting the confederate cause.<br> | The collection was digitized from 300 rolls of microfilm and is arranged alphabetically by the first two or three letters of the surname. It consists of correspondence, provost court papers, lists of transportation permits, claims for compensation for property used or destroyed by military forces, affidavits, oaths of loyalty and other lists. Although the records were kept by the Union Army, they primarily deal with information about confederate citizens and union citizens who were suspected of supporting the confederate cause.<br> | ||
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=== Record Content === | === Record Content === | ||
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=== <br>Why This Record Was Created === | === <br>Why This Record Was Created === | ||
*Provost marshals kept records of their activities as the military police | *Provost marshals kept records of their activities as the military police | ||
*Provost courts were established to try civilians who violated military orders as well as military personnel suspected of committing civil crimes | *Provost courts were established to try civilians who violated military orders as well as military personnel suspected of committing civil crimes | ||
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== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
How to find civil war records at the [http://www.archives.gov/research/civil-war/index.html National Archives]<br> | How to find civil war records at the [http://www.archives.gov/research/civil-war/index.html National Archives]<br> | ||
[http://www.civilwarhome.com/ProvostMarshal.htm The Provost Marshal and the Citizen]<br> | [http://www.civilwarhome.com/ProvostMarshal.htm The Provost Marshal and the Citizen]<br> | ||
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== Sources of This Collection == | == Sources of This Collection == | ||
<!--bibdescbegin-->United States, Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians 1861-1866, database, FamilySearch Record Search (http://familysearch.org); citing United States. War Department, “Union provost marshal's file of papers relating to individual civilians” FHL microfilm, 300 rolls. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah<!--bibdescend--> | <!--bibdescbegin-->United States, Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians 1861-1866, database, FamilySearch Record Search (http://familysearch.org); citing United States. War Department, “Union provost marshal's file of papers relating to individual civilians” FHL microfilm, 300 rolls. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah<!--bibdescend--> | ||
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Style Guide[edit | edit source]
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Collection Time Period[edit | edit source]
This collection covers the years from 1861 through 1866.
Record Description[edit | edit source]
The collection was digitized from 300 rolls of microfilm and is arranged alphabetically by the first two or three letters of the surname. It consists of correspondence, provost court papers, lists of transportation permits, claims for compensation for property used or destroyed by military forces, affidavits, oaths of loyalty and other lists. Although the records were kept by the Union Army, they primarily deal with information about confederate citizens and union citizens who were suspected of supporting the confederate cause.
Record Content[edit | edit source]
- Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 1 DGS 4599818 687.jpg
- Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 2 DGS 4599818 870.jpg
- Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 3 DGS 4599818 874.jpg
- Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 4 DGS 4599818 880.jpg
- Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 5 DGS 4599818 885.jpg
- Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 6 DGS 4599818 890.jpg
The records contain a variety of genealogical facts which vary by the individual record. Those most often found in the collection are listed below:
- Name of the civilian
- County and/or state of civilian’s residence
- Why the civilian was brought into question
- Residence
- Occupation
How to Use the Record[edit | edit source]
Provost marshal records can be used to place an individual in a specific location at a specific time. They can show how individual citizens were involved in the Civil War. They may also indicate the profession of the civilian, as well as other biographical information.
When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. These records may give initials rather than full names so you should use caution in determining if the record is for your ancestor. If you are unable to find the ancestors you are looking for, check for variant spellings of the surnames.
When you have located a document about your ancestor, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors. Add this new information to your records of each family. For example use the residence or locality listed to find the family in census, church and land records.
Record History[edit | edit source]
The provost marshals were the military police of the Union army. They dealt with a wide range of individuals including those who were suspected of disloyalty or of giving aid to the enemy, who violated military orders, were prisoners, were authorized to travel in or to enter the Confederate states, and others. During the war each division, brigade, and corps of the Union Army had a provost marshal.
Why This Record Was Created[edit | edit source]
- Provost marshals kept records of their activities as the military police
- Provost courts were established to try civilians who violated military orders as well as military personnel suspected of committing civil crimes
Record Reliability[edit | edit source]
These records are usually reliable.
Related Websites[edit | edit source]
How to find civil war records at the National Archives
The Provost Marshal and the Citizen
Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]
United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865
Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections[edit | edit source]
When you copy information from a record, you should also list where you found the information. This will help you or others to find the record again. It is also good to keep track of records where you did not find information, including the names of the people you looked for in the records.
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the Wiki Article: How to Cite FamilySearch Collections.
Examples of Source Citations for a Record in This Collection[edit | edit source]
Please add sample citations to this article following the format guidelines in the wiki article listed above.
Examples of citations:
- United States. Bureau of the Census. 12th census, 1900, digital images, From FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org: September 29, 2006), Arizona Territory, Maricopa, Township 1, East Gila, Salt River Base and Meridian; sheet 9B, line 71
- Mexico, Distrito Federal, Catholic Church Records, 1886-1933, digital images, from FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org: April 22, 2010), Baptism of Adolfo Fernandez Jimenez, 1 Feb. 1910, San Pedro Apóstol, Cuahimalpa, Distrito Federal, Mexico, film number 0227023
How Has This Article Helped You?[edit | edit source]
Style Guide[edit | edit source]
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Sources of This Collection[edit | edit source]
United States, Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians 1861-1866, database, FamilySearch Record Search (http://familysearch.org); citing United States. War Department, “Union provost marshal's file of papers relating to individual civilians” FHL microfilm, 300 rolls. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah