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| FS_URL_02 = [[Missouri Research Tips and Strategies#Missouri Record Finder|Missouri Record Finder]]
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| FS_URL_03 = [[Missouri Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
| FS_URL_04 = [[Step-by-Step Missouri Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]
| FS_URL_04 = [[Step-by-Step Missouri Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]
| FS_URL_05 = [[Missouri Genealogy]]  
| FS_URL_05 = [[Missouri Genealogy]]  
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| Coverage = [[#Coverage Table|Coverage Table]]
| Inventory = [[United States, Missouri, Recruitment Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops - Inventory|Inventory]]
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| RW_URL_01 = [https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war/article.html Black Soldiers in the Civil War. Preserving the Legacy of the United States Colored Troops. NARA Article]
| RW_URL_01 = [https://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/blacks-civil-war/article.html Black Soldiers in the Civil War. Preserving the Legacy of the United States Colored Troops. NARA Article]
| RW_URL_02 = [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?from=fhd&dps_pid=IE744760&from=fhd Missouri Troops in Service During the Civil War]  
| RW_URL_02 = [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?from=fhd&dps_pid=IE744760&from=fhd Missouri Troops in Service During the Civil War]  
| RW_URL_03 = [https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2005/winter/voices.html Voices of Emancipation. Union Pension Files Giving Voice to Former Slaves. NARA Article]   
| RW_URL_03 = [https://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2005/winter/voices.html Voices of Emancipation. Union Pension Files Giving Voice to Former Slaves. NARA Article]   
| RW_URL_04 = [https://slcl.libguides.com/c.php?g=1283149&p=9418492 Julius K Hunter and Friends African American Research Collection St. Louis Public Library.]  
| RW_URL_04 = [https://www.slcl.org/content/julius-k-hunter-and-friends-african-american-research-collection Julius K Hunter and Friends African American Research Collection St. Louis Public Library.]  
| RW_URL_05 = [https://cfh.iaamuseum.org/descriptive-recruitment-lists-of-volunteers-for-the-united-states-colored-troops-for-the-state-of-missouri,1863-1865-:-nara,-rg94,-m1894/ IAAM Blog Descriptive Recruitment  Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops for the State of Missouri, 1863-1865]
| RW_URL_05 = [https://cfh.iaamuseum.org/descriptive-recruitment-lists-of-volunteers-for-the-united-states-colored-troops-for-the-state-of-missouri,1863-1865-:-nara,-rg94,-m1894/ IAAM Blog Descriptive Recruitment  Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops for the State of Missouri, 1863-1865]
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*See also Ruth Ann Hager. " Slaves, Soldiers, and Citizens: Special Civil War Recruitment Lists" National Genealogical Society Quarterly 91 (June, 2003): 139-143.  
*See also Ruth Ann Hager. " Slaves, Soldiers, and Citizens: Special Civil War Recruitment Lists" National Genealogical Society Quarterly 91 (June, 2003): 139-143.  


=== Related National Archives Collections ===
''' Related Collections- National Archives'''
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/1226169 Register of U.S. Colored Troop Deaths During the Civil War, 1861 - 1865]
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/1226169 Register of U.S. Colored Troop Deaths During the Civil War, 1861 - 1865]
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2775111 Provost Marshal General's Bureau. Office of the Acting Assistant Provost Marshal for Missouri. 6th District. Lists of Colored Recruits Enlisted, ca. 1864–ca. 1864]
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=== Coverage Table ===
=== Coverage Table ===
This table shows the number of records in this collection by birthplace. Records where the birthplace could not be determined are listed as ''Other locality''.
Coverage table for this collection are available in the wiki article [[United States, Missouri, Recruitment Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops, 1863-1865 Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! State or Territory !!  style="text-align:right" | Records
|-
| California ||  style="text-align:right" | 538
|-
| District of Columbia ||  style="text-align:right" | 171
|-
| Florida ||  style="text-align:right" | 1
|-
| Georgia ||  style="text-align:right" | 1
|-
| Idaho ||  style="text-align:right" | 2
|-
| Iowa ||  style="text-align:right" | 12
|-
| Kansas ||  style="text-align:right" | 12
|-
| Kentucky ||  style="text-align:right" | 129
|-
| Louisiana ||  style="text-align:right" | 674
|-
| Maine ||  style="text-align:right" | 1
|-
| Maryland ||  style="text-align:right" | 5
|-
| Michigan ||  style="text-align:right" | 7
|-
| Mississippi ||  style="text-align:right" | 4
|-
| Missouri ||  style="text-align:right" | 16,098
|-
| Nebraska Territory ||  style="text-align:right" | 1
|-
| New Hampshire ||  style="text-align:right" | 14
|-
| New Jersey ||  style="text-align:right" | 31
|-
| New York ||  style="text-align:right" | 33
|-
| North Carolina ||  style="text-align:right" | 5
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| Ohio ||  style="text-align:right" | 8
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| Oklahoma ||  style="text-align:right" | 5
|-
| Other locality ||  style="text-align:right" | 68
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| Pennsylvania ||  style="text-align:right" | 11
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| South Dakota ||  style="text-align:right" | 4
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| Texas ||  style="text-align:right" | 21
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| Virginia ||  style="text-align:right" | 23
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| Washington ||  style="text-align:right" | 1
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| Wisconsin ||  style="text-align:right" | 1
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[[Category:FamilySearch Historical Records Coverage Tables]]
=== Inventory ===
For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see [[United States, Missouri, Recruitment Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops - Inventory]].
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==  
=== Search the Index ===
=== Search the Index ===
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*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor
*Try alternative search methods such as only filling in the surname search box (or the given name search box) on the landing page leaving the other box empty and then click on search. This should return a list of everyone with that particular name. You could then browse the list for individuals that may be your ancestor
=== Research Helps ===
=== Research Helps ===
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of [[Missouri, United States Genealogy|Missouri]].
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of [[Missouri, United States Genealogy|Missouri]].
* [[GuidedResearch:Missouri|Missouri Guided Research]]
* [[GuidedResearch:Missouri|Missouri Guided Research]]
* [[Missouri Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Missouri Research Tips and Strategies|Research Tips and Strategies]]
* [[Step-by-Step Missouri Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]
* [[Step-by-Step Missouri Research, 1880-Present|Step-by-Step Research]]
* [[African American Genealogy]]
* [[African American Genealogy]]
* [[Researching African American Genealogy]]
* [[Researching African American Genealogy]]
* [[Quick Guide to African American Records]]
* [[Quick Guide to African American Records]]
=== Related Family History Library Holdings ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1123499 Descriptive recruitment lists of volunteers for the United States Colored Troops for the State of Missouri,1863-1865 : NARA, pub M1894]
*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/1851343 Slave Claims Commission Records, Delaware, Kentucky]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3744251? Sandra K. Gorin. ''Kentucky Civil War slave compensation claims.''Glasgow, Kentucky : Gorin Genealogical Publishing, 2017. FHL 976.9 M2gss]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2158561  Kenneth E. Weant, ''Civil War records : United States Colored troops from Missouri.'' Arlington, Texas : K.E. Weant, 2013. FHL 977.8 M2wct v. 10]


== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
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These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1932431 United States Civil War Service Records of Union Colored Troops, 1863-1865.]
 
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/3459909 United States, Missouri, Recruitment Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops, 1863-1865]
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2333780?collectionNameFilter=true Freedmen's Bureau Branch Records]
*{{FSC|1123499|item|disp=Descriptive recruitment lists of volunteers for the United States Colored Troops for the State of Missouri,1863-1865 : NARA, pub M1894}}
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2432941?collectionNameFilter=true Freedmen's Bureau Claim Records]
*{{FSC|1851343|item|disp=Slave Claims Commission Records, Delaware, Kentucky}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1919699 United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934.]
*{{FSC|3744251|item|disp=Sandra K. Gorin. ''Kentucky Civil War slave compensation claims.''Glasgow, Kentucky : Gorin Genealogical Publishing, 2017. FS Library 976.9 M2gss}}
=== Related Digital Books ===
*{{FSC|2158561|item|disp= Kenneth E. Weant, ''Civil War records : United States Colored troops from Missouri.'' Arlington, Texas : K.E. Weant, 2013. FS Library 977.8 M2wct v. 10}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/225207-freedom-by-the-sword-the-u-s-colored-troops-1862-1867?offset=1 William A. Dobak. ''Freedom by the sword :the U.S. Colored Troops, 1862-1867.'' Washington, D.C.: Center of Military History. United States Army, 2011]
 
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
*{{RecordSearch|1932431|United States Civil War Service Records of Union Colored Troops, 1863-1865}}
*{{RecordSearch|3459909|United States, Missouri, Recruitment Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops, 1863-1865}}
*{{RecordSearch|1919699|United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934}}
*{{RecordSearch|2333780|Freedmen's Bureau Branch Records}}
*{{RecordSearch|2432941|Freedmen's Bureau Claim Records}}
*{{RecordSearch|2333775|Missouri, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1872}}
 
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
*Joseph B. Ross, comp. ''Tabular analysis of the records of the U.S. colored troops and their predecessor units in the National Archives of the United States'' Washington, D.C. : NARA, 1973 {{FSDL|554082}}
*William A. Dobak, ''Freedom by the Sword The United States Colored Troops, 1862-1867'' Washington, D.C.: Center of Military History. United States Army, 2011 {{FSDL|225207}}
 
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== Citing This Collection ==  
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Microfilm Publication M1894. Descriptive Recruitment Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops for the State of Missouri, 1863-1865.. 6 rolls
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What is in This Collection?[edit | edit source]

This collection contains images and index to descriptive recruitment lists of free and enslaved African Americans in Missouri. Lists name, age, color of eyes and hair, height, place of birth, occupation, date and place of enlistment, name of slave owner and remarks.

  • See also Ruth Ann Hager. " Slaves, Soldiers, and Citizens: Special Civil War Recruitment Lists" National Genealogical Society Quarterly 91 (June, 2003): 139-143.

Related Collections- National Archives

Image Visibility[edit | edit source]

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What Can These Records Tell Me?[edit | edit source]

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of recruit
  • Name of slave owner
  • Age
  • Physical description
  • Where born
  • Occupation
  • Enlistment-when, where, by whom and how long

Collection Content[edit | edit source]

Sample Images[edit | edit source]

  • Recruitment of Colored Troops, Missouri

    Recruitment of Colored Troops, Missouri

Coverage Table[edit | edit source]

Coverage table for this collection are available in the wiki article United States, Missouri, Recruitment Lists of Volunteers for the United States Colored Troops, 1863-1865 Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records

How Do I Search This Collection?[edit | edit source]

Search the Index[edit | edit source]

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Research Helps[edit | edit source]

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Missouri.

Related Family History Library Holdings[edit | edit source]

Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections[edit | edit source]

Related Digital Books[edit | edit source]

Citing This Collection[edit | edit source]

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