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| RW_URL_01 = [https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/archives/archivesdb/provost/ Missouri State Archives Provost Marshal Database]
| RW_URL_02 = [http://www.tnsos.net/TSLA/provost/index.php Tennessee State Library and Archives Union Provost Marshal Name Index]
| RW_URL_03 = [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2133278?q=*:* NARA Collection Description M345 and M416. Papers Relating to Citizens, 1861-1867]
| RW_URL_04 = [http://www.archives.gov/research/naturalization/415-confederate-citizens.pdf NARA Reference Report Confederate Citizens during the Civil War, 1861–1866]
| RW_URL_05 = [http://www.civilwarhome.com/ProvostMarshal.htm The Provost Marshal and the Citizen]
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== What is in This Collection?  ==
This collection contains images of records from the United States [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10461614 Provost Marshal] during the Civil War. The Provost Marshal served as military police for the Union Army. Records in this collection deal with deserters, Confederate spies, civilians suspected of disloyalty, civilian passage through military zones, [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/African_American_Contraband_Records contraband slaves], etc.  The records are in Record Group 109 located in the National Archives. This collection corresponds to NARA publication M345, Union Provost Marshals’ File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians. See [[United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866 - FamilySearch Historical Records]] for cases involving two or more persons.


The collection was digitized from 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.
== Collection Time Period  ==


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. 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. Marshals kept records of their activities as the military police and presided at courts established to try civilians who violated military orders as well as military personnel suspected of committing civil crimes.
This collection covers the years from 1861 through 1866.  


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== Record Description  ==
=== Related National Archives Collections ===
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2133278 Papers Relating to Citizens, 1861–1867]
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4213514 Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863–1865] Draft Enrollment
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2555022 Descriptive Books of Drafted Men, 1864–1865] New Jersey
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/2554829 Register of Persons Taking Oaths of Allegiance Under Provisions of Department of the East General Order 80 of 1864, October 1864–April 1865] New Jersey
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/3126602 Lists and Reports Relating to Transfers of Men, 1864–1865 Kentucky]
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/3514880 Receipts for Men Sent to Atheneum Prison, March 1863–July 1865] West Virginia


*See also:
The collection was digitized from 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.  
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10678799 War Department. Provost Marshal General's Bureau. Office of the Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General for Delaware and Maryland. District of Delaware. (1863 - 08/28/1866)]
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10557584 War Department. Provost Marshal General's Bureau. Office of the Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General for New Jersey. Office of the Superintendent of the Volunteer Recruiting Service. (ca. 1863 - ca. 1866)]
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10678595 War Department. Provost Marshal General's Bureau. Office of the Acting Assistant Provost Marshal for the Southern Division of New York. 6th District. (03/03/1863 - ca. 08/20/1866)]
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10678808 War Department. Provost Marshal General's Bureau. Office of the Acting Assistant Provost Marshal for the Eastern Division of Pennsylvania. 6th District. (ca. 03/03/1863 - ca. 08/20/1866)]


=== Index and Image Visibility ===
=== Record Content  ===
{{Image Visibility}}
 
=== To Browse This Collection ===
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{{Collection_Browse_Link |CID=CID1834304 |title=United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1861-1866 }}
Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 1 DGS 4599818 687.jpg
{{HR Tip|This collection contains searchable content in the NARA Catalog. They can be accessed by clicking on the National Archives identifier in the Record Description. Once inside the Catalog, click on the "Search Within This Series".}}
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== What Can These Records Tell Me? ==
Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 3 DGS 4599818 874.jpg
The following information may be found in these records:
Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 4 DGS 4599818 880.jpg
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*Name of civilian  
Image:Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians Example 6 DGS 4599818 890.jpg
</gallery> 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  
*County and/or state of civilian’s residence  
*Reason why civilian was brought into question  
*Why the civilian was brought into question  
*Current residence
*Residence
*Occupation  
*Occupation
*Legal findings
 
*Resolution of matter
== How to Use the Record  ==
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== Collection Content ==
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.  
=== Sample Images ===
 
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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.  
Image:United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1864 DGS 4599818 img 687.jpg|1864 Example 1
 
Image:United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1863 DGS 4599818 img 870 .jpg|1863 Example 2
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.
Image:United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1862 DGS 4599818 img 874 .jpg|1862 Example 3
 
Image:United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1864 DGS 4599818 img 880 .jpg|1864 Example 4
== Record History  ==
Image:United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1863 DGS 4599818 img 885 .jpg|1863 Example 5
 
Image:United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1865 DGS 4599818 img 890 .jpg|1865 Example 6
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.  
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=== Coverage Table ===
=== Why This Record Was Created  ===
A coverage table containing lists of contraband names and slave owners in the collection ''Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Civilians'' can be found at [[African American Contraband Records, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records]].
 
== How Do I Search This Collection? ==
*Provost marshals kept records of their activities as the military police
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
*Provost courts were established to try civilians who violated military orders as well as military personnel suspected of committing civil crimes
*The name of your ancestor
 
*The state and county of residence for your ancestor
=== Record Reliability  ===
*The occupation of your ancestor
 
==== Search the Index ====
These records are usually reliable.  
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==== View the Images ====
== Related Web Sites  ==
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=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===
How to find civil war records at the [http://www.archives.gov/research/civil-war/index.html National Archives]<br>&nbsp;
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
 
== What Do I Do Next? ==
[http://www.civilwarhome.com/ProvostMarshal.htm The Provost Marshal and the Citizen]<br>&nbsp;
=== I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now? ===
 
*Add any new information to your records
== Related Wiki Articles  ==
*If available, check the image for additional information
 
*Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family
[[United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865|United States Civil War, 1861 to 1865]]  
*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
== Contributions to This Article  ==
*Film numbers referenced will tell you in which of the two records sets you will locate the file
 
:Film numbers F1580-F1662 indicate that the file is located in "United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866"
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:All other film numbers designate United States Union Provost Marshal Files of "United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1861-1866."
 
=== I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now? ===
==== Style Guide  ====
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names
 
*Look for an index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. For example an index to Missourians in the collections is available at  [http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/provost/ Index for Missourians in the Provost Marshal's Records]. The dates listed in this index will help you more readily locate the files.
For guidelines to use in creating wiki articles that describe collections of images and indexes produced by FamilySearch, see: [[FamilySearch Wiki:Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages|FamilySearch Wiki:Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages]].  
=== Research Helps ===
 
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== Sources of This Collection  ==
*[[US Military Basic Search Strategies]]
 
*[[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]]
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*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research]]
 
*[[Locating a Union Civil War  Soldier (1861-1865)]]
<br>"United States,Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866," database, FamilySearch Record Search (http://familysearch.org); citing United States. War Department, “Union provost marshal's file of papers relating to Two or More Civilians” FHL microfilm, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.<!--bibdescend-->
*[[Locating a Confederate Civil War Soldier (1861–1865)]]
 
== Other FamilySearch Collections ==
== Citing FamilySearch Historical Collections ==  
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
 
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
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.  
*{{FSC|362447|item|disp=Case files of investigations by Levi C. Turner and Lafayette C. Baker, 1861-1866}}
 
*{{FSC|367444|item|disp=Union provost marshals' file of papers relating to two or more civilians}}
A suggested format for keeping track of records that you have searched is found in the Wiki Article: [[How to Cite FamilySearch Collections|How to Cite FamilySearch Collections]].
*{{FSC|573199|item|disp=Union provost marshal's file of papers relating to individual civilians}}
 
*{{FSC|578042|item|disp=Historical reports of state acting assistant Provost Marshal's General and District Provost Marshals, 1865}}
=== Examples of Source Citations for a Record in This Collection ===
*{{FSC|478818|item|disp=Reports and decisions of the Provost Marshal General, 1863-1866.}}
 
*'''1863-1865''' {{FSC|1135280|item|disp=Enrollment lists for Delaware}} United States Provost Marshall's Bureau at FamilySearch Catalog - images
Please add sample citations to this article following the format guidelines in the wiki article listed above.  
*'''186-1865''' {{FSC|244663|item|disp=Descriptive list of deserters from various regiments of Pennsylvania State volunteers}} at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 
*Curtis, Annette W.. ''selected, transcribed & indexed, ''"Contrabands" slaves and freedman : found in the Union Provost Marshal's file of papers relating to two or more civilians (M 416).'' S. l. :Midwest Afro-American Genealogical Interest Coalition,2008. {{FSC|1983431|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 M2caw}}
=== Examples of Sourch Citations for a Record in This Collection ===
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
 
*{{RecordSearch|1834304|United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1861-1866}}
*United States. Bureau of Census. 12th census, 1900, digital images, From Family Searc Internet ([http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]: Setpemper 29.2006), Arizona Territory, Maricopa, Township 1, East Gila, Salt River Base and Meridian; sheet 9B,line 71.
*{{RecordSearch|1845948|United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866}}
*Mexico, Districto Federal, Catholic Church Records 1886-1933, digital imagbes, from FamilySearch Internet ([http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org]: April 22, 2010), Baptism of Adolfo Femandez Jimenez, 1 Feb, 1910, San Pedro Apostol, Cuahimalpa, Districto Federal, Mexico Film number 0227023
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
 
*''Preliminary inventory of the records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau'', 8 volumes, Patricia Andrews, Ellen Garrison, Mark German, and Ruth Johnson, comps. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1966-1967 {{FSDL|283107|Volume 1}}, {{FSDL|289559|Volume 2}}, {{FSDL|281253|Volume 3}}, {{FSDL|293531|Volume 4}}, {{FSDL|298226|Volume 5}}, {{FSDL|285299|Volume 6}}, {{FSDL|286640|Volume 7}}, {{FSDL|517429|Volume 8}}
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*Records of the Provost Marshall General's Bureau, 1863-1866 : list of Civil War districts in the States {{FSDL|847429}}
 
== Citing This Collection ==
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Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information.
 
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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 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 Web Sites[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

Contributions to This Article[edit | edit source]

Template:Contributor invite

Style Guide[edit | edit source]

For guidelines to use in creating wiki articles that describe collections of images and indexes produced by FamilySearch, see: FamilySearch Wiki:Guidelines for FamilySearch Collections pages.

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


"United States,Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866," database, FamilySearch Record Search (http://familysearch.org); citing United States. War Department, “Union provost marshal's file of papers relating to Two or More Civilians” FHL microfilm, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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 Sourch Citations for a Record in This Collection[edit | edit source]

  • United States. Bureau of Census. 12th census, 1900, digital images, From Family Searc Internet (www.familysearch.org: Setpemper 29.2006), Arizona Territory, Maricopa, Township 1, East Gila, Salt River Base and Meridian; sheet 9B,line 71.
  • Mexico, Districto Federal, Catholic Church Records 1886-1933, digital imagbes, from FamilySearch Internet (www.familysearch.org: April 22, 2010), Baptism of Adolfo Femandez Jimenez, 1 Feb, 1910, San Pedro Apostol, Cuahimalpa, Districto Federal, Mexico Film number 0227023




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