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Many military records are at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], the [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]], and other federal and state archives. The [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article provides more information on federal military records and search strategies.
==Online Resources==
*''See [[United States Military Online Genealogy Records]] for more resources.''
*'''1861-1898''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2338 New York, Veteran Burial Cards, 1861-1898] at Ancestry - index ($)
*'''1897-1963''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8915 New York, Veterans' Home Resident Case Files, 1897-1963], index & images
*'''1664-1775''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48344 New York Colonial Muster Rolls, 1664-1775, Vol. I] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1664-1775''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48600 New York Colonial Muster Rolls, 1664-1775, Vol. II] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1816-1979''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2340 New York, Military Service Cards, 1816-1979] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1897-1963''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8915/ New York, U.S., Veterans' Home Resident Case Files, 1897-1963] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1906-1948''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6081 New York, New York Guard Service Cards, 1906-1918, 1940-1948] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1916-1917''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5361 New York, Mexican Punitive Campaign Muster Rolls for National Guard, 1916-1917] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1917-1954''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60808 New York, New York National Guard Service Cards, 1917-1954] at Ancestry -  index & images ($)
*'''1920-1991''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2877 New York, Record of Award Medal, 1920-1991] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1920-1991''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2877/ New York, U.S., Record of Award Medal, 1920-1991] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1923-1947''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2880 New York, U.S. National Guard Enlistment Cards, 1923-1947] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*[http://iarchives.nysed.gov/xtf/view?docId=ead/findingaids/A0200.xml;chunk.id=fullfalink;brand=default New York State Comptroller's Office Revolutionary War Accounts and Claims]
*[https://dmna.ny.gov/historic/research/burialLocs/burialLocIndex.htm New York State Military Museum Veteran Burial Locations]<br><br>


=== Forts  ===
'''Revolutionary War'''<br>
*''See [[United States Military Online Genealogy Records]] for more resources.''
*'''1779-1789''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9730 New York, Pension Claims by Disabled Revolutionary War Veterans, 1779-1789] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=4674 New York Military in the Revolution] at Ancestry ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48346 New York in the Revolution] at Ancestry ($)<br><br>


[http://dmna.state.ny.us/forts/fortsA_D/aldenFort.htm Fort Alden]  
'''War of 1812'''<br>
*'''1812-1815''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5370 New York, War of 1812 Payroll Abstracts for New York State Militia, 1812-1815] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1858-1869''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61602/ New York, War of 1812 Certificates and Applications of Claim and Related Records, 1858-1869] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3883 New York Military Equipment Claims, War of 1812] at Ancestry ($)<br><br>


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Bull Fort Bull]  
'''Mexican-American War'''<br>
*'''1845-1887''' [http://iarchives.nysed.gov/PubImageWeb/listCollections.jsp?id=68660 New York State Archives Pension Claims for the Mexican War, 1845-1848, 1870-1887]<br><br>


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'''Civil War'''<br>
*'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932388|New York, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*'''1861-1865''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1964 New York, Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca 1861-1865] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1861-1865''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5519 New York Civil War Records (1861-65)] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1861-1865''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5434 New York, Registers of Officers and Enlisted Men Mustered into Federal Service, 1861-1865] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1861-1900''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1965/ New York, U.S., Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1861-1900''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1965 New York, Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1866-1931''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5358 New York, Grand Army of the Republic Records, 1866-1931] at Ancestry - index/image ($)
*[http://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-soldiers.htm New York Civil War Soldiers Service Records]
*[http://iarchives.nysed.gov/CivilWarWeb/search.jsp New York State Archives Civil War Database]<br><br>


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Columbus Fort Columbus] 1806-  
'''World War I'''<br>
*'''1913-1919''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1196 New York, World War I Veterans' Service Data, 1913-1919] at Ancestry ($)
*'''1917-1919''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3030 New York, Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919] at Ancestry - index & images<br><br>


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Dayton Fort Dayton]  
'''Korean War'''<br>
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/military/korean-war/casualty-lists/ny-alpha.pdf Korean Conflict State-Level Casualty Lists - New York]<br><br>


[http://www.fortedwardnewyork.net/history.htm Fort Edward]  
'''Vietnam'''<br>
*[http://www.vietvet.org/statewall/nyork/ny.htm The Vietnam Veterans Memorial - New York]
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/military/vietnam-war/casualty-lists/ny-alpha.pdf U.S. Military Fatal Casualties of the Vietnam War for Home-State-of-Record: New York]<br><br>


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Fort_Frontenac Fort Frontenac]  
==Background==
Many military records are at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], the [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]], and other federal and state archives. The [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article provides more information on federal military records and search strategies.


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_George,_New_York Fort George]
==Forts==


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Hamilton Fort Hamilton] -- Textual records of this fort, 1835-1919, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).
*[http://dmna.state.ny.us/forts/fortsA_D/aldenFort.htm Fort Alden]


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lafayette Fort Lafayette] -- Textual records of this fort, 1861-1867, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).  
*{{wpd|Battle_of_Fort_Bull|Fort Bull}}
*{{wpd|Fort Columbus}} 1806-
*{{wpd|Fort Dayton}}
*[http://www.fortedwardnewyork.net/history.htm Fort Edward]
*{{wpd|Battle_of_Fort_Frontenac|Fort Frontenac}}
*{{wpd|Fort_George,_New_York|Fort George}}
*{{wpd|Fort_Hamilton}} -- Textual records of this fort, 1835-1919, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).
*{{wpd|Fort Lafayette}} -- Textual records of this fort, 1861-1867, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).
*[http://oldfortniagara.org/history/ Fort Niagara] -- Textual records of this fort, 1849-1919, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in *[http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).
*{{wpd|Fort Ontario}} -- Textual records of this fort, 1848-1911, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).
*{{wpd|Fort Orange}} 1624
*[http://dmna.state.ny.us/forts/fortsM_P/oswegoFort.htm Fort Oswego]
*{{wpd|Siege_of_Fort_Pitt|Fort Pitt}}
*{{wpd|Fort Porter}} -- Textual records of this fort, 1864-1917, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).
*[http://dmna.state.ny.us/forts/fortsQ_S/schlosserFort.htm Fort Schlosser]
*{{wpd|Fort Schuyler}}
*{{wpd|Fort Stanwix}} -- Carousso published an early list of Indian baptisms at Fort Stanwix:


[http://oldfortniagara.org/history/ Fort Niagra] -- Textual records of this fort, 1849-1919, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).  
:*'''1768''' - Carousso, Dorothee Hughes. "Fort Stanwix (Rome, New York) Indian Baptisms, 1768," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 103, No. 3 (Jul. 1972):154. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|1181533|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 103}}.


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Ontario Fort Ontario] -- Textual records of this fort, 1848-1911, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).  
*{{wpd|Fort Ticonderoga}} (Fort Carillon)
*{{wpd|Fort_Totten_(New_York)|Fort Totten}} (Willett's Point) -- Textual records of this post, 1866-1914, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in *[http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).
*Fort Wildmeet
*{{wpd|Fort William Henry}}


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Orange Fort Orange] 1624
==Colonial Wars (1664–1775)==


[http://dmna.state.ny.us/forts/fortsM_P/oswegoFort.htm Fort Oswego]
New York residents participated in [[King William's War, 1689-1697|King William's War]] (1689–1697), [[Queen Anne's War 1702 to 1713|Queen Anne's War]] (1702-1713), [[King George's War, 1744-1748|King George's War]] (1744–1748), and the [[French and Indian War, 1754-1763|French and Indian War]] (1756–63).  


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Fort_Pitt Fort Pitt]
Service Records:  


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Porter Fort Porter] -- Textual records of this fort, 1864-1917, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).
Nearly all original muster rolls for colonial wars were destroyed in the 1911 fire at the state library. Before the fire, however, muster rolls from 1664–1775 were published with a name index:


[http://dmna.state.ny.us/forts/fortsQ_S/schlosserFort.htm Fort Schlosser]
:*''New York Secretary of State. Muster Rolls, 1664–1775''. These are in the ''Second Annual Report of the State Historian of the State of New York, ''1896 and Third Annual Report of the State Historian of the State of New York, 1897 (Albany and New York, New York: Wynkoop, Hallenbeck, &amp; Crawford Company 1897–98; FS Library book {{FSC|960581|title-id|disp=974.7 M2nyc}}; films {{FSC|810058|title-id|disp=924818}} and {{FSC|1265141|title-id|disp=924819}}; 2nd annual report also on fiche {{FSC|1265141|title-id|disp=6088376}}). Sometimes lists ages and country or town of birth.


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Schuyler Fort Schuyler]
:*A book which is not as complete as the above source, but which may be helpful is Carol M. Meyers, ''Early Military Records of New York, 1689–1738'' (Saugus, California: RAM, 1967; FS Library book {{FSC|184498|title-id|disp=974.7 M2m; fiche 6105194}}). Lists counties where units were raised.


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Stanwix Fort Stanwix]
<br>Society Records:  


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Ticonderoga Fort Ticonderoga] (Fort Carillon)
*The General Society of Colonial Wars published a list of members with descriptions of the members service. See [[Colonial Wars, 1607 to 1763#General_Society_of_Colonial_Wars|General Society of Colonial Wars]] for more information.


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Totten_(New_York) Fort Totten] (Willett's Point) -- Textual records of this post, 1866-1914, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).  
*"Register of the National Society of Colonial Dames of the State of New York, 1893-1913". '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/321249 FamilySearch Digital Library]; [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Register+of+the+National+Society+of+Colonial+Dames+of+the+State+of+New+York Worldcat]. Lists women who are members of the society and a description of the ancestors military or political service.


Fort Wildmeet
[[Image:220px-BattleofLongisland.jpg|thumb|right|200x150px]]


[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_William_Henry Fort William Henry]
==Revolutionary War (1775-1783)==


=== Colonial Wars (1664–1775) ===
Nearly one-third of all Revolutionary War battles took place in New York, including the battles of Long Island, Oriskany, Bennington, and Saratoga. The British occupied New York City during the war. For example see: {{FSC|20263|item|disp=Royal Sussex Regiment (5th Cinque Ports) ''Proceedings of a board of general officers of the British Army at New York, 1781'' New York, New York : New York Historical Society, 1916 FS Library 974.7 B4n v. 49}}


New York residents participated in King William's War (1689–97), [[Queen Anne's War 1702 to 1713|Queen Anne's War 1702 to 1713]], King George's War (1744–48), and the French and Indian War (1756–63). Nearly all original muster rolls for colonial wars were destroyed in the 1911 fire at the state library. Before the fire, however, muster rolls from 1664–1775 were published with a name index:
===Patriots===


''New York Secretary of State. Muster Rolls, 1664–1775''. These are in the ''Second Annual Report of the State Historian of the State of New York, ''1896 and Third Annual Report of the State Historian of the State of New York, 1897 (Albany and New York, New York: Wynkoop, Hallenbeck, &amp; Crawford County, 1897–98; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=960581&disp=New+York+colonial+muster+rolls%2C+1664%2%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 M2nyc]; films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=810058&disp=v.+1+(1896)++ 924818] and [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1265141&disp=v.+2+(1897)++ 924819]; 2nd annual report also on fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1265141&disp=v.+2+(1897)++ 6088376]). Sometimes lists ages and country or town of birth.
New York contributed at least 51,972 rebel soldiers, more than any province except Massachusetts and Virginia. Some rosters are:  


A book which is not as complete as the above source, but which may be helpful is Carol M. Meyers, ''Early Military Records of New York, 1689–1738'' (Saugus, California: RAM, 1967; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=184498&disp=Early+military+records+of+New+York%2C+16%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 M2m; fiche 6105194]). Lists counties where units were raised.  
*''New York in the Revolution as Colony and State''. Second edition. 1898. By James A. Roberts, Comptroller. Albany, New York : Press of Brandow Printing Company. '''Online at:''' [https://archive.org/details/newyorkinrevolut00newy/page/n9/mode/2up Internet Archive]. <br>
**Other edition: 2 volumes. 1904. From the Office of the State Comptroller. Albany, New York: J. B. Lyon Company, Printers.  '''Online at:''' Vol. I - [https://archive.org/details/cu31924030989366/page/n7/mode/2up Internet Archive], Vol. II - [https://archive.org/details/newyorkrevolution02statrich/page/n7/mode/2up Internet Archive]; Vols. I & II - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/11663/ Ancestry] ($).  The first volume lists some 45,000 names from regimental rosters. The second volume has lists of bounty land recipients, refugees, naval lists, prisoner of war lists, lists of suspected Loyalists, claimants for damages, and information about confiscated estates.
*Fernow, Berthold. ''New York State Archives. New York in the Revolution''. Volume 1. ''Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York''. Volume 15. 1887. Reprint, New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1972. {{FSC|196658|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7 H2d vol. 15; film 824391 item 1}}. '''Online at:''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48346/ Ancestry] ($). Indexed. Lists name, regiment, company, rank, and sometimes residence.
*DeLancey, Edward F., editor. ''Muster and Pay Rolls of the War of the Revolution, 1775–1783''. ''Collections of the New York Historical Society for the Years 1914–15''. Two volumes. Volumes 47–48. 1916. Reprint, Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1990. (FS Library book {{FSC|215787|title-id|disp=974.7 B4n v. 47–48}}; film {{FSC|215787|title-id|disp=845303 items 2–3}}; v. 2 also on {{FSC|215787|title-id|disp=547506 item 2}}; fiche {{FSC|215787|title-id|disp=6078201, Volumes 47–48}}.) Lists name, regiment, company, rank, residence, and sometimes service dates.
*Wilson, Thomas B., editor. ''Inhabitants of New York 1774–1776''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1993. (FS Library book {{FSC|688823|title-id|disp=974.7 X4w}}.) This book contains names from various sources of residents in New York County, Queens County, and Suffolk County.
*New York. ''Secretary of State. Calendar of Historical Manuscripts Relating to the War of the Revolution, in the Office of the Secretary of State, 1638–1801''. Two volumes. Albany, New York: Weed, Parsons and Company, 1868. (FS Library film {{FSC|664736|title-id|disp=1550750}}.) Volume 1 includes lists of patriots and loyalists for Charlotte, Cumberland, Dutchess, Orange, Suffolk, and Ulster counties in 1775. Index in Volume 2.


=== Revolutionary War (1775–1783) ===
Guides to more sources are:
 
*Bielinski, Stefan, editor. ''A Guide to the Revolutionary War Manuscripts in the New York State Library''. Albany, New York: New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1976. (Family History {{FSC|76058|author-id|disp=Librarybook 974.4 A3r}}.)
*Klein, Milton M., compiler. ''New York in the American Revolution: A Bibliography''. Albany, New York: New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1974. (FS Library book {{FSC|173815|title-id|disp=974.7 H23k; film 928293 item 2}}.)
 
*[http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com/revolutionary-war-soldier-burials-ny.htm Graves of Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried on New York]
 
===Pension Records===
 
A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in New York is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were Loyalists or Tories. For patriot records of the Revolutionary War, see:
 
*White, Virgil D. ''Genealogical Abstracts of the Revolutionary War Pension Files''. Four Volumes. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing, 1990. (FS Library book {{FSC|973 M28g|disp=973 M28g}}.) May include name, unit, service and application dates and places, age, birth date, marriage date, residences, and names of relatives. These abstracts are mainly from:
*United States. Veterans Administration. ''Selected Records from Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land-Warrant Application Files.'' Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1969. (FS Library films {{FSC|213057|title-id|disp=840256–406}}.)
*United States. Veterans Administration. ''Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land-Warrant Application Files''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1969. (FS Library films {{FSC|306844|title-id|disp=970001–2670}}.) 80,000 complete pension files alphabetical by surname.
*White, Virgil D. ''Index to Revolutionary War Service Records''. Four Volumes. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing, 1995. (FS Library book {{FSC|745712|title-id|disp=973 M22wv}}.) Shows the name, rank, and unit of over 390,000 patriots. Transcripts of:
*United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''General Index to Compiled Military Service Records of Revolutionary Ward Soldiers''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1942. (FS Library films {{FSC|484382|title-id|disp=882841–98}}.)


Nearly one-third of all Revolutionary War battles took place in New York, including the battles of Long Island, Oriskany, Bennington, and Saratoga. The British occupied New York City during the war. New York contributed at least 51,972 rebel soldiers, more than any province except Massachusetts and Virginia. Some rosters are:  
'''The 1813 Pension List: '''


Roberts, James A. ''New York in the Revolution as Colony and State''. Second Edition. Volume 1. Albany, New York: Press of Brandow Printing, 1898; Volume 2. Edited by Frederic Gregory Mather. Albany, New York: J. B. Lyon, 1904. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=184563&disp=New+York+in+the+revolution+as+colony+and%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 M28n 1898; Volume 1 on film 940048 item 2; Volume 2 on 1035618 item 14; Volume 1 on fiche 6046684].) The first volume lists some 45,000 names from regimental rosters. The second volume has lists of bounty land recipients, refugees, naval lists, prisoner of war lists, lists of suspected Loyalists, claimants for damages, and information about confiscated estates.
*[http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com/1813-pension-list/1813-pension-list-new-york.htm 1813 Pension List] (New Horizons Genealogy)


Fernow, Berthold. ''New York State Archives. New York in the Revolution''. Volume 1. ''Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York''. Volume 15. 1887. Reprint, New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1972. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=196658&disp=Documents+relative+to+the+colonial+histo%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 H2d vol. 15; film 824391 item 1].) Indexed. Lists name, regiment, company, rank, and sometimes residence.
'''The 1818 Pensioners of the United States: '''  


DeLancey, Edward F., editor. ''Muster and Pay Rolls of the War of the Revolution, 1775–1783''. ''Collections of the New York Historical Society for the Years 1914–15''. Two volumes. Volumes 47–48. 1916. Reprint, Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1990. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=215787&disp=Muster+and+pay+rolls+of+the+War+of+the+R++ 974.7 B4n v. 47–48]; film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=215787&disp=Muster+and+pay+rolls+of+the+War+of+the+R++ 845303 items 2–3]; v. 2 also on [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=215787&disp=Muster+and+pay+rolls+of+the+War+of+the+R++ 547506 item 2]; fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=215787&disp=Muster+and+pay+rolls+of+the+War+of+the+R++ 6078201, Volumes 47–48].) Lists name, regiment, company, rank, residence, and sometimes service dates.
*[http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com/1818-pensioners/1818-pensioners-new-york.htm 1818 Pensioners of the United States] (New Horizons Genealogy)


Wilson, Thomas B., editor. ''Inhabitants of New York 1774–1776''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1993. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=688823&disp=Inhabitants+of+New+York%2C+1774%2D1776%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 X4w].) This book contains names from various sources of residents in New York County, Queens County, and Suffolk County.
'''The 1820 Pension List: '''  


New York. ''Secretary of State. Calendar of Historical Manuscripts Relating to the War of the Revolution, in the Office of the Secretary of State, 1638–1801''. Two volumes. Albany, New York: Weed, Parsons and Company, 1868. (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=664736&disp=Calendar+of+historical+manuscripts+relat%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1550750].) Volume 1 includes lists of patriots and loyalists for Charlotte, Cumberland, Dutchess, Orange, Suffolk, and Ulster counties in 1775. Index in Volume 2.
*[http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com/1820-pension-list/1820-pension-list-new-york.htm 1820 Pension List] (New Horizons Genealogy)


Guides to more sources are:  
'''The 1835 Pension Roll: '''
 
On June 5, 1834, the U.S. Senate required the Secretary of War to submit a statement showing the names of pensioners who were on the pension rolls or had previously been on the pension rolls. For more information on the 1835 Pension Roll see [[Revolutionary War Pension Records and Bounty Land Warrants|Revolutionary War Pension Records]]. The pension roll for New York is available online.
 
*[http://books.google.com/books?id=LYQFAAAAQAAJ Report from the Secretary of War... Vol. II] (Google Books)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3247 New York Pensioners, 1835] (Ancestry) ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48122 The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. II] (Ancestry) ($)


Bielinski, Stefan, editor. ''A Guide to the Revolutionary War Manuscripts in the New York State Library''. Albany, New York: New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1976. (Family History [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=authordetails&authorno=76058&name=Bielinski%2C+Stefan&columns=*,0,0 Librarybook 974.4 A3r].)&nbsp;
'''The 1840 Census of Pensioners: '''  


Klein, Milton M., compiler. ''New York in the American Revolution: A Bibliography''. Albany, New York: New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1974. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=173815&disp=New+York+in+the+American+Revolution%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 H23k; film 928293 item 2].)  
*[http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com/1840-census-of-pensioners.htm 1840 Census of Pensioners] (New Horizons Genealogy)


'''Pension Records'''. A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in New York is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were Loyalists or Tories. For patriot records of the Revolutionary War, see:
'''Federal Service and Pension Records'''  


White, Virgil D. ''Genealogical Abstracts of the Revolutionary War Pension Files''. Four Volumes. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing, 1990. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+M28g 973 M28g].) May include name, unit, service and application dates and places, age, birth date, marriage date, residences, and names of relatives. These abstracts are mainly from:
The service records and pension files for Revolutionary War patriots are available at the FamilySearch Library and from other sources. For more information, see the [[Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783|Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783]] wiki article. You can also use NATF Form 80 to obtain copies of some records from the National Archives for a fee. Copies of records are also available online at http://www.archives.gov/.  


United States. Veterans Administration. ''Selected Records from Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land-Warrant Application Files.'' Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1969. (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=213057&disp=Selected+records+from+Revolutionary+War+++ 840256–406].)
===Loyalists===


United States. Veterans Administration. ''Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land-Warrant Application Files''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1969. (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=306844&disp=Revolutionary+war+pension+and+bounty-l++ 970001–2670].) 80,000 complete pension files alphabetical by surname.  
New York had one of the highest percentages of Loyalists, and many enrolled in Loyalist military units. The majority of emigrant Loyalists from New York moved to Nova Scotia or New Brunswick after the war. The American Loyalist Claims record information about property lost by loyalists. The claims are at the Public Record Office in London and on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. See the [[Canada Genealogy|Canada]] and the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki articles for more information.  


White, Virgil D. ''Index to Revolutionary War Service Records''. Four Volumes. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing, 1995. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=745712&disp=Index+to+Revolutionary+War+service+recor%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 M22wv].) Shows the name, rank, and unit of over 390,000 patriots. Transcripts of:  
Some published sources of importance include:  


United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''General Index to Compiled Military Service Records of Revolutionary Ward Soldiers''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1942. (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=484382&disp=Compiled+service+records+of+soldiers+who++ 882841–98].)
*Yoshpe, Harry Beller. ''The Disposition of Loyalist Estates in the Southern District of the State of New York''. New York, New York: Columbia University Press, 1939. (FS Library book {{FSC|213459|title-id|disp=974.7 R2y}}.) The appendices include lists of the names of Loyalists whose estates were confiscated. Lists county of residence, date of sale, and awards paid.
*'''New York.''' ''Commission for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies. Minutes of the Commissioners for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies in the State of New York''. Albany County Sessions, 1778–1781. Three Volumes. Edited by Victor Hugo Paltsits. Albany, New York: J. B. Lyon, 1909–1910. (FS Library film {{FSC|390608|title-id|disp=1705179}}.) Volume 3 includes the index to all volumes. May show names, dates, residence, military service record, and occupation.
*{{FSC|1325109|item|disp=''The history and master roll of The King's Royal Regiment of New York''}}. c2006. By Ernest A. Cruikshank and Gavin K. Watt. Milton, Ontario : Global Heritage Press. (FS Library book 971 M2cea).
*''Orderly book of the three battalions of loyalists, commanded by Brigadier-General Oliver De Lancey, 1777-1778 : to which is appended a list of New York loyalists in the city of New York during the war of the Revolution.'' 1988. Comp. by William Kelby. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Photoduplication Service. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/192957 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/orderlybookofthr00grea Internet Archive].


The service records and pension files for Revolutionary War patriots are available at the Family History Library. For more information, see [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article. You can also use NATF Form 80 to obtain copies of some records from the National Archives for a fee. Copies of records are also available online at http://www.archives.gov/.
===Hereditary Society Records===


=== State Service and Pension Records  ===
Several lineage societies have been organized for descendants of Revolutionary War veterans. In addition to those described in the [[United States Societies|United States Societies]] Wiki article, the following register helps locate compiled genealogies for descendants of New York patriots:


'''Federal Service and Pension Records'''. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of almost all the Revolutionary War service, pension, and miscellaneous records at the National Archives. These are further described in the [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records]] Wiki article.  
*Sons of the American Revolution. Empire State Society. ''Register of the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution''. New York, New York: the Society, 1899. (FS Library book {{FSC|287662|title-id|disp=974.7 C4r; film 238380 or 1673276 item 22.)}} Lists soldiers and descendants. Gives clues for finding SAR applications.


'''Burial Records'''. The New York State Library has a special card index called ''Revolutionary War Soldiers Grave Card Index''. It indexes ''Daughters of the American Revolution, Graves of Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in New York'', 15 Volumes. (Typescript, 1921–55; Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=475584&disp=Graves+of+revolutionary+soldiers+buried+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 860330–32]). Each volume is also individually indexed.  
'''Burial Records'''. The New York State Library has a special card index called ''Revolutionary War Soldiers Grave Card Index''. It indexes ''Daughters of the American Revolution, Graves of Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in New York'', 15 Volumes. (Typescript, 1921–55; FS Library films {{FSC|475584|title-id|disp=860330–32}}). Each volume is also individually indexed.  


The [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article lists several more nationwide indexes to Revolutionary War veterans' graves, including many from New York.  
The [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article lists several more nationwide indexes to Revolutionary War veterans' graves, including many from New York.  


'''Loyalists'''. New York had one of the highest percentages of Loyalists, and many enrolled in Loyalist military units. The majority of emigrant Loyalists from New York moved to Nova Scotia or New Brunswick after the war. The American Loyalist Claims record information about property lost by loyalists. The claims are at the Public Record Office in London and on microfilm at the Family History Library. See the [[Canada|Canada]] and the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki articles for more information.
==War of 1812 (1812-1815)==


Some published sources of importance include:
The War of 1812 between Britain and the United States confirmed the separate existence of the United States and the future Canada.<br><br> See the Wiki article, [[New York in the War of 1812|New York in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for New York.<br>


Yoshpe, Harry Beller. ''The Disposition of Loyalist Estates in the Southern District of the State of New York''. New York, New York: Columbia University Press, 1939. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=213459&disp=The+Disposition+of+loyalist+estates+in+t%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 R2y].) The appendices include lists of the names of Loyalists whose estates were confiscated. Lists county of residence, date of sale, and awards paid.  
There are helpful nationwide records for soldiers of the War of 1812. For more information, see [[United States in the War of 1812|United States in the War of 1812]].


'''New York.''' ''Commission for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies. Minutes of the Commissioners for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies in the State of New York''. Albany County Sessions, 1778–1781. Three Volumes. Edited by Victor Hugo Paltsits. Albany, New York: J. B. Lyon, 1909–1910. (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=390608&disp=Minutes+of+the+Commissioners+for+detecti%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1705179].) Volume 3 includes the index to all volumes. May show names, dates, residence, military service record, and occupation.
==Mexican War (1846-1848)==


'''Hereditary Society Records'''. Several lineage societies have been organized for descendants of Revolutionary War veterans. In addition to those described in the [[United States Societies|United States Societies]] Wiki article, the following register helps locate compiled genealogies for descendants of New York patriots:
The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. Most volunteer regiments were from southern states. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. <br>


Sons of the American Revolution. Empire State Society. ''Register of the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution''. New York, New York: the Society, 1899. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=287662&disp=Register+of+the+Empire+State+Society+of+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 C4r; film 238380 or 1673276 item 22.)] Lists soldiers and descendants. Gives clues for finding SAR applications.  
*''Mexican War Index to Pension Files, 1887–1926''. (NARA T317). {{FSC|0537000|item|disp=FS Library films 0537000–13}} Alphabetically arranged and includes the veteran’s name, rank, and unit; names of dependents; date of filing and application; certificate numbers; act filed under; and state from which application was made. Also available at:<br>


=== War of 1812 (1812–1815)  ===
*'''1887-1926''' {{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Mexican War Pension Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
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Many land and naval conflicts occurred along the New York-Canadian border during the War of 1812. The state archives has copies of payrolls and payroll card files. The National Archives at http://www.archives.gov/ has the service and pension records and muster rolls. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of indexes to service and pension records. They are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under:
*Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans : A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C. : Brentano’s, 1887. {{FSC|1854496|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive].<br>


UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS
Only two New York regiments participated in the Mexican War: the First and Seventh Regiments of New York Volunteers.


Applications and awards based on military service are at the New York State Archives. There are some 17,000 claims. A published index is ''Index of Awards on Claims of the Soldiers of the War of 1812'' (1860; reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=184514&disp=Index+of+awards+on+claims+of+the+soldier%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Q974.7 M22i]). The residences of those seeking claims are included.  
Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]]. <br>


Military commissions, arranged by year and then by county, have been published in Hugh Hastings, compiler and editor, ''Military Minutes of the Council of Appointment of the State of New York, 1783–1821'', Four Volumes. (Albany, New York: James B. Lyon, 1901–02; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=190265&disp=Military+minutes+of+the+council+of+appoi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 M2ny]; films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=190265&disp=Military+minutes+of+the+council+of+appoi++ 1425595–96]). Since militia were organized locally, knowing the unit a soldier served in can help you determine where he was from. Index in volume 4. Volume 3 shows which county each unit was from.
==Civil War (1861–1865)==


=== Mexican War (1846–1848)  ===
[[Image:{{7th New York Militia}}]] See [[New York in the Civil War|New York in the Civil War]] for information about New York Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the New York regiments involved in the Civil War.


Only two New York regiments participated in the Mexican War: the First and Seventh Regiments of New York Volunteers. The Family History Library has indexes to service and pension records found at the National Archives. They are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS and are described in the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article.  
The regimental pages often include lists of the companies with links to the counties where the companies started. Men in the companies often lived in the counties where the companies were raised. Knowing a county can help when researching more about the soldiers and their families.  


=== Civil War (1861–1865) ===
The [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/soldiers-and-sailors-database.htm Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] allows name searching for soldiers. The result set gives the regiments for the soldiers. Then you can check the Wiki regiment pages to determine counties. Often knowing the counties that had men in a regiment will help you determine if a soldier was your ancestor.
   
See also [[United States, National Archives, Compiled Military Service Records Sources Civil War: New York]]


New York contributed about 465,000 soldiers to Union armed forces, more than any other state. More than 50,000 of them died. Many who served were recent German and Irish immigrants.  
'''New York State Archives'''
*{{FSC|742421|item|disp=New York, Town clerks' registers of men who served in the Civil War, ca. 1865-1867}}


A helpful index to New York Civil War soldiers is ''United States, Adjutant General's Office, Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers''. New York, New York. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1964; Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=294587&disp=Index+to+compiled+service+records+of+vol++ 882057–213];). Gives regiment, company, and rank. This information can help locate pension records.
*'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932388|New York, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch - [[New York, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index -1st New York Volunteer Engineers


The Family History Library has indexes to federal service and pension records of Union Army soldiers. They are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS. The federal service and pension records themselves have not been filmed and are available only at the National Archives at http://www.archives.gov/. They are described in more detail in the [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article.
'''A wiki article describing an online collections is found at:'''


During the 1870s and 1880s, New York began making abstracts of various War Department records. These are available only at the state archives and include:
[[New York, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|New York, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records]]


''Abstracts of Civil War Muster Rolls for New York State Volunteers'', 1,231 Volumes. These are printed forms arranged by unit number and then alphabetically by the names of officers and enlisted men (excluding naval personnel). The abstracts were published as ''New York Adjutant General, Registers of New York Regiments in the War of the Rebellion'' (supplemental volumes to the Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York, 1893–1905) Serial number 1–43 (Albany, New York: James B. Lyon, 1894–1906; 1897 and 1901 in Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1264912&disp=1897%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 M2n; 1897 on film 1320818 item 4]).
==Spanish-American War (1898) ==


The series is arranged by regiment and then alphabetically by soldiers' names. There is a seventeen-volume name index (not at Family History Library). The books have most but not all of the information found in the original abstracts. The Library only has volumes for the 15th and 16th Artillery and 81st to 87th Artillery. May show name, age, date, and place of enlistment, unit, or death or discharge date or place.  
The Spanish-American War was largely fought in Cuba and the Philippines. Spanish-American War records might exist in the state from which the soldier served or in a state where the veteran later resided.  


''Abstracts of Muster Rolls for New York State Militia Units Mustered into Federal Service During the Civil War, 1861–1865''. 92 Volumes. These are arranged by unit and then alphabetically by name. The archives has a separate index to them.
'''Indexes'''  


''Abstracts of Muster Rolls for Men Who Served in the United States Navy During the Civil War, 1861–1865.'' 96 Volumes. These are arranged by U.S. Regular officers, volunteer officers, and enlisted men.  
*'''1861-1934''' {{RecordSearch|1919699|United States, General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, General Index to Pension Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
The index covers veterans of the Civil War, '''Spanish‑American War,''' Philippine Insurrection, Boxer Rebellion (1900 to 1901), and the regular Army, Navy, and Marine forces.  


Many published histories of the individual regiments with unit rosters exist, and some are on microfilm at the Family History Library. Military sketches of regimental officers and organizations are available in Frederick Phisterer, compiler, ''New York in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1865'', Third Edition, six volumes. (Albany, New York: Lyon, 1912; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=187084&disp=New+York+in+the+war+of+the+rebellion%2C+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 M2p], except Volumes 3 and 4 which the library does not have; films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=187084&disp=New+York+in+the+war+of+the+rebellion%2C+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1486494–96]). Volume one (pp. 72–77) has a listing of the units raised in particular counties. A similar listing arranged by county and town is C. E. Dornbusch, compiler, ''The Communities of New York and the Civil War: The Recruiting Areas of the New York Civil War Regiments''(New York, New York: The New York Public Library, 1962; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=188353&disp=The+communities+of+New+York+and+the+Civi%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 A1] no. 308).
*'''1898''' {{RecordSearch|1919583|United States, Index to Service Records, War with Spain, 1898}} at FamilySearch - [[United States Index to Service Records, War with Spain - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


Compilations at the state archives include:  
The New York State Archives has 40 volumes of ''Abstracts of Muster Rolls for National Guard Units Mustered into Federal Service''. For a published roster of soldiers see New York State Adjutant General, New York in the Spanish-American War, 1898, Three Volumes. (Albany, New York: James B. Lyon, 1900; FS Library book {{FSC|165424|title-id|disp=974.7 M2nys; fiche 6051368}}). Lists age, when and where enlisted, unit, and where mustered out. This was reprinted and indexed as Richard H. Saldaña, editor, ''Index to the New York Spanish-American War Veterans'', 1898, Two volumes. (Bountiful, Utah: A.I.S.I. Publishers, 1987; FS Library book {{FSC|607641|title-id|disp=974.7 M2nys}} 1987). See also original edition. {{FSC|165424|item|disp=New York Adjutant General. ''New York in the Spanish American War, 1898 : part of the report of the Adjutant-General of the state for 1900.'' 3 volumes. Albany, New York : James B. Lyon, 1900.}} FS Library Digital images


''Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War, ca. 1865–1867''. Albany, New York: New York State Archives and records Administration, 1991. (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=742421&disp=Town+clerks%27+registers+of+men+who+serv%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1993401–37].) These registers, arranged by county and town, give the individual's full name, residence, birth date and place, rank, length of enlistment, place of enlistment, race, amount of bounty paid, marital status, previous occupation, parents' names (including mother's maiden name), and promotion dates. Not all the elements are filled in. Birth date and parents' names are usually missing. The registers for New York City, Troy, and other cities are missing.
[[Image:300px-Fil-American War Feb 04,1899.jpg|thumb|right|280x210px]]  


''Return of Officers and Enlisted Men Who are Now in the Military or Naval Service''. Three Volumes. 1865. They are arranged by county and then alphabetically by town and include such genealogical information as name, age, color, place of birth, marital status, occupation, and status as voter or alien.  
Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]].


''Return of Officers and Enlisted Men Who Have Been in the Military or Naval Service, 1865''. Similar in content and arrangement to the first-mentioned volumes.
==Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902)==


''Deaths of Officers and Enlisted Men, Which Have Occurred While in the Military or Naval Services, 1865''. One Volume.  
<br>The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine%E2%80%93American_War Philippine–American War], also known as the Philippine War of Independence or the Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902), was an armed conflict between the United States and Filipino revolutionaries. The conflict arose from the struggle of the First Philippine Republic to gain independence following annexation by the United States.<br><br>


New York took a state census in 1865. This census contains detailed information on Civil War soldiers, both living and deceased. The census is available on film at the Family History Library. It is listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under NEW YORK, [COUNTY] - CENSUS. Additionally, a federal census of Union Civil War veterans was taken in 1890 (Family History Library films [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=230777&disp=Schedules+enumerating+Union+veterans+and%20%20&columns=*,0,0 338204–16]; index in book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=49003&disp=1890+New+York+census+index+of+Civil+War+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 X22dv] 1890).
==World War I (1917-1918)==


For records of national old soldier homes, including the homes in Bath and Oxford, New York, see:
World War I was a global war fought on multiple continents with several nations involved. Over four million men and women served from the United States.


United States. Veterans Administration. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&keyword=Registers+of+Veterans+at+National+Homes+for+Disabled+Volunteer+Soldiers+New+York&prekeyword=Registers+of+Veterans+at+National+Homes+for+Disabled+Volunteer+Soldiers+New+York Registers of Veterans at National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers], 1866–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (On 282 Family History Library films.) Includes general indexes for each of the twelve homes, but some volumes are indexed separately.
'''Draft Registration'''  


These Historical Registers may list the soldier's name, date and place of enlistment, rank, military unit, length of service, date and place of discharge, place of birth, age, physical description, religion, occupation, previous residence, marital status, nearest relative, pension, soldier home admission and discharge dates, disability, death date, or cause of death.  
*United States. Selective Service System. ''{{FSC|378717|title-id|disp=New York, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards}}, 1917–1918''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 441 FS Library films). Also available at:


'''Civil War Pension Index Cards''' - A free Internet index to pension applications of veterans who served in the US Army between 1861-1917 is available on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1471019 FamilySearch Record Search]. Each card gives the soldier’s name, application and certificate numbers, state of enlistment, and might include rank and death information. Other wars, of that time period, may be included.
*'''1917-1918''' {{RecordSearch|1968530|United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, World War I Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


'''Regimental Lists.''' See a [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/New_York_-_Military_-_Civil_War,_1861-1865 list of regiments] and links to their histories.&nbsp;


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*'''1917-1919''' {{RecordSearch|2513098|United States, YMCA World War I Service Cards, 1917-1919}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, YMCA World War I Service Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
 
See [[United States World War I Draft Records|WWI Draft Records]] for more information.


=== Spanish-American War (1898) and Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902)  ===
A card index to World War I servicemen is available at the New York State Archives.


The New York State Archives has 40 volumes of ''Abstracts of Muster Rolls for National Guard Units Mustered into Federal Service''. For a published roster of soldiers see New York State Adjutant General, New York in the Spanish-American War, 1898, Three Volumes. (Albany, New York: James B. Lyon, 1900; Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=165424&disp=New+York+in+the+Spanish+American+War%2C+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 M2nys; fiche 6051368]). Lists age, when and where enlisted, unit, and where mustered out. This was reprinted and indexed as Richard H. Saldaña, editor, ''Index to the New York Spanish-American War Veterans'', 1898, Two volumes. (Bountiful, Utah: A.I.S.I. Publishers, 1987; FHL book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=607641&disp=Index+to+the+New+York+Spanish%2DAmerican%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 M2nys] 1987).  
The New York State Archives has ''Abstracts of Service Records for New York National Guard and Naval Militia Units and Muster Rolls of New York National Guard Units''. Veterans' discharge records have been filed with county clerks since 1909, and some have been microfilmed.<br>


The Family History Library has microfilm copies of service and pension indexes found at the National Archives. They are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS.
*[http://digitalcollections.archives.nysed.gov/index.php/Detail/Collection/Show/collection_id/2645 National Guard World  War I New York State Archives]


=== World War I (1917–1918)  ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/457363-roll-of-honor-citizens-of-the-state-of-new-york-who-died-while-in-the-service-of-the-united-states-during-the-world-war?offset=1 J. Leslie Kincaid. Roll of Honor. Citizens of the State of New York who died while in the service of the United States during the World War.Albany: J.B. Lyon, Printers, 1922. Digital Book]
*'''1917-1919''' {{RecordSearch|2996059|United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, World War I American Expeditionary Forces Deaths, 1917-1919 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
*[https://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/wwi/HonorList/ Roll of Honor State Military Museum]
*[https://dmna.ny.gov/historic/reghist/wwi/NYNG_WW1_units.htm New York World War One Units State Military Museum]


A card index to World War I servicemen is available at the New York State Archives.
==World War II (1941-1945)==


The New York State Archives has ''Abstracts of Service Records for New York National Guard and Naval Militia Units and Muster Rolls of New York National Guard Units''. Veterans' discharge records have been filed with county clerks since 1909, and some have been microfilmed.
''' Draft Registration'''


World War I draft registration cards for men ages 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. For registration cards for New York, see:
On 16 September 1940, President Roosevelt signed into law the first peacetime Selective Service Act. During WWII, the Selective Service System conducted '''six draft registrations'''; these records are held collectively in two groupings at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, MO. The registrations are part of Record Group 147 [https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/147.html Records of the Selective Service System.] From December, 1942 to August, 1945 no enlistments were allowed. The  Selective Service became the only way men entered the service for the remainder of the war.  


United States. Selective Service System. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=378717&disp=World+War+I+Selective+Service+System+dra++ New York, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards], 1917–1918''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 441 Family History Library films.)
*'''1940-1947''' {{RecordSearch|3288447|New York, New York City, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1947}} at FamilySearch


These Draft Registration cards can also be found online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~rwguide/WWIdraft.html
On April 27, 1942, the Selective Service conducted the fourth of six draft registrations related to WWII. The "World War II Selective Service Draft Cards: Fourth Registration, 1942" is often referred to as the “Old Man’s Registration” or the “Old Man’s Draft" because it included men with a date of birth from April 28, 1877 to February 16, 1897. Since there is overlap in the WWI and WWII Selective Service registration, men born in the years 1877 to 1900 may have registered twice and have both WWII and WWI draft records.  


To find an individual's draft card, it helps to know his name and residence at the time of registration. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically by surname within each draft board.
*'''1942''' {{RecordSearch|1339071|United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; images
*'''1942''' {{RecordSearch|1861144|United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


Most counties had only one board; large cities had several. A map showing the boundaries of individual draft boards is available for most large cities. Finding an ancestor's street address in a city directory will help you determine the draft board number if he lived in a large city.
''' FamilySearch Catalog'''


Draft board addresses for Buffalo and other New York cities can be found in Second Report of the Provost Marshall General to the Secretary of War on the Operations of the Selective Service System to December 20, 1918 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1919; not at Family History Library). A street map of Buffalo without draft board registration district boundaries is on FHL film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=641275&disp=List+of+World+War+One+draft+board+maps%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1498803].
*Karl Drew Hartzell. ''The Empire State at War: World War II.''] S.l. :s. n., 1949 {{FSDL|452076}}


Maps of Albany, Rensselear, Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Richmond, Rochester, Schenectady, and Syracuse have been prepared which show the draft board registration district boundaries. The cities of New York State (except Buffalo, which is alphabetical under "B") are at the end of the microfilm. For a copy of these maps see:
'''Also available at'''


United States. Selective Service System. List of World War One Draft Board Maps. Washington, D.C.: National Archives. (Family History Library film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=641275&disp=List+of+World+War+One+draft+board+maps%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1498803].)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1002 Ancestry] ($)
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_765/wwii_old_mans_draft_registration_cards Fold3] ($).


=== World War II (1941–1945)  ===
[[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information.


The [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article describes where to write for service files for those who served in the two world wars. Information on World War II service records can also be accessed online at:  
*Daniel J. Linke. ''They also served, New Yorkers on the home front: a guide to records of the New York State War Council held in the New York State Archives.'' ALbany, New York: New York State Archives and Records Administration, 1994. {{FSC|724792|item|disp=FS Library 974.7 M2Ld}}


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===Korean War (1950–1953)===


http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html
The Korean War was a conflict between North Korea (and its communist allies) and South Korea (with support of the United Nations, primarily the United States). See the [[United States Korean War 1950 to 1953|Korean War]] wiki article for information on records and their availability.


=== Militia (National Guard) (1832–1962)  ===
==Vietnam War (1964–1972)==


Militia records are valuable for finding military personnel who may have served during peacetime. The New York State Library has the ''Annual Report of the Adjutant General''. 192 Volumes. (Albany, New York: State printers, 1832–1962; 1868, 1886, and 1889 in Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1264909&disp=1869%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.7 M2n]; 1865 on film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1264909&disp=1869%20%20&columns=*,0,0 1000223] item 3). The reports give the names of commissioned officers serving in the militia (later the National Guard). The reports do not list officers and men in the regular U.S. Army and Navy. They give name and rank. The lists of commissioned officers do not give residences. The published reports are not indexed.  
The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam (and its communist allies) and South Vietnam (with support of its anti-communist allies, including the United States). See the [[United States Vietnam War 1964 to 1972|Vietnam War]] wiki article for information on records and their availability.  


The New York State Archives has ''Abstracts of Service Records for New York National Guard and Naval Militia Units and annual Muster Rolls of New York National Guard Units, 1876–1941''. The National Guard muster rolls contain no information other than name, rank, and whether present or absent at muster. The records are not indexed and the State Archives will not search them unless the unit number and the year are provided.<br>
==Militia (National Guard) (1832–1962)==


== Important Websites  ==
Militia records are valuable for finding military personnel who may have served during peacetime. The New York State Library has the ''Annual Report of the Adjutant General''. 192 Volumes. (Albany, New York: State printers, 1832–1962; 1868, 1886, and 1889 in FS Library book {{FSC|1264909|title-id|disp=974.7 M2n}}; 1865 on film {{FSC|1264909|title-id|disp=1000223}} item 3). The reports give the names of commissioned officers serving in the militia (later the National Guard). The reports do not list officers and men in the regular U.S. Army and Navy. They give name and rank. The lists of commissioned officers do not give residences. The published reports are not indexed.


*[http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/index.htm New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center]
The New York State Archives has ''Abstracts of Service Records for New York National Guard and Naval Militia Units and annual Muster Rolls of New York National Guard Units, 1876–1941''. The National Guard muster rolls contain no information other than name, rank, and whether present or absent at muster. The records are not indexed and the State Archives will not search them unless the unit number and the year are provided.<br>


=== References  ===
===Websites===


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*[http://www.americanwars.org American Wars]
*[http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com New Horizons Genealogy]
*[http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/index.htm New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center]
*[https://www.newyorkgenlinks.com/MilitaryRecords/ New York Genealogy Links - Military Records]
*[https://www.newyorkgenlinks.com/militaryburials/ New York Genealogy Links - Military Burial Locations]


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