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Orton, Richard H. ''Records of California Men in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1867'' Sacramento, California: State Office, 1890. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=172748&disp=Military+records+of+the+Civil+War%3B+ind%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.4 M2a; film 1000133 item 4; fiche 6051180].) This has a roster of the California troops. It lists their name, rank, place of enrollment, date of enlistment and muster, and remarks. This book is indexed in: | Orton, Richard H. ''Records of California Men in the War of the Rebellion, 1861-1867'' Sacramento, California: State Office, 1890. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=172748&disp=Military+records+of+the+Civil+War%3B+ind%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.4 M2a; film 1000133 item 4; fiche 6051180].) This has a roster of the California troops. It lists their name, rank, place of enrollment, date of enlistment and muster, and remarks. This book is indexed in: | ||
Parker, J. Carlyle. ''A Personal Name Index to Orton's "Records of California Men in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1867''. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1978. (Family History Library book 979.4 M2a index.) | Parker, J. Carlyle. ''A Personal Name Index to Orton's "Records of California Men in the War of the Rebellion, 1861 to 1867''. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1978. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=979.4+M2a book 979.4 M2a] index.) | ||
By 1890, about 40 percent of the Civil War Union veterans were members of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The descriptive books of each GAR post usually show each member's name, age, rank, birthplace, residence, occupation, and enlistment and discharge information. The Family History Library has membership records for some posts. Some are found in: | By 1890, about 40 percent of the Civil War Union veterans were members of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The descriptive books of each GAR post usually show each member's name, age, rank, birthplace, residence, occupation, and enlistment and discharge information. The Family History Library has membership records for some posts. Some are found in: | ||
Grand Army of the Republic. Department of Utah. ''Grand Army of the Republic Utah Membership''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Archives, 1981. (On three Family History Library films beginning with 1666083.) This film contains membership information for posts 1–5, 7, and 22. | Grand Army of the Republic. Department of Utah. ''Grand Army of the Republic Utah Membership''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Archives, 1981. (On three Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=463322&disp=Grand+Army+of+the+Republic+Utah+membersh%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films beginning with 1666083].) This film contains membership information for posts 1–5, 7, and 22. | ||
The GAR organization has published Civil War history books. A history about the Civil War and veteran organizations in Utah is: | The GAR organization has published Civil War history books. A history about the Civil War and veteran organizations in Utah is: | ||
Fisher, Margaret M. ''Utah and the Civil War''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book Company, 1929. (Family History Library book 979.2 H2f.) This contains the rosters of the Lot Smith expedition and the Robert T. Burton expedition. The J. Q. Knowlton GAR post directed the writing of this history. | Fisher, Margaret M. ''Utah and the Civil War''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book Company, 1929. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=979.2+H2f book 979.2 H2f].) This contains the rosters of the Lot Smith expedition and the Robert T. Burton expedition. The J. Q. Knowlton GAR post directed the writing of this history. | ||
=== Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) === | === Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) === | ||
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Utah muster-in rolls for 1898 to 1899 are at the Utah State Archives and on film at the Family History Library: | Utah muster-in rolls for 1898 to 1899 are at the Utah State Archives and on film at the Family History Library: | ||
''Military Records, Spanish-American War, 1898–1899'' (Utah). Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library film 485751.) They contain the soldier's name, rank, age, place of birth, and occupation. The muster-out roll has date last paid, destination, and place of discharge | ''Military Records, Spanish-American War, 1898–1899'' (Utah). Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=160742&disp=Military+records%2C+Spanish%2DAmerican+W%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 485751].) They contain the soldier's name, rank, age, place of birth, and occupation. The muster-out roll has date last paid, destination, and place of discharge | ||
Published histories of Utah volunteers include: | Published histories of Utah volunteers include: | ||
''The History of the Utah Volunteers in the Spanish-American War and in the Philippine Islands.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: W. F. Ford, 1900. (Family History Library book 979.2 M2p; film 1697617 item.) This source includes the names of volunteers for wars from 1898–1901. It gives biographical sketches of officers and men from Utah. There is a roster of men listing name, rank, and residence along with the official reports. | ''The History of the Utah Volunteers in the Spanish-American War and in the Philippine Islands.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: W. F. Ford, 1900. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=167097&disp=History+of+the+Utah+volunteers+in+the+Sp%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 M2p; film 1697617] item.) This source includes the names of volunteers for wars from 1898–1901. It gives biographical sketches of officers and men from Utah. There is a roster of men listing name, rank, and residence along with the official reports. | ||
Mabey, Charles R. ''The Utah Batteries: A History. [Spanish American War 1898]'' Salt Lake City, Utah: n.p., 1900. (Family History Library book 979.2 M2m; film 1000615 item 5.) This book includes each soldier's name and place of residence at time of enlistment. | Mabey, Charles R. ''The Utah Batteries: A History. [Spanish American War 1898]'' Salt Lake City, Utah: n.p., 1900. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=180874&disp=The+Utah+batteries%2C+a+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 M2m; film 1000615 item 5].) This book includes each soldier's name and place of residence at time of enlistment. | ||
The pension index for soldiers from this war are found with the Civil War Pension indexes. See the [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records Research Outline for]] information on this index. | The pension index for soldiers from this war are found with the Civil War Pension indexes. See the [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records Research Outline for]] information on this index. | ||
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The Family History Library has some records from the Utah State Archives on this campaign. These records include the Mexican Border Service muster rolls and the Index to Utah participants: | The Family History Library has some records from the Utah State Archives on this campaign. These records include the Mexican Border Service muster rolls and the Index to Utah participants: | ||
Utah State Archives (Salt Lake City, Utah). ''Mexican Border Campaign'' (15 March 1916–5 February 1917). ''Index to Those Who Participated From Utah.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library film 536225.) This record is arranged alphabetically by surname. It gives each person's name; rank; unit; and dates and places of enlistment, muster, and discharge | Utah State Archives (Salt Lake City, Utah). ''Mexican Border Campaign'' (15 March 1916–5 February 1917). ''Index to Those Who Participated From Utah.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=172759&disp=Mexican+border+campaign+%2815+Mar%2E+191%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 536225].) This record is arranged alphabetically by surname. It gives each person's name; rank; unit; and dates and places of enlistment, muster, and discharge | ||
The pension index for soldiers from this campaign is found with the federal pension indexes. See the [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records Research Outline]] for further information. | The pension index for soldiers from this campaign is found with the federal pension indexes. See the [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records Research Outline]] for further information. | ||
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More than 24,000 men from Utah served in World War I. The Family History Library has a copy of the set of service questionnaires for World War I soldiers from the Utah State Archives: | More than 24,000 men from Utah served in World War I. The Family History Library has a copy of the set of service questionnaires for World War I soldiers from the Utah State Archives: | ||
United States. War Department. ''World War I Service Records of Utahns''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library films 485733-50.) The records are arranged alphabetically and contain such information as the soldier's date and place of birth, names of parents, and names of spouse and children. Photographs are included for many soldiers. | United States. War Department. ''World War I Service Records of Utahns''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=161655&disp=World+War+I+service+records+of+Utahns%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 485733-50].) The records are arranged alphabetically and contain such information as the soldier's date and place of birth, names of parents, and names of spouse and children. Photographs are included for many soldiers. | ||
The Family History Library and Utah State Archives have service records which list the person's residence, date and place of birth, injuries, residence at time of joining, enlistment place, service, and discharge date. They are arranged alphabetically. Records for both the Army and Marine Corps are: | The Family History Library and Utah State Archives have service records which list the person's residence, date and place of birth, injuries, residence at time of joining, enlistment place, service, and discharge date. They are arranged alphabetically. Records for both the Army and Marine Corps are: | ||
United States. Marine Corps. ''World War I Service Records, Marines (from Utah).'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Archives and Record Service, 1973. (Family History Library film 1643885.) | United States. Marine Corps. ''World War I Service Records, Marines (from Utah).'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Archives and Record Service, 1973. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=562093&disp=World+War+I+service+records%2C+Marines+%%20%20&columns=*,0,0 film 1643885].) | ||
United States. Adjutant General's Office. World War I Service Records, Army (Utah). Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Archives and Record Service, 1973. (Family History Library films 1643886–94.) | United States. Adjutant General's Office. World War I Service Records, Army (Utah). Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah State Archives and Record Service, 1973. (Family History Library films 1643886–94.) | ||
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A published roster of soldiers is found in: | A published roster of soldiers is found in: | ||
Warrum, Noble ''Utah in the World War''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Council of Defense, 1924. (Family History Library book 979.2 M2w; film 1033897 item 8.) This book lists the soldier's name, place of residence upon enlistment, and dates of service | Warrum, Noble ''Utah in the World War''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Utah Council of Defense, 1924. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=170948&disp=Utah+in+the+World+War%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 M2w; film 1033897 item 8].) This book lists the soldier's name, place of residence upon enlistment, and dates of service | ||
World War I draft registration cards for men age 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 Utah, see: | World War I draft registration cards for men age 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 Utah, see: | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''Utah World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 20 Family History Library films beginning with 1983881.) | United States. Selective Service System. ''Utah World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 20 Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=754898&disp=Utah%2C+World+War+I+Selective+Service+Sy%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films beginning with 1983881].) | ||
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. All the counties, except Salt Lake and Weber, had only one board. Weber County has several for Ogden and one for the rest of Weber. Salt Lake County has several boards. Salt Lake City boards are separated from the county. | 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. All the counties, except Salt Lake and Weber, had only one board. Weber County has several for Ogden and one for the rest of Weber. Salt Lake County has several boards. Salt Lake City boards are separated from the county. | ||
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More than 65,000 Utah men and women served in the armed forces during this World War II. They are included in an alphabetical card index that lists date and place of birth, name and address of next of kin, marital status, name and address of spouse, and military history for each individual. | More than 65,000 Utah men and women served in the armed forces during this World War II. They are included in an alphabetical card index that lists date and place of birth, name and address of next of kin, marital status, name and address of spouse, and military history for each individual. | ||
Utah State Archives (Salt Lake City, Utah). ''Index to Military Records of World War II. Veterans from Utah''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library films 536228–38.) This record is arranged separately by branch of service, then alphabetically by surname. | Utah State Archives (Salt Lake City, Utah). ''Index to Military Records of World War II. Veterans from Utah''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1966. (Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=172752&disp=Index+to+military+records+of+World+War+I%20%20&columns=*,0,0 films 536228–38].) This record is arranged separately by branch of service, then alphabetically by surname. | ||
=== Additional Military Records === | === Additional Military Records === | ||
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The Utah State Archives has a large collection of military records. A current listing of their holdings is available at the Internet site. A published inventory of their military holdings in 1981 is: | The Utah State Archives has a large collection of military records. A current listing of their holdings is available at the Internet site. A published inventory of their military holdings in 1981 is: | ||
Utah State Archives and Records Service. ''Inventory, Military Department, Record Group 027, Microfilms and Microfiche''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Archives, 1981. (Family History Library book 979.2 M2.) This gives the accession number, title, period covered, subject, and geography covered by the records. | Utah State Archives and Records Service. ''Inventory, Military Department, Record Group 027, Microfilms and Microfiche''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Archives, 1981. (Family History Library[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=2648&disp=Inventory%2C+Military+Department%2C+Reco%20%20&columns=*,0,0 book 979.2 M2].) This gives the accession number, title, period covered, subject, and geography covered by the records. | ||
Many records are also located at the Family History Library. Histories of each war are available. This outline gives some of the records for Utah. More will be listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | Many records are also located at the Family History Library. Histories of each war are available. This outline gives some of the records for Utah. More will be listed in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||