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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[New York|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[New_York_Military_Records|Military Records]]''  
''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[New York|New York]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[New_York_Military_Records|Military Records]]''  


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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.  
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.  
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*"Register of the National Society of Colonial Dames of the State of New York, 1893-1913" ([http://books.google.com/books?id=bGIUAAAAYAAJ Google Books]) ([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.
*"Register of the National Society of Colonial Dames of the State of New York, 1893-1913" ([http://books.google.com/books?id=bGIUAAAAYAAJ Google Books]) ([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.


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=== Revolutionary War (1775-1783)  ===
=== Revolutionary War (1775-1783)  ===
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*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 {{FHL|173815|title-id|disp=974.7 H23k; film 928293 item 2}}.)
*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 {{FHL|173815|title-id|disp=974.7 H23k; film 928293 item 2}}.)


Online:
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*[http://www.americanwars.org/american-revolution-new-york.htm New York in the Revolution as Colony and State] Roberts, James A. ''New York in the Revolution as Colony and State''. Second Edition. Volume 1. Albany, New York: Press of Brandow Printing, 1898; Reprinted and formatted for the web.
*[http://www.americanwars.org/american-revolution-new-york.htm New York in the Revolution as Colony and State] Roberts, James A. ''New York in the Revolution as Colony and State''. Second Edition. Volume 1. Albany, New York: Press of Brandow Printing, 1898; Reprinted and formatted for the web.


'''Pension Records'''
=== 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:  
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:  
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*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 {{FHL|484382|title-id|disp=882841–98}}.)
*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 {{FHL|484382|title-id|disp=882841–98}}.)


The 1835 Pension Roll:  
'''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.  
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.  
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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 {{FHL|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; FHL book {{FHL|607641|title-id|disp=974.7 M2nys}} 1987).  
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 {{FHL|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; FHL book {{FHL|607641|title-id|disp=974.7 M2nys}} 1987).  


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Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]].  
Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]].  
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