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=== The following are the wars that occured before 1775 in what is now the United States.<span></span> === | === The following are the wars that occured before 1775 in what is now the United States.<span></span> === | ||
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<sub><span><span>Information from: <span>Family History Library US/Canada Consultants, "[The Colonial Wars," in </span>''<span>LAD Release 4.1</span>''<span>, Family History Library, 2004, mjm.</span></span></span></sub> | <sub><span><span>Information from: <span>Family History Library US/Canada Consultants, "[The Colonial Wars," in </span>''<span>LAD Release 4.1</span>''<span>, Family History Library, 2004, mjm.</span></span></span></sub> | ||
=== <span><span><span>The states involved in colonial wars were:</span></span></span> === | === <span><span><span>The states involved in colonial wars were:</span></span></span> === | ||
<span><span><span>Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.</span></span></span> | <span><span><span>Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.</span></span></span> | ||
=== Where to find records === | === Where to find records === | ||
Many colonists served in local militias and participated in [[King William-s War, 1689-1697|King William’s War (1689–97]]), [[Queen Anne's War 1702 to 1713]], [[King George-s War, 1744-1748|King George’s War]] (1744–48), and the [[French and Indian War, 1754-1763|French and Indian War]] (1754–63). Because these were local units and not part of the British Army, any surviving records are in historical societies and state libraries and archives. | Many colonists served in local militias and participated in [[King William-s War, 1689-1697|King William’s War (1689–97]]), [[Queen Anne's War 1702 to 1713|Queen Anne's War 1702 to 1713]], [[King George-s War, 1744-1748|King George’s War]] (1744–48), and the [[French and Indian War, 1754-1763|French and Indian War]] (1754–63). Because these were local units and not part of the British Army, any surviving records are in historical societies and state libraries and archives. | ||
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The Family History Library has copies of many of the records that have been published. These are found in Place Search in the Family History Library Catalog under: | The Family History Library has copies of many of the records that have been published. These are found in Place Search in the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
[STATE] ‑ MILITARY RECORDS<br>[STATE], [COUNTY] ‑ MILITARY RECORDS<br>[STATE], [COUNTY], [CITY] ‑ MILITARY RECORDS | [STATE] ‑ MILITARY RECORDS<br>[STATE], [COUNTY] ‑ MILITARY RECORDS<br>[STATE], [COUNTY], [CITY] ‑ MILITARY RECORDS | ||
=== For historical information and sources for this period, see the following: === | === For historical information and sources for this period, see the following: === | ||
Gallay, Alan, editor. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=767344&disp=Colonial+wars+of+North+America%2C+1512%2%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Colonial Wars of North America] 1512–1763: An Encyclopedia''. New York, New York: Garland Publishing, 1996. (FHL book 973 M2cw.) Contains short essays with references on people, events and topics from the Spanish conquistadors to Pontiac Wars of 1763. | Gallay, Alan, editor. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=767344&disp=Colonial+wars+of+North+America%2C+1512%2%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Colonial Wars of North America] 1512–1763: An Encyclopedia''. New York, New York: Garland Publishing, 1996. (FHL book 973 M2cw.) Contains short essays with references on people, events and topics from the Spanish conquistadors to Pontiac Wars of 1763. | ||
Lydon, James G. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=433114&disp=Struggle+for+empire&columns=*,0,0 Struggle For Empire: A Bibliography of the French and Indian War].'' New York, New York: Garland Publishing, 1986. (FHL book 973 M23b, vol. 7.) This book is arranged by topics and is a bibliography with brief annotations of books and articles relating to the French and Indian War. | Lydon, James G. ''[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=433114&disp=Struggle+for+empire&columns=*,0,0 Struggle For Empire: A Bibliography of the French and Indian War].'' New York, New York: Garland Publishing, 1986. (FHL book 973 M23b, vol. 7.) This book is arranged by topics and is a bibliography with brief annotations of books and articles relating to the French and Indian War. | ||
=== Veterans’ and Lineage Society Records === | === Veterans’ and Lineage Society Records === | ||
'''The General Society of Colonial Wars'''. This society was established in 1893 and has no permanent headquarters. Check the current edition of the Encyclopedia of Associations described in “Veterans and Lineage Society Records,” in the “Types of Military Records” section of this outline. | '''The General Society of Colonial Wars'''. This society was established in 1893 and has no permanent headquarters. Check the current edition of the Encyclopedia of Associations described in “Veterans and Lineage Society Records,” in the “Types of Military Records” section of this outline. | ||
The Family History Library has the following records of this society: | The Family History Library has the following records of this society: | ||
* Register of Members: FHL film [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=376474&disp=Lineage+records%2C+no%2E+1%2D14199%2C+16++&first=101&last=200&columns=*,0,0 528676] | *Register of Members: FHL film [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=376474&disp=Lineage+records%2C+no%2E+1%2D14199%2C+16++&first=101&last=200&columns=*,0,0 528676] | ||
* Lineage Papers: FHL films[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=376474&disp=Lineage+records%2C+no.+1-14199%2C+16++ 515990]–528428 | *Lineage Papers: FHL films[http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=376474&disp=Lineage+records%2C+no.+1-14199%2C+16++ 515990]–528428 | ||
* Supplemental Records: FHL films [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=376474&disp=Lineage+records%2C+no%2E+1%2D14199%2C+16++&first=101&last=200&columns=*,0,0 528429]–528675 | *Supplemental Records: FHL films [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&titleno=376474&disp=Lineage+records%2C+no%2E+1%2D14199%2C+16++&first=101&last=200&columns=*,0,0 528429]–528675 | ||
* Index: FHL films [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=376474&disp=Lineage+records%2C+no.+1-14199%2C+16++ 528677]–533974 | *Index: FHL films [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=376474&disp=Lineage+records%2C+no.+1-14199%2C+16++ 528677]–533974 | ||
For the complete listing of film numbers, look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | For the complete listing of film numbers, look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: | ||
UNITED STATES - SOCIETIES | UNITED STATES - SOCIETIES | ||
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List of Colonial Wars[edit | edit source]
[edit | edit source]
The following are the wars that occured before 1775 in what is now the United States.[edit | edit source]
By Date By War
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1637 |
1755-1763 | ||
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1675-1676 |
1744-1748 | ||
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1689-1697 |
1675-1676 | ||
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1702-1713 |
1689-1697 | ||
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1744-1748 |
1774 | ||
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1755-1763 |
1637 | ||
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1774 |
1702-1713 |
Information from: Family History Library US/Canada Consultants, "[The Colonial Wars," in LAD Release 4.1, Family History Library, 2004, mjm.
The states involved in colonial wars were:[edit | edit source]
Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Where to find records[edit | edit source]
Many colonists served in local militias and participated in King William’s War (1689–97), Queen Anne's War 1702 to 1713, King George’s War (1744–48), and the French and Indian War (1754–63). Because these were local units and not part of the British Army, any surviving records are in historical societies and state libraries and archives.
The Family History Library has copies of many of the records that have been published. These are found in Place Search in the Family History Library Catalog under:
[STATE] ‑ MILITARY RECORDS
[STATE], [COUNTY] ‑ MILITARY RECORDS
[STATE], [COUNTY], [CITY] ‑ MILITARY RECORDS
For historical information and sources for this period, see the following:[edit | edit source]
Gallay, Alan, editor. Colonial Wars of North America 1512–1763: An Encyclopedia. New York, New York: Garland Publishing, 1996. (FHL book 973 M2cw.) Contains short essays with references on people, events and topics from the Spanish conquistadors to Pontiac Wars of 1763.
Lydon, James G. Struggle For Empire: A Bibliography of the French and Indian War. New York, New York: Garland Publishing, 1986. (FHL book 973 M23b, vol. 7.) This book is arranged by topics and is a bibliography with brief annotations of books and articles relating to the French and Indian War.
Veterans’ and Lineage Society Records[edit | edit source]
The General Society of Colonial Wars. This society was established in 1893 and has no permanent headquarters. Check the current edition of the Encyclopedia of Associations described in “Veterans and Lineage Society Records,” in the “Types of Military Records” section of this outline.
The Family History Library has the following records of this society:
- Register of Members: FHL film 528676
- Lineage Papers: FHL films515990–528428
- Supplemental Records: FHL films 528429–528675
- Index: FHL films 528677–533974
For the complete listing of film numbers, look in the Place Search of the Family History Library Catalog under:
UNITED STATES - SOCIETIES