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The U.S. Military Records Research Outline (34118) provides more information on federal military records and search strategies. | The U.S. Military Records Research Outline (34118) provides more information on federal military records and search strategies. | ||
Many military records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. The United States Research Outline provides more information on federal records. For Arizona the following sources are also very helpful: | Many military records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. The United States Research Outline provides more information on federal records. For [[Portal:Arizona|Arizona]] the following sources are also very helpful: | ||
=== Forts and Camps === | === Forts and Camps === | ||
Military forts and camps were established by the military authorized by the federal govenment, built to house and maintain the military who were to assist in maintianing the peace by enforcing treaties and providing protection to settlers. (LINK Arizona - Native American) | Military forts and camps were established by the military authorized by the federal govenment, built to house and maintain the military who were to assist in maintianing the peace by enforcing treaties and providing protection to settlers. (LINK Arizona - Native American) | ||
Fort Apache | Fort Apache | ||
Fort Bear Springs | Fort Bear Springs | ||
Fort Bonito | Fort Bonito | ||
Fort Bowie | Fort Bowie | ||
Fort Breckinridge | Fort Breckinridge | ||
Fort Buchanan | Fort Buchanan | ||
Fort Crittenden | Fort Crittenden | ||
Fort Defiance | Fort Defiance | ||
Camp Douglas | Camp Douglas | ||
Camp Emmet Crawford (1886) | Camp Emmet Crawford (1886) | ||
Fort Grant | Fort Grant | ||
Fort Hauchuca | Fort Hauchuca | ||
Fort Lowell | Fort Lowell | ||
Fort McDowel | Fort McDowel | ||
Fort Mason | Fort Mason | ||
Fort Mohave | Fort Mohave | ||
Camp Newell | Camp Newell | ||
Camp Tucson | Camp Tucson | ||
Fort Thomas | Fort Thomas | ||
Fort Verde | Fort Verde | ||
Fort Wallen | Fort Wallen | ||
Fort Whipple | Fort Whipple | ||
Fort Yuma | Fort Yuma | ||
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=== Civil War (1861-1865) === | === Civil War (1861-1865) === | ||
Arizona soldiers served in both the Union and Confederate armies. The compiled military service records (FHL film 536241) and indexes (FHL film 821837) for the Confederacy are available at the Family History Library and the National Archives. You may also find the union soldiers listed in the New Mexico Territory Civil War Records (FHL films 471538-83) and index (FHL films 821883-6). | Arizona soldiers served in both the Union and Confederate armies. The compiled military service records (FHL film 536241) and indexes (FHL film 821837) for the Confederacy are available at the Family History Library and the National Archives. You may also find the union soldiers listed in the New Mexico Territory Civil War Records (FHL films 471538-83) and index (FHL films 821883-6). | ||
The compiled service records and pensions of Union soldiers have not been microfilmed. They are only available at the National Archives. An index to the pensioners is on film at the Family History Library. (beginning with FHL film 540757) | The compiled service records and pensions of Union soldiers have not been microfilmed. They are only available at the National Archives. An index to the pensioners is on film at the Family History Library. (beginning with FHL film 540757) | ||
=== Indian Wars (1798-1914) === | === Indian Wars (1798-1914) === | ||
Soldiers who served at military posts can be located by searching Registers of Enlistments in the United States Army, 1798-1914. These enlistment registers are available at the Family History Library (beginning with FHL film 350307). These include data on the soldier's name, physical description, age, occupation, and birthplace. | Soldiers who served at military posts can be located by searching Registers of Enlistments in the United States Army, 1798-1914. These enlistment registers are available at the Family History Library (beginning with FHL film 350307). These include data on the soldier's name, physical description, age, occupation, and birthplace. | ||
Two indexes are available for pension records: Old War Pension Index (1815-1926) and Index to Indian Wars (1892-1926). Both of these indexes are available at the Family History Library and at the National Archives. These indexes are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS. | Two indexes are available for pension records: Old War Pension Index (1815-1926) and Index to Indian Wars (1892-1926). Both of these indexes are available at the Family History Library and at the National Archives. These indexes are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS. | ||
A history of military forts is Ray Brandes, ''Frontier Military Posts of Arizona'' (Globe, Arizona: Dale S. King, 1960; FHL book 979.1 M2b). There is a map of army installations, 1849-1886, on FHL fiche 6017659. | A history of military forts is Ray Brandes, ''Frontier Military Posts of Arizona'' (Globe, Arizona: Dale S. King, 1960; FHL book 979.1 M2b). There is a map of army installations, 1849-1886, on FHL fiche 6017659. | ||
=== World War I (1917-1918) === | === World War I (1917-1918) === | ||
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 Arizona, 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 Arizona, see: | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''Arizona, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. (On FHL films beginning with 1473300.) | United States. Selective Service System. ''Arizona, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. (On FHL films beginning with 1473300.) | ||
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. Most counties had only one board; large cities had several. | 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. Most counties had only one board; large cities had several. | ||
=== Additional Military Records === | === Additional Military Records === | ||
Additional military records are at the Department of Libraries, Archives and Public Records. | Additional military records are at the Department of Libraries, Archives and Public Records. | ||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||
* Family History Library at [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] | *Family History Library at [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] | ||
* National Archives at http://www.archives.gov/ | *National Archives at http://www.archives.gov/ | ||
* Arizona Department of Libraries, Archives and Public Records at http://www.lib.az.us/<br><!--{12078407432090} --> | *Arizona Department of Libraries, Archives and Public Records at http://www.lib.az.us/<br><!--{12078407432090} --> <!--{12078407432091} --> | ||
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Revision as of 22:55, 1 May 2008
The U.S. Military Records Research Outline (34118) provides more information on federal military records and search strategies.
Many military records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. The United States Research Outline provides more information on federal records. For Arizona the following sources are also very helpful:
Forts and Camps[edit | edit source]
Military forts and camps were established by the military authorized by the federal govenment, built to house and maintain the military who were to assist in maintianing the peace by enforcing treaties and providing protection to settlers. (LINK Arizona - Native American)
Fort Apache
Fort Bear Springs
Fort Bonito
Fort Bowie
Fort Breckinridge
Fort Buchanan
Fort Crittenden
Fort Defiance
Camp Douglas
Camp Emmet Crawford (1886)
Fort Grant
Fort Hauchuca
Fort Lowell
Fort McDowel
Fort Mason
Fort Mohave
Camp Newell
Camp Tucson
Fort Thomas
Fort Verde
Fort Wallen
Fort Whipple
Fort Yuma
Civil War (1861-1865)[edit | edit source]
Arizona soldiers served in both the Union and Confederate armies. The compiled military service records (FHL film 536241) and indexes (FHL film 821837) for the Confederacy are available at the Family History Library and the National Archives. You may also find the union soldiers listed in the New Mexico Territory Civil War Records (FHL films 471538-83) and index (FHL films 821883-6).
The compiled service records and pensions of Union soldiers have not been microfilmed. They are only available at the National Archives. An index to the pensioners is on film at the Family History Library. (beginning with FHL film 540757)
Indian Wars (1798-1914)[edit | edit source]
Soldiers who served at military posts can be located by searching Registers of Enlistments in the United States Army, 1798-1914. These enlistment registers are available at the Family History Library (beginning with FHL film 350307). These include data on the soldier's name, physical description, age, occupation, and birthplace.
Two indexes are available for pension records: Old War Pension Index (1815-1926) and Index to Indian Wars (1892-1926). Both of these indexes are available at the Family History Library and at the National Archives. These indexes are listed in the Family History Library Catalog under UNITED STATES - MILITARY RECORDS.
A history of military forts is Ray Brandes, Frontier Military Posts of Arizona (Globe, Arizona: Dale S. King, 1960; FHL book 979.1 M2b). There is a map of army installations, 1849-1886, on FHL fiche 6017659.
World War I (1917-1918)[edit | edit source]
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 Arizona, see:
United States. Selective Service System. Arizona, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1987-1988. (On FHL films beginning with 1473300.)
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. Most counties had only one board; large cities had several.
Additional Military Records[edit | edit source]
Additional military records are at the Department of Libraries, Archives and Public Records.
Web Sites[edit | edit source]
- Family History Library at www.familysearch.org
- National Archives at http://www.archives.gov/
- Arizona Department of Libraries, Archives and Public Records at http://www.lib.az.us/