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=== Revolutionary War (1775–1783) === | === Revolutionary War (1775–1783) === | ||
White, Virgil D. ''Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files.'' 4 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing Co., 1990–1992. (FHL book 973 M28g.) Volume four is an every-name index to volumes one to three. These volumes contain detailed abstracts with names, dates, and places mentioned in the Revolutionary War Pension files. | *White, Virgil D. ''Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files.'' 4 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing Co., 1990–1992. (FHL book 973 M28g.) Volume four is an every-name index to volumes one to three. These volumes contain detailed abstracts with names, dates, and places mentioned in the Revolutionary War Pension files. | ||
*''Revolutionary War Veterans, 1775–1784, Buried in Wisconsin.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. This is a microfilm of a typescript. (FHL film 940199 item 9.) This lists 43 Revolutionary War soldiers and the states from which they came to Wisconsin. | |||
''Revolutionary War Veterans, 1775–1784, Buried in Wisconsin.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. This is a microfilm of a typescript. (FHL film 940199 item 9.) This lists 43 Revolutionary War soldiers and the states from which they came to Wisconsin. | |||
See the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline](30972), "Military Records" section, for several excellent DAR and SAR indexes, available at the Family History Library, to cemetery records of Revolutionary War soldiers. | See the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline](30972), "Military Records" section, for several excellent DAR and SAR indexes, available at the Family History Library, to cemetery records of Revolutionary War soldiers. | ||
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=== War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | ||
White, Virgil D. ''Index to War of 1812 Pension Files.'' 2 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing Co., 1992. (FHL book 973 M22i 1992.) | *White, Virgil D. ''Index to War of 1812 Pension Files.'' 2 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing Co., 1992. (FHL book 973 M22i 1992.) | ||
If you do not have access to the above book, you will find the same information on the National Archives microfilms of the ''Index to War of 1812 Pension Application Files'' (FHL films 840421–500 and 847501–32). This lists the soldier's name and often the name of his wife. | If you do not have access to the above book, you will find the same information on the National Archives microfilms of the ''Index to War of 1812 Pension Application Files'' (FHL films 840421–500 and 847501–32). This lists the soldier's name and often the name of his wife. | ||
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=== Indian Wars (1815–1858) === | === Indian Wars (1815–1858) === | ||
White, Virgil D. ''Index to Volunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars and Disturbances, 1815–1858''. 2 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: The National Historical Publishing Co., 1994. (FHL book 973 M22wiv.) | *White, Virgil D. ''Index to Volunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars and Disturbances, 1815–1858''. 2 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: The National Historical Publishing Co., 1994. (FHL book 973 M22wiv.) | ||
=== Mexican War (1846–1848) === | === Mexican War (1846–1848) === | ||
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You may wish to search records of soldiers and widows of the Mexican War, 1846–1848. For example, the following index is available: | You may wish to search records of soldiers and widows of the Mexican War, 1846–1848. For example, the following index is available: | ||
White, Virgil D. ''Index to Mexican War Pension Files''. Waynesboro, Tennessee: The National Historical Publishing Co., 1989. (FHL book 973 M22mw.) | *White, Virgil D. ''Index to Mexican War Pension Files''. Waynesboro, Tennessee: The National Historical Publishing Co., 1989. (FHL book 973 M22mw.) | ||
=== Civil War (1861–1865) === | === Civil War (1861–1865) === | ||
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For Civil War veterans another source is: | For Civil War veterans another source is: | ||
Miljat, Leslie Elizabeth. ''Admission Applications, 1867–1872, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers,'' ''Northwestern Branch, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.'' Wauwatosa, Wisconsin L. E. Miljat, 1991. (FHL book 977.595 M28m.) This lists Civil War soldiers from many parts of the country. | *Miljat, Leslie Elizabeth. ''Admission Applications, 1867–1872, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers,'' ''Northwestern Branch, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.'' Wauwatosa, Wisconsin L. E. Miljat, 1991. (FHL book 977.595 M28m.) This lists Civil War soldiers from many parts of the country. | ||
The applications contain family history information about each veteran, such as name of spouse, father, siblings, or children; Civil War unit; discharge or death date; and burial place. The Family History Library has the original applications and records of this home for the years, 1867–1934 (FHL films beginning with film 1561060.) | The applications contain family history information about each veteran, such as name of spouse, father, siblings, or children; Civil War unit; discharge or death date; and burial place. The Family History Library has the original applications and records of this home for the years, 1867–1934 (FHL films beginning with film 1561060.) | ||
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When the 1890 census was taken, a listing was made of Civil War soldiers and their widows. This has been indexed in: | When the 1890 census was taken, a listing was made of Civil War soldiers and their widows. This has been indexed in: | ||
Jackson, Ronald Vern. ''1890 Wisconsin Veterans Census Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems, Inc., 1988. (FHL book 977.5 X22w 1890.) | *Jackson, Ronald Vern. ''1890 Wisconsin Veterans Census Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems, Inc., 1988. (FHL book 977.5 X22w 1890.) | ||
An important index available on microfilm is: | An important index available on microfilm is: | ||
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United States Veterans Administration. ''Pension Index File, Alphabetical; of the Veterans Administration'' . . . Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration, Publications Service, 1953. (On 544 FHL films beginning with film 0540757.) To obtain copies of the actual pension files, you will want to write to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. | United States Veterans Administration. ''Pension Index File, Alphabetical; of the Veterans Administration'' . . . Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration, Publications Service, 1953. (On 544 FHL films beginning with film 0540757.) To obtain copies of the actual pension files, you will want to write to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. | ||
''Biographical sketches of soldiers are in Soldiers' and Citizens' Album of Biographical Record'', 2 vols. (Chicago: Grand Army Pub., 1888, 1890; FHL book 977.5 D3s; vol. 1 is on film 928504 item 2; vol. 2 is on film 928508; vol. 2 is also on fiche 6051213). | *''Biographical sketches of soldiers are in Soldiers' and Citizens' Album of Biographical Record'', 2 vols. (Chicago: Grand Army Pub., 1888, 1890; FHL book 977.5 D3s; vol. 1 is on film 928504 item 2; vol. 2 is on film 928508; vol. 2 is also on fiche 6051213). | ||
A useful new book for tracing Civil War ancestors is: | A useful new book for tracing Civil War ancestors is: | ||
Moore, Dennis R. ''Researching Your Civil War Ancestors in Wisconsin''. Manitowoc, Wisconsin: Bivouac Publications, 1994. (FHL book 977.5 M27m.) This gives detailed listings of Civil War records available at the State Archives and explains what is included in each type of record. | *Moore, Dennis R. ''Researching Your Civil War Ancestors in Wisconsin''. Manitowoc, Wisconsin: Bivouac Publications, 1994. (FHL book 977.5 M27m.) This gives detailed listings of Civil War records available at the State Archives and explains what is included in each type of record. | ||
For records of national old soldier homes including the home in Waupaca, Wisconsin, see: | For records of national old soldier homes including the home in Waupaca, Wisconsin, see: | ||
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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 Wisconsin, see: | 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 Wisconsin, see: | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''Wisconsin, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On FHL films beginning with film 1685061.) | *United States. Selective Service System. ''Wisconsin, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On FHL films beginning with film 1685061.) | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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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 in using the draft board map. For a copy of the map for Milwaukee, see: | 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 in using the draft board map. For a copy of the map for Milwaukee, see: | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives. (FHL film 1498803.)<br> [[Category:Wisconsin]] | *United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives. (FHL film 1498803.)<br> | ||
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