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Maine, Civil War Card Index and World War I Draft Registration Index - FamilySearch Historical Records: Difference between revisions
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== Record History == | == Record History == | ||
The state of Maine was a source of military manpower, supplies, ships, arms, and political support for the Union Army during the Civil War. In addition, hundreds of civilians served as nurses, doctors, relief workers, and agents at home and on the field of battle. During World War I, men between the ages of 18 and 45 were registered for the draft and an individual record was created for each man. | The state of Maine was a source of military manpower, supplies, ships, arms, and political support for the Union Army during the Civil War. In addition, hundreds of civilians served as nurses, doctors, relief workers, and agents at home and on the field of battle. During World War I, men between the ages of 18 and 45 were registered for the draft and an individual record was created for each man. | ||
=== Why this Record Was Created === | === Why this Record Was Created === | ||
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=== Record Reliability === | === Record Reliability === | ||
The records are fairly reliable; however, the records are only as accurate as the knowledge of the individual who provided the information and the accuracy of the individual who recorded it. | The records are fairly reliable; however, the records are only as accurate as the knowledge of the individual who provided the information and the accuracy of the individual who recorded it. | ||
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