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The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. Most volunteer regiments were from southern states. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. <br>  
The Mexican War was caused by the annexation of Texas by the United States in 1845. Most volunteer regiments were from southern states. Records of Mexican War veterans might exist in a state where the veteran later resided. <br>  


*''Mexican War Index to Pension Files, 1887–1926''. (NARA T317). {{FHL|0537000|item|disp=FS Library films 0537000–13}} Alphabetically arranged and includes the veteran’s name, rank, and unit; names of dependents; date of filing and application; certificate numbers; act filed under; and state from which application was made. Also available at:<br>
*''Mexican War Index to Pension Files, 1887–1926''. (NARA T317). {{FSC|0537000|item|disp=FS Library films 0537000–13}} Alphabetically arranged and includes the veteran’s name, rank, and unit; names of dependents; date of filing and application; certificate numbers; act filed under; and state from which application was made. Also available at:<br>


:*{{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} at FamilySearch; images — [[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection.]]<br>
:*{{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} at FamilySearch; images — [[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection.]]<br>


*Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans : A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C. : Brentano’s, 1887. {{FHL|1854496|item|disp=FS Library book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive].<br>
*Robarts, William Hugh. ''Mexican War Veterans : A Complete Roster of the Regular and Volunteer Troops in the War Between the United States and Mexico, from 1846-1848…'' Washington, D.C. : Brentano’s, 1887. {{FSC|1854496|item|disp=FS Library book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive].<br>


Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]].  
Click on these links to learn more about the [[Mexican War, 1846 to 1848|Mexican War]] and about [[US Mexican War Pension Records|Mexican War pension records]].  
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== Indian Wars (1780s-1890s)  ==
== Indian Wars (1780s-1890s)  ==


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 Family History Library {{FHL|43696|title-id|disp=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 Family History Library {{FSC|43696|title-id|disp=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 FamilySearch 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 FamilySearch 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. (Family History Library {{FHL|198506|title-id|disp= 979.1 M2b}}). There is a map of army installations, 1849-1886, on Family History Library {{FHL|291627|title-id|disp=fiche 6017659}}.
*A history of military forts is Ray Brandes, ''Frontier Military Posts of Arizona. ''Globe, Arizona: Dale S. King, 1960. (Family History Library {{FSC|198506|title-id|disp= 979.1 M2b}}). There is a map of army installations, 1849-1886, on Family History Library {{FSC|291627|title-id|disp=fiche 6017659}}.


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