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*''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: | *''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: | ||
{{Block indent|*{{RecordSearch|1979390|United States, Mexican War Pension Index, 1887-1926}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Index to Mexican War Pension Files - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection.]]}} | |||
*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 Catalog book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive]. | *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 Catalog book 973 M2rwh}} Digital version available at [http://archive.org/details/mexicanwarvetera00roba Internet Archive]. | ||
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*Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Indian War Service, 1812–1814''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. {{FSC|632744|item|disp=FS Library film 1462786 item 3}} This includes alphabetically arranged, typed cards for the Indian wars of 1813–1814 and the War of 1812. The films include each soldier’s name, age, residence, rank, and date enrolled and the date and amount of his pension payments (usually for the years of 1833–1834). Includes records of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina soldiers, as well as Indian names. | *Alabama. Department of Archives and History. ''Indian War Service, 1812–1814''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. {{FSC|632744|item|disp=FS Library film 1462786 item 3}} This includes alphabetically arranged, typed cards for the Indian wars of 1813–1814 and the War of 1812. The films include each soldier’s name, age, residence, rank, and date enrolled and the date and amount of his pension payments (usually for the years of 1833–1834). Includes records of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia and South Carolina soldiers, as well as Indian names. | ||
{{Block indent|*Creek Wars 1813-1814 }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Battle of Burnt Corn July 27, 1813}} | |||
=== Second Creek War (1836–1837) === | === Second Creek War (1836–1837) === | ||
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*"Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the Florida War in Organizations From the State of Alabama" (NARA M245)[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1804201 Worldcat]and {{FSC|0880847|item|disp=FS Library film 0880847}} A transcription of this index is: | *"Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the Florida War in Organizations From the State of Alabama" (NARA M245)[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1804201 Worldcat]and {{FSC|0880847|item|disp=FS Library film 0880847}} A transcription of this index is: | ||
{{Block indent|1=*Achee, Benjamin. ''Index for Compiled Service Records, Alabama Units—Florida War''. N.p., 1971. {{FSC|186391|item|disp=FS Library film 908132 item 2; book 976.1 A1 no. 6}} and [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=26465 Ancestry] ($) This book generally lists the soldier’s name, company, battalion, rank, and Alabama county.|2=1}} | |||
=== Cherokee Disturbances and Removal (1836-1839) === | === Cherokee Disturbances and Removal (1836-1839) === | ||
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*"Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the Cherokee Removal in Organizations From the State of Alabama" (NARA M243) [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10670603 Worldcat] and {{FSC|331707|item|disp=FS Library film 0368685}} The Cherokees were removed to the Indian Territory in what is now Oklahoma. The compiled military service records have not been microfilmed. | *"Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the Cherokee Removal in Organizations From the State of Alabama" (NARA M243) [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10670603 Worldcat] and {{FSC|331707|item|disp=FS Library film 0368685}} The Cherokees were removed to the Indian Territory in what is now Oklahoma. The compiled military service records have not been microfilmed. | ||
{{Block indent|The above collection is also available online: }} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1267 U.S. Army Indian Campaign Service Records Index] (Ancestry) ($) - browsable only.|2=1}} | |||
== Spanish-American War (1898) == | == Spanish-American War (1898) == | ||
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'''Casualties.''' The [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/goldstar Alabama Gold Star Files] is a free database that lists service people who died during the war, or who had been awarded distinguished service recognition. The name "Gold Star" was derived from the gold stars awarded to mothers of service people who lost their lives. Information for this database was supplied by relatives of the deceased individual. Photos and newspaper articles may be included. The amount of information may vary, including: | '''Casualties.''' The [https://digital.archives.alabama.gov/digital/collection/goldstar Alabama Gold Star Files] is a free database that lists service people who died during the war, or who had been awarded distinguished service recognition. The name "Gold Star" was derived from the gold stars awarded to mothers of service people who lost their lives. Information for this database was supplied by relatives of the deceased individual. Photos and newspaper articles may be included. The amount of information may vary, including: | ||
{{Block indent|*Name }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Branch of service }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Race }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Town }} | |||
{{Block indent|*County }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Bulletin information (taken from “Official U.S. Bulletin”) }} | |||
{{Block indent|*Other information}} | |||
== World War II (1941-1945) == | == World War II (1941-1945) == | ||
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Military records are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog] under: | Military records are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog Place Search of the FamilySearch Catalog] under: | ||
{{Block indent|ALABAMA — MILITARY HISTORY |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|ALABAMA — MILITARY RECORDS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|ALABAMA — MILITARY RECORDS- [WAR] |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|ALABAMA, [COUNTY] — MILITARY RECORDS |2}} | |||
{{Block indent|ALABAMA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] — MILITARY RECORDS|2}} | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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