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== Record Content == | == Record Content == | ||
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Image:United States, Indian Wars Service Records of Soldiers from Florida, Illinois and Michigan (12-0426) Company Muster In Roll DGS 7498764_603.jpg|Company Muster In Roll | Image:United States, Indian Wars Service Records of Soldiers from Florida, Illinois and Michigan (12-0426) Company Muster In Roll DGS 7498764_603.jpg|Company Muster In Roll | ||
Image:United States, Indian Wars Service Records of Soldiers from Florida, Illinois and Michigan (12-0426) Company Muster Out Roll DGS 7498764_1271.jpg|Company Muster Out Roll | Image:United States, Indian Wars Service Records of Soldiers from Florida, Illinois and Michigan (12-0426) Company Muster Out Roll DGS 7498764_1271.jpg|Company Muster Out Roll | ||
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== How to Use the Record == | == How to Use the Record == | ||
To search | To begin your search you will need to know: | ||
*Soldier's name | |||
*Identifying information such as age, where stationed or unit of service | |||
Look at each image | It may also be helpful to first search the following index: | ||
[[United States, Indexes to Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During Indian Wars and Disturbance (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | |||
=== Search the Collection === | |||
To search this collection:<br> ⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page<br> ⇒ Select the appropriate "State"<br> ⇒ Select the appropriate "War, Military Unit, Surname Letter and Year Range" which takes you to the images.<br> | |||
Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind: | |||
*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name. | |||
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name. | |||
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life. | |||
=== Using the Information === | |||
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. | |||
For example use the soldier's name and location of the military unit to find the soldier’s family in census, church, and land records. | |||
=== Tips to Keep in Mind === | |||
*Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have served in the same unit or a nearby unit. | |||
*When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct. | |||
*If you are unable to find the ancestors you are looking for, check for variant spellings of the surnames. | |||
== Related Websites == | == Related Websites == | ||
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The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | The following citation refers to the original source of the information published in FamilySearch.org Historical Record collections. Sources include the author, custodian, publisher, and archive for the original records. | ||
{{Collection citation| text ="United States, Indian Wars Service Records of Soldiers from Florida, Illinois and Michigan, 1827-1858." Images. ''FamilySearch.'' http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing NARA Publications M1086 and M1505. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC}} | {{Collection citation| text ="United States, Indian Wars Service Records of Soldiers from Florida, Illinois and Michigan, 1827-1858." Images. ''FamilySearch.'' http://FamilySearch.org : accessed 2013. Citing NARA Publications M1086 and M1505. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, DC}} | ||
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