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[[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records]] provides more information on federal military records and search strategies. <br>Many military records are found at the [[Family History Library|Family History Library]], the [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]], and other federal and state archives. The United States|United States article provides more information about the federal records. For Texas the following sources are also very helpful.  

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[http://www.fortphantom.org/history.html Fort Phantom Hill ]1851-54  

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Quitman Fort Quitman] 1858 -1877  

''Encyclopedia of Indian wars Western Battles and Skirmishes, 1850-1890. ''By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain press Publishing Co., Missoula, Montana. Co. 2003. ISBN 0-87842-468-7  

The War of 1812 between Britain and the United States confirmed the separate existence of the United States and the future Canada.<br><br>See the Wiki article, [[Texas in the War of 1812|Texas in the War of 1812]], for information concerning military records, histories, links to relevant web sites, etc. for Texas.<br>  

There are helpful nationwide records for soldiers of the War of 1812. For more information, see [[United States in the War of 1812|United States in the War of 1812]]''.''  

*Pearson, Thomas A., comp. [http://www.slpl.lib.mo.us/libsrc/genealogicalrecordswarof1812.htm Genealogical Records of the War of 1812]: an Introduction and Selected Bibliography of Materials in the Collection of St. Louis Public Library. (St. Louis, Missouri: St. Louis Public Library, July 2004).

*''War of 1812 pensioners and others on the pension rolls as of January 1, 1883 Texas'' (Cullman, Alabama: Gregath, [199?] pages 40. {{FHL|732314|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 A1 no. 297}}

*A published roster with added genealogical information for veterans is Mary Smith Fay's, ''War of 1812 Veterans in Texas. ''(New Orleans, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1979). {{FHL|47272|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 M2f}}.<br>

*Hurst, Ernice. ''War of 1812, the second war for independence'' (Houston, Texas, Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, 1094) page 16 {{FHL|490154|item|disp=FHL book 973 M23}}<br>

*Published muster rolls of soldiers who served in the war are in ''Muster Rolls of the Texas Revolution.'' Austin, Texas: Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Incorporated, 1986. {{FHL|534369|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 M2mr}}. The book's preface states that the muster rolls come from "deteriorating manuscripts." It further explains: "According to the research done by Thomas Miller in ''The Public Lands of Texas 1519-1917'', the General Land Office possesses a 'true copy of the Muster Rolls prepared by the adjutant general in 1850.' Because the adjutant general's office was destroyed by fire in 1855, and all the records were lost, the Muster Roll copies in the General Land Office and the Texas State Archives in Austin, Texas are probably the only ones in existence." In addition to the Muster Rolls, there are letters from the Quartermaster General's Office and information on the participants of the Battle of San Jacinto.<br>  

*Tabb, William H. Mrs ''War of 1812 ancestors and their children&nbsp;: from the files of John Cavet Chapter United States Daughters of 1812'' (Dallas, Texas, Hudson Genealogy Co. 1985) page 94 {{FHL|675456|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 M2tw}}

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. Many soldiers from Texas served in this conflict. The National Archives and the Family History Library have the service records for Texas volunteers {{FHL|316485|item|disp=FHL films 471519-37}} and the indexes to service and pension records. The pension records have not been filmed and are only available at the National Archives. <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]]. <br>  

[[Image:{{Terrys Texas Rangers}}]]See [[Texas in the Civil War|Texas in the Civil War]] for information about Texas Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Texas regiments involved in the Civil War.  

The regimental pages often include lists of the companies with links to the counties where the companies started. Men in the companies often lived in the counties where the companies were raised. Knowing a county can help when researching more about the soldiers and their families.  

*[[Texas, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]  

*[[Texas, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Texas, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]

Stephens, Robert W. ''Texas Ranger Indian War Pensions''. Quanah, Texas: Nortex Press, 1975. {{FHL|189198|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 M24u}}.  

The Spanish-American War was largely fought in Cuba and the Philippines. Spanish-American War records might exist in the state from which the soldier served or in a state where the veteran later resided. The Texas Volunteer Guard was mustered into federal service in 1898. Records of these volunteers are at the National Archives. The Texas State Library has some records and muster-out rolls (records of soldiers discharged from military service) for 1899.  

Click on the link to learn more about the [[Spanish-American War, 1898|Spanish American War]].  

World War I was a global war fought on multiple continents with several nations involved. Over four million men and women served from the United States.  

Records of the National Guard units drafted into federal forces are at the Adjutant General's Office, Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas.<br>  

On April 27, 1942, the Selective Service conducted the fourth of six draft registrations related to WWII. The "World War II Selective Service Draft Cards: Fourth Registration, 1942" is often referred to as the “Old Man’s Registration” or the “Old Man’s Draft" because it included men with a date of birth from April 28, 1877 to February 16, 1897. Since there is overlap in the WWI and WWII Selective Service registration, men born in the years 1877 to 1900 may have registered twice and have both WWII and WWI draft records.  

[[World War II United States Military Records, 1941 to 1945|World War II United States Military Records]] provides additional information.  

The Korean War was a conflict between North Korea (and its communist allies) and South Korea (with support of the United Nations, primarily the United States). See the [[United States Korean War 1950 to 1953|Korean War ]] wiki article for information on records and their availability.  

The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam (and its communist allies) and South Vietnam (with support of its anti-communist allies, including the United States). See the [[United States Vietnam War 1964 to 1972|Vietnam War]] wiki article for information on records and their availability.  

The Texas State Library has pre-statehood records for groups such as the Rangers and Minute companies. The following volumes summarize many of these early records:  

Records of the National Guard units drafted into federal forces are at the Adjutant General's Office, Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas.  

*[http://www.archives.gov/ The National Archives]