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=== Military Records === | === Military Records === | ||
=== U.S. Colored Troops === | |||
The United States Army began to organize African Americans into regimental units known as the United States Colored Troops (USCT) in 1863. The enlistment of free blacks and slaves was considered a key to winning the war. Approximately 186,000 African Americans served in the USCT volunteer units during the Civil War. | |||
Search the collection [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1932431 here] | |||
While the records mentioned previously are considered critical in helping you find ancestors, there are many more collections available. For more information, head to the FamilySearch Wiki page dedicated to African American genealogy: https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/African_American_Genealogy FINISH | |||
==== World War I Draft Registration Cards ==== | ==== World War I Draft Registration Cards ==== | ||
All males born between September 13, 1873 and September 12, 1900 were required to register for the World War I Draft. There were three different registrations for different ages asking different information. Registration does not mean the individual served in the military. Information may include birth date and place of registrant and next of kin (fix this). The value of these records is the fact that they were filled out by the registrant. (and sometimes may be the only information they completed themselves) | All males born between September 13, 1873 and September 12, 1900 were required to register for the World War I Draft. There were three different registrations for different ages asking different information. Registration does not mean the individual served in the military. Information may include birth date and place of registrant and next of kin (fix this). The value of these records is the fact that they were filled out by the registrant. (and sometimes may be the only information they completed themselves) | ||
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For an in-depth webinar reviewing the importance of the Freedmen’s Bureau records, as well as a tutorial to search the records, head [https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/1001 here] | For an in-depth webinar reviewing the importance of the Freedmen’s Bureau records, as well as a tutorial to search the records, head [https://www.familysearch.org/ask/learningViewer/1001 here] | ||
== Step 9: Add Photos and Stories == | == Step 9: Add Photos and Stories == | ||