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For lists of the soldiers by regiment, see: | For lists of the soldiers by regiment, see: | ||
*''Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion: Together with Historical Sketches of Volunteer Organizations, 1861–1866'' <ref>Iowa. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion: Together with Historical Sketches of Volunteer Organizations, 1861–1866''. 6 vols. Des Moines, Iowa: E. H. English, 1908–1911. ( | *''Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion: Together with Historical Sketches of Volunteer Organizations, 1861–1866'' <ref>Iowa. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion: Together with Historical Sketches of Volunteer Organizations, 1861–1866''. 6 vols. Des Moines, Iowa: E. H. English, 1908–1911. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|27|title-id|disp=book 977.7 M2i; films 987646–50)}} </ref> is available online. See [[Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion - 6 Volumes|Roster and Record of Iowa Soldiers]]. | ||
:This book provides each soldier’s name, rank, and often the date and place he was mustered out. The soldiers are listed by company but not alphabetically. Volume 6 has names of Iowans that served in organizations of other states and other miscellaneous organizations. | :This book provides each soldier’s name, rank, and often the date and place he was mustered out. The soldiers are listed by company but not alphabetically. Volume 6 has names of Iowans that served in organizations of other states and other miscellaneous organizations. | ||
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An index to the six volumes is found in: | An index to the six volumes is found in: | ||
*''Index to Iowa Soldiers''. 7 vols. N.p.: Idaho State Historical Society Genealogical Library, 1979. ( | *''Index to Iowa Soldiers''. 7 vols. N.p.: Idaho State Historical Society Genealogical Library, 1979. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|27|title-id|disp=book 977.7 M2i index; film 1033761 items 3–9; fiche 6051153}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Index+to+roster+and+record+of+Iowa+soldiers+in+the+war+of+the+rebellion Worldcat]) | ||
:'''Libraries''' | :'''Libraries''' | ||
:*Locate these records at a library using [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2222361 Worldcat]. | :*Locate these records at a library using [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2222361 Worldcat]. | ||
:* | :*FamilySearch Library {{FSC|27|title-id|disp=FS Library book 977.7 M2i; films 987646–50}} | ||
*Smith, Elijah Parsons. ''The diary of Elijah P. Smith'' (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974), {{FSC|342510|item|disp=FS Library film 965938 Item 3}}. | *Smith, Elijah Parsons. ''The diary of Elijah P. Smith'' (Salt Lake City, Utah : Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1974), {{FSC|342510|item|disp=FS Library film 965938 Item 3}}. | ||
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An index to the compiled military service records is: | An index to the compiled military service records is: | ||
*''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Iowa'' <ref>United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Iowa''. National Archives Microfilm Publications; M0541. Washington, DC: The National Archives, 1964. ( | *''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Iowa'' <ref>United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Iowa''. National Archives Microfilm Publications; M0541. Washington, DC: The National Archives, 1964. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|315985|title-id|disp=films 881808–36}}) </ref>This index lists each soldier’s name, company, unit, rank in, and rank out. There are also references to service in other units. The actual service records have not been filmed and are available only at the National Archives. | ||
For more information on service records see [[Union Service Records|Union Service Records]]. | For more information on service records see [[Union Service Records|Union Service Records]]. | ||
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After the Civil War, veterans formed the [http://www.suvcw.org/research.htm Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)]. At its peak in the 1890s, the GAR had posts and members throughout Iowa. Post records give the name, birth date, birthplace (town and state), war record (regiment, enlistment date, date mustered out), wife’s name and sometimes, the names and residences of children and parents. For the index and post records, see: | After the Civil War, veterans formed the [http://www.suvcw.org/research.htm Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)]. At its peak in the 1890s, the GAR had posts and members throughout Iowa. Post records give the name, birth date, birthplace (town and state), war record (regiment, enlistment date, date mustered out), wife’s name and sometimes, the names and residences of children and parents. For the index and post records, see: | ||
*''Grand Army of the Republic. Grand Army of the Republic Records, ca. 1800–1962'' <ref>Iowa. ''Grand Army of the Republic. Grand Army of the Republic Records, ca. 1800–1962''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978, 1987. (On 69 | *''Grand Army of the Republic. Grand Army of the Republic Records, ca. 1800–1962'' <ref>Iowa. ''Grand Army of the Republic. Grand Army of the Republic Records, ca. 1800–1962''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978, 1987. (On 69 FamilySearch Library {{FSC|155392|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1487370}}) </ref>The index cards generally provide the name of the person, his company and regiment, the state from which he served in the Civil War, and the number and city of the GAR post where he was listed. Often the cards also give the exact birth date, county of birth, exact death date and place, name and location of cemetery, and parents’ names. The forms are on microfilm, are listed by county, and often name the parents, spouse, and children. The original records are at the [https://iowaculture.gov/history State Historical Society] in Des Moines, which has a good [https://iowaculture.gov/search/node/civil%20war Civil War section]. | ||
*Grand Army of the Republic Records Iowa Posts: Indexes to veterans; post membership records. 69 films FS Library first film 1,487,370. | *Grand Army of the Republic Records Iowa Posts: Indexes to veterans; post membership records. 69 films FS Library first film 1,487,370. | ||
*Grand Army of the Republic, Jefferson County Post # 227, Glasgow, Iowa FS Library film 1,695,920 item 6. | *Grand Army of the Republic, Jefferson County Post # 227, Glasgow, Iowa FS Library film 1,695,920 item 6. | ||
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==== Additional Sources ==== | ==== Additional Sources ==== | ||
*For a list of the Civil War soldiers living in Iowa in 1886, see the book, ''List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, Living in Iowa,'' <ref>''List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, Living in Iowa''. Des Moines, Iowa: G. E. Roberts, State Printer, 1886. ( | *For a list of the Civil War soldiers living in Iowa in 1886, see the book, ''List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, Living in Iowa,'' <ref>''List of Ex-Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, Living in Iowa''. Des Moines, Iowa: G. E. Roberts, State Printer, 1886. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|322671|title-id|disp=book 977.7 M22ig; film 982150}}) </ref>mentioned previously. The Civil War soldiers are listed by the state from which they served, then by their regiment and then alphabetically. | ||
*A [http://www.iowahistory.org/museum/battleflags/info/assets/county_enlistments.pdf PDF file from the State Historical Society of Iowa] lists where and when each regiment was mustered into service and the counties that provided the most recruits for each one. <br> | *A [http://www.iowahistory.org/museum/battleflags/info/assets/county_enlistments.pdf PDF file from the State Historical Society of Iowa] lists where and when each regiment was mustered into service and the counties that provided the most recruits for each one. <br> | ||
Three guidebooks to Iowa Civil War information are: | Three guidebooks to Iowa Civil War information are: | ||
*''Discovering Your Iowa Civil War Ancestry'' <ref>Meyer, Steve. ''Discovering Your Iowa Civil War Ancestry''. Garrison, Iowa: Meyer Pub., 1993. ( | *''Discovering Your Iowa Civil War Ancestry'' <ref>Meyer, Steve. ''Discovering Your Iowa Civil War Ancestry''. Garrison, Iowa: Meyer Pub., 1993. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|677391|title-id|disp=book 977.7 M2ms}})</ref> | ||
*''Iowa in the Civil War: A Reference Guide'' <ref>Robertson, James J. Jr. ''Iowa in the Civil War: A Reference Guide''. Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 197-. ( | *''Iowa in the Civil War: A Reference Guide'' <ref>Robertson, James J. Jr. ''Iowa in the Civil War: A Reference Guide''. Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 197-. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|188275|title-id|disp=book 977.7A1 no. 40; fiche 6049713}}) </ref>This book mentions articles, reports, histories, letters, and diaries that have been published about the different regiments that were in the Civil War. | ||
*''Iowa Colonels and Regiments: Being a History of Iowa Regiments in the War of the Rebellion and Containing a Description of the Battles in Which They Fought' <ref>Stuart, Addison A. ''Iowa Colonels and Regiments: Being a History of Iowa Regiments in the War of the Rebellion and Containing a Description of the Battles in Which They Fought''. Des Moines, Iowa: Mills, 1865. ( | *''Iowa Colonels and Regiments: Being a History of Iowa Regiments in the War of the Rebellion and Containing a Description of the Battles in Which They Fought' <ref>Stuart, Addison A. ''Iowa Colonels and Regiments: Being a History of Iowa Regiments in the War of the Rebellion and Containing a Description of the Battles in Which They Fought''. Des Moines, Iowa: Mills, 1865. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|169064|title-id|disp=book 977.7 M2s; film 1036165}}) </ref>'' | ||
=== Other Sources === | === Other Sources === | ||
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