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=== Revolutionary War (1775–1783) === | === Revolutionary War (1775–1783) === | ||
*White, Virgil D. ''Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files.'' 4 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing Co., 1990–1992. (Family History Library book | *White, Virgil D. ''Genealogical Abstracts of Revolutionary War Pension Files.'' 4 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing Co., 1990–1992. (Family History Library book {{FHL|476517|title-id|disp=973 M28g}}.) Volume four is an every-name index to volumes one to three. These volumes contain detailed abstracts with names, dates, and places mentioned in the Revolutionary War Pension files. | ||
*''Revolutionary War Veterans, 1775–1784, Buried in Wisconsin.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. This is a microfilm of a typescript. (Family History Library film | *''Revolutionary War Veterans, 1775–1784, Buried in Wisconsin.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. This is a microfilm of a typescript. (Family History Library film {{FHL|33286|title-id|disp=940199}} item 9.) This lists 43 Revolutionary War soldiers and the states from which they came to Wisconsin. | ||
See [[United States Military Records]] for several excellent DAR and SAR indexes, available at the Family History Library, to cemetery records of Revolutionary War soldiers. | See [[United States Military Records]] for several excellent DAR and SAR indexes, available at the Family History Library, to cemetery records of Revolutionary War soldiers. | ||
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=== War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | ||
*White, Virgil D. ''Index to War of 1812 Pension Files.'' 2 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing Co., 1992. (Family History Library book | *White, Virgil D. ''Index to War of 1812 Pension Files.'' 2 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: National Historical Publishing Co., 1992. (Family History Library book {{FHL|627918|title-id|disp=973 M22i 1992}}.) | ||
If you do not have access to the above book, you will find the same information on the National Archives microfilms of the ''Index to War of 1812 Pension Application Files'' (Family History Library films | If you do not have access to the above book, you will find the same information on the National Archives microfilms of the ''Index to War of 1812 Pension Application Files'' (Family History Library films {{FHL|46482|title-id|disp=840431–500}} and {{FHL|46482|title-id|disp=847501–32}}). This lists the soldier's name and often the name of his wife. | ||
===== Online Resources ===== | ===== Online Resources ===== | ||
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=== Indian Wars (1815–1858) === | === Indian Wars (1815–1858) === | ||
*White, Virgil D. ''Index to Volunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars and Disturbances, 1815–1858''. 2 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: The National Historical Publishing Co., 1994. (Family History Library book | *White, Virgil D. ''Index to Volunteer Soldiers in Indian Wars and Disturbances, 1815–1858''. 2 vols. Waynesboro, Tennessee: The National Historical Publishing Co., 1994. (Family History Library book {{FHL|691120|title-id|disp=973 M22wiv}}.) | ||
=== Mexican War (1846–1848) === | === Mexican War (1846–1848) === | ||
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You may wish to search records of soldiers and widows of the Mexican War, 1846–1848. For example, the following index is available: | You may wish to search records of soldiers and widows of the Mexican War, 1846–1848. For example, the following index is available: | ||
*White, Virgil D. ''Index to Mexican War Pension Files''. Waynesboro, Tennessee: The National Historical Publishing Co., 1989. (Family History Library book | *White, Virgil D. ''Index to Mexican War Pension Files''. Waynesboro, Tennessee: The National Historical Publishing Co., 1989. (Family History Library book {{FHL|532129|title-id|disp=973 M22mw}}.) | ||
=== Civil War (1861–1865) === | === Civil War (1861–1865) === | ||
The Family History Library and the National Archives have an index to service records of Union army volunteers, ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Wisconsin'' (Family History Library films | The Family History Library and the National Archives have an index to service records of Union army volunteers, ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Wisconsin'' (Family History Library films {{FHL|317099|title-id|disp=882486–518}}). The library also has the index to the pension files (Family History Library films {{FHL|184124|title-id|disp=540757–1300}}), but the actual service and pension records are available only at the National Archives. | ||
The following regimental muster and descriptive rolls made by the Adjutant General's Office are at the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Family History Library: | The following regimental muster and descriptive rolls made by the Adjutant General's Office are at the Wisconsin Historical Society and the Family History Library: | ||
Wisconsin Adjutant General's Office. ''Military Records, 1861–1865.'' (Family History Library films | Wisconsin Adjutant General's Office. ''Military Records, 1861–1865.'' (Family History Library films {{FHL|120679|title-id|disp=1311667-98}}.) These include such information as the soldier's name, rank, birthplace, age, and occupation. They are arranged by regiment, then company. | ||
The Wisconsin Veteran's Museum has a computerized index to Wisconsin Civil War soldiers' enlistments. This is for soldiers who served in Wisconsin regiments only. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request for a search. | The Wisconsin Veteran's Museum has a computerized index to Wisconsin Civil War soldiers' enlistments. This is for soldiers who served in Wisconsin regiments only. Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request for a search. | ||
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For Civil War veterans another source is: | For Civil War veterans another source is: | ||
*Miljat, Leslie Elizabeth. ''Admission Applications, 1867–1872, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers,'' ''Northwestern Branch, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.'' Wauwatosa, Wisconsin L. E. Miljat, 1991. (Family History Library book | *Miljat, Leslie Elizabeth. ''Admission Applications, 1867–1872, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers,'' ''Northwestern Branch, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.'' Wauwatosa, Wisconsin L. E. Miljat, 1991. (Family History Library book {{FHL|569462|title-id|disp=977.595 M28m}}.) This lists Civil War soldiers from many parts of the country. | ||
The applications contain family history information about each veteran, such as name of spouse, father, siblings, or children; Civil War unit; discharge or death date; and burial place. The Family History Library has the original applications and records of this home for the years, 1867–1934 (Family History Library films beginning with film | The applications contain family history information about each veteran, such as name of spouse, father, siblings, or children; Civil War unit; discharge or death date; and burial place. The Family History Library has the original applications and records of this home for the years, 1867–1934 (Family History Library films beginning with film {{FHL|828816|title-id|disp=1561060}}.) | ||
'''Civil War Pension Index Cards''' - A free Internet index to pension applications of veterans who served in the US Army between 1861-1917 is available on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1471019 FamilySearch Record Search]. Each card gives the soldier’s name, application and certificate numbers, state of enlistment, and might include rank and death information. Other wars, of that time period, may be included. | '''Civil War Pension Index Cards''' - A free Internet index to pension applications of veterans who served in the US Army between 1861-1917 is available on [http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#p=collectionDetails;t=searchable;c=1471019 FamilySearch Record Search]. Each card gives the soldier’s name, application and certificate numbers, state of enlistment, and might include rank and death information. Other wars, of that time period, may be included. | ||
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'''Censuses.''' The censuses taken by the state in 1885, 1895, and 1905 included separate enumerations of soldiers residing in the state. The lists of soldiers were published in alphabetical order at the end of the statistical reports. | '''Censuses.''' The censuses taken by the state in 1885, 1895, and 1905 included separate enumerations of soldiers residing in the state. The lists of soldiers were published in alphabetical order at the end of the statistical reports. | ||
1885: Family History Library films | 1885: Family History Library films {{FHL|176742|title-id|disp=1032703-04}} | ||
1895: Family History Library films | 1895: Family History Library films {{FHL|176967|title-id|disp=1032705-16}}. | ||
1905: 36 Family History Library films beginning with film | 1905: 36 Family History Library films beginning with film {{FHL|44737|title-id|disp=1020439}}. | ||
The 1885 lists were published in alphabetical order, at the end of ''Tabular Statements of the Census Enumeration.'' Madison, Wisconsin: Democrat Printing Co., 1886. (Family History Library book | The 1885 lists were published in alphabetical order, at the end of ''Tabular Statements of the Census Enumeration.'' Madison, Wisconsin: Democrat Printing Co., 1886. (Family History Library book {{FHL|185900|title-id|disp=977.5 X2w}}; film {{FHL|185900|title-id|disp=962237}}.) | ||
When the 1890 census was taken, a listing was made of Civil War soldiers and their widows. This has been indexed in: | When the 1890 census was taken, a listing was made of Civil War soldiers and their widows. This has been indexed in: | ||
Jackson, Ronald Vern. ''1890 Wisconsin Veterans Census Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems, Inc., 1988. (Family History Library book 977.5 | Jackson, Ronald Vern. ''1890 Wisconsin Veterans Census Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Accelerated Indexing Systems, Inc., 1988. (Family History Library book 977.5 {{FHL|162336|title-id|disp=X22w 1890}}.) | ||
An important index available on microfilm is: | An important index available on microfilm is: | ||
United States Veterans Administration. ''Pension Index File, Alphabetical; of the Veterans Administration'' . . . Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration, Publications Service, 1953. (On 544 Family History Library films beginning with film | United States Veterans Administration. ''Pension Index File, Alphabetical; of the Veterans Administration'' . . . Washington, D.C.: Veterans Administration, Publications Service, 1953. (On 544 Family History Library films beginning with film {{FHL|184124|title-id|disp=0540757}}.) To obtain copies of the actual pension files, you will want to write to the National Archives in Washington, D.C. | ||
Biographical sketches of soldiers are in: | Biographical sketches of soldiers are in: | ||
''Soldiers' and Citizens' Album of Biographical Record'', 2 vols. Chicago: Grand Army Pub., 1888, 1890. (Family History Library films: vol. 1 is on | ''Soldiers' and Citizens' Album of Biographical Record'', 2 vols. Chicago: Grand Army Pub., 1888, 1890. (Family History Library films: vol. 1 is on {{FHL|195809|title-id|disp=928504}} item 2; vol. 2 is on {{FHL|195809|title-id|disp=928508}}; vol. 2 also on fiche {{FHL|195809|title-id|disp=6051213}}.) | ||
A useful new book for tracing Civil War ancestors is: | A useful new book for tracing Civil War ancestors is: | ||
Moore, Dennis R. ''Researching Your Civil War Ancestors in Wisconsin''. Manitowoc, Wisconsin: Bivouac Publications, 1994. (Family History Library book | Moore, Dennis R. ''Researching Your Civil War Ancestors in Wisconsin''. Manitowoc, Wisconsin: Bivouac Publications, 1994. (Family History Library book {{FHL|767483|title-id|disp=977.5 M28e}}.) This gives detailed listings of Civil War records available at the State Archives and explains what is included in each type of record. | ||
For records of national old soldier homes including the home in Waupaca, Wisconsin, see: | For records of national old soldier homes including the home in Waupaca, Wisconsin, see: | ||
United States. Veterans Administration. ''Registers of Veterans at National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (Family History Library films beginning on | United States. Veterans Administration. ''Registers of Veterans at National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866–1937''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1988. (Family History Library films beginning on {{FHL|828816|title-id|disp=1561060}}.) Includes general indexes for each of the twelve homes, but some volumes are indexed separately. These Historical Registers may list the soldier's name, date and place of enlistment, rank, military unit, length of service, date and place of discharge, place of birth, age, physical description, religion, occupation, previous residence, marital status, nearest relative, pension, soldier home admission and discharge dates, disability, death date, or cause of death. | ||
=== World War I (1917–1918) === | === World War I (1917–1918) === | ||
A published roster of soldiers who died during the war, arranged by branch of service and by county, is John Goodby Gregory, ed., ''Wisconsin's Gold Star List: Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Nurses from the Badger State''. . . . (Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1925; Family History Library film 1 | A published roster of soldiers who died during the war, arranged by branch of service and by county, is John Goodby Gregory, ed., ''Wisconsin's Gold Star List: Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Nurses from the Badger State''. . . . (Madison, Wisconsin: State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1925; Family History Library film 1{{FHL|195809|title-id|disp=000801}}; film {{FHL|195809|title-id|disp=924401 item 2}}; fiche {{FHL|195809|title-id|disp=6051352}}). | ||
World War I draft registration cards for men ages 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. For registration cards for Wisconsin, see: | World War I draft registration cards for men ages 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. For registration cards for Wisconsin, see: | ||
*United States. Selective Service System. ''Wisconsin, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On Family History Library films beginning with film | *United States. Selective Service System. ''Wisconsin, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On Family History Library films beginning with film {{FHL|747003|title-id|disp=1685061}}.) | ||
To find an individual's draft card, it helps to know his name and residence at the time of registration. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically by surname within each draft board. | To find an individual's draft card, it helps to know his name and residence at the time of registration. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically by surname within each draft board. | ||
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Most counties had only one board; large cities had several. A map showing the boundaries of individual draft boards is available for most large cities. Finding an ancestor's street address in a city directory will help you in using the draft board map. For a copy of the map for Milwaukee, see: | Most counties had only one board; large cities had several. A map showing the boundaries of individual draft boards is available for most large cities. Finding an ancestor's street address in a city directory will help you in using the draft board map. For a copy of the map for Milwaukee, see: | ||
*United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives. (Family History Library film | *United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives. (Family History Library film {{FHL|641275|title-id|disp=1498803}}.)<br> | ||
== Web Sites == | == Web Sites == | ||