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'''[[United States Genealogy|United States]]''' | '''[[United States Genealogy|United States]]''' | ||
{{US NARA HR Infobox | {{US NARA HR Infobox | ||
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| title=United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual | | title = United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1861-1866 | ||
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| micro_pub_title = Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians | | micro_pub_title = Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians | ||
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| FS_URL_07 = [[Begin a search for Union records]] | | FS_URL_07 = [[Begin a search for Union records]] | ||
| FS_URL_08 = [[Union Draft Records]] | | FS_URL_08 = [[Union Draft Records]] | ||
| FS_URL_09 = | | FS_URL_09 = [[United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866 - FamilySearch Historical Records]] | ||
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| Coverage = [[African American Contraband Records, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records|Coverage Table]] | | Coverage = [[African American Contraband Records, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records|Coverage Table]] | ||
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| RW_URL_05 = [http://www.civilwarhome.com/ProvostMarshal.htm The Provost Marshal and the Citizen] | | RW_URL_05 = [http://www.civilwarhome.com/ProvostMarshal.htm The Provost Marshal and the Citizen] | ||
| RW_URL_06 = [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75302268 List of Scouts, Guides, Spies, and Railroad Personnel, RG 110 NARA] | | RW_URL_06 = [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75302268 List of Scouts, Guides, Spies, and Railroad Personnel, RG 110 NARA] | ||
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== What is in This Collection? == | == What is in This Collection? == | ||
This | This collection contains images of records from the United States [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/10461614 Provost Marshal] during the Civil War. The Provost Marshal served as military police for the Union Army. Records in this collection deal with deserters, Confederate spies, civilians suspected of disloyalty, civilian passage through military zones, [https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/African_American_Contraband_Records contraband slaves], etc. The records are in Record Group 109 located in the National Archives. This collection corresponds to NARA publication M345, Union Provost Marshals’ File of Papers Relating to Individual Civilians. See [[United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866 - FamilySearch Historical Records]] for cases involving two or more persons. | ||
The collection was digitized from microfilm and is arranged alphabetically by the first two or three letters of the surname. It consists of correspondence, provost court papers, lists of transportation permits, claims for compensation for property used or destroyed by military forces, affidavits, oaths of loyalty and other lists. | The collection was digitized from microfilm and is arranged alphabetically by the first two or three letters of the surname. It consists of correspondence, provost court papers, lists of transportation permits, claims for compensation for property used or destroyed by military forces, affidavits, oaths of loyalty and other lists. | ||
Although the records were kept by the Union Army, they primarily deal with information about confederate citizens and union citizens who were suspected of supporting the confederate cause. They dealt with a wide range of individuals including those who were suspected of disloyalty or of giving aid to the enemy, who violated military orders, were prisoners, were authorized to travel in or to enter the Confederate states, and others. During the war each division, brigade, and corps of the Union Army had a provost marshal. | Although the records were kept by the Union Army, they primarily deal with information about confederate citizens and union citizens who were suspected of supporting the confederate cause. They dealt with a wide range of individuals including those who were suspected of disloyalty or of giving aid to the enemy, who violated military orders, were prisoners, were authorized to travel in or to enter the Confederate states, and others. During the war each division, brigade, and corps of the Union Army had a provost marshal. Marshals kept records of their activities as the military police and presided at courts established to try civilians who violated military orders as well as military personnel suspected of committing civil crimes. | ||
{{HR Add}} | {{HR Add}} | ||
=== Related National Archives Collections === | === Related National Archives Collections === | ||
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4213514 Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863–1865] Draft Enrollment | *[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/4213514 Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863–1865] Draft Enrollment | ||
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*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/3126602 Lists and Reports Relating to Transfers of Men, 1864–1865 Kentucky] | *[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/3126602 Lists and Reports Relating to Transfers of Men, 1864–1865 Kentucky] | ||
*[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/3514880 Receipts for Men Sent to Atheneum Prison, March 1863–July 1865] West Virginia | *[https://catalog.archives.gov/id/3514880 Receipts for Men Sent to Atheneum Prison, March 1863–July 1865] West Virginia | ||
=== Index and Image Visibility === | === Index and Image Visibility === | ||
{{Image Visibility}} | {{Image Visibility}} | ||
=== To Browse This Collection === | === To Browse This Collection === | ||
{{Collection_Browse_Link |CID=CID1834304 |title=United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1861-1866 }} | {{Collection_Browse_Link |CID=CID1834304 |title=United States, Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1861-1866 }} | ||
{{HR Tip|This collection contains searchable content in the NARA Catalog. They can be accessed by clicking on the National Archives identifier in the Record Description. Once inside the Catalog, click on the "Search Within This Series".}} | {{HR Tip|This collection contains searchable content in the NARA Catalog. They can be accessed by clicking on the National Archives identifier in the Record Description. Once inside the Catalog, click on the "Search Within This Series".}} | ||
== What Can These Records Tell Me? == | == What Can These Records Tell Me? == | ||
The following information may be found in these records: | The following information may be found in these records: | ||
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=== Coverage Table === | === Coverage Table === | ||
A coverage table containing lists of contraband names and slave owners in the collection ''Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Civilians'' can be found at [[African American Contraband Records, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records]]. | A coverage table containing lists of contraband names and slave owners in the collection ''Union Provost Marshal's File of Papers Relating to Civilians'' can be found at [[African American Contraband Records, Coverage Table - FamilySearch Historical Records]]. | ||
== How Do I Search This Collection? == | == How Do I Search This Collection? == | ||
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know: | ||
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*The occupation of your ancestor | *The occupation of your ancestor | ||
==== Search the Index ==== | ==== Search the Index ==== | ||
{{HR No IDX}} | {{HR No IDX}} | ||
==== View the Images ==== | ==== View the Images ==== | ||
{{View_Images_Link | CID = 1834304 | browse_1 = Select a surname range | browse_2 = | browse_3 = | browse_4 = | browse_5 = | browse_6 = }} | {{View_Images_Link | CID = 1834304 | browse_1 = Select a surname range | browse_2 = | browse_3 = | browse_4 = | browse_5 = | browse_6 = }} | ||
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? === | === How Do I Analyze the Results? === | ||
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]]. | ||
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*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names | *Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for alias names, nicknames and abbreviated names | ||
*Look for an index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. For example an index to Missourians in the collections is available at [http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/provost/ Index for Missourians in the Provost Marshal's Records]. The dates listed in this index will help you more readily locate the files. | *Look for an index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records. For example an index to Missourians in the collections is available at [http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/provost/ Index for Missourians in the Provost Marshal's Records]. The dates listed in this index will help you more readily locate the files. | ||
=== Research Helps === | === Research Helps === | ||
{{HR Helps US|where=US}} | |||
*[[US Military Basic Search Strategies]] | |||
*[[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]] | |||
*[[Beginning United States Civil War Research]] | |||
* [[US Military Basic Search Strategies]] | *[[Locating a Union Civil War Soldier (1861-1865)]] | ||
* [[Beginning Research in United States Military Records]] | *[[Locating a Confederate Civil War Soldier (1861–1865)]] | ||
* [[Beginning United States Civil War Research]] | |||
* [[Locating a Union Civil War Soldier (1861-1865)]] | |||
* [[Locating a Confederate Civil War Soldier (1861–1865)]] | |||
== Other FamilySearch Collections == | == Other FamilySearch Collections == | ||
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research. | These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research. | ||
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*'''186-1865''' {{FSC|244663|item|disp=Descriptive list of deserters from various regiments of Pennsylvania State volunteers}} at FamilySearch Catalog - images | *'''186-1865''' {{FSC|244663|item|disp=Descriptive list of deserters from various regiments of Pennsylvania State volunteers}} at FamilySearch Catalog - images | ||
*Curtis, Annette W.. ''selected, transcribed & indexed, ''"Contrabands" slaves and freedman : found in the Union Provost Marshal's file of papers relating to two or more civilians (M 416).'' S. l. :Midwest Afro-American Genealogical Interest Coalition,2008. {{FSC|1983431|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 M2caw}} | *Curtis, Annette W.. ''selected, transcribed & indexed, ''"Contrabands" slaves and freedman : found in the Union Provost Marshal's file of papers relating to two or more civilians (M 416).'' S. l. :Midwest Afro-American Genealogical Interest Coalition,2008. {{FSC|1983431|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 M2caw}} | ||
=== FamilySearch Historical Records === | === FamilySearch Historical Records === | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1834304|United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1861-1866}} | *{{RecordSearch|1834304|United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Individual Civilians, 1861-1866}} | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1845948|United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866}} | *{{RecordSearch|1845948|United States Union Provost Marshal Files of Two or More Civilians, 1861-1866}} | ||
=== FamilySearch Digital Library === | === FamilySearch Digital Library === | ||
* | *''Preliminary inventory of the records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau'', 8 volumes, Patricia Andrews, Ellen Garrison, Mark German, and Ruth Johnson, comps. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1966-1967 {{FSDL|283107|Volume 1}}, {{FSDL|289559|Volume 2}}, {{FSDL|281253|Volume 3}}, {{FSDL|293531|Volume 4}}, {{FSDL|298226|Volume 5}}, {{FSDL|285299|Volume 6}}, {{FSDL|286640|Volume 7}}, {{FSDL|517429|Volume 8}} | ||
*Records of the Provost Marshall General's Bureau, 1863-1866 : list of Civil War districts in the States {{FSDL|847429}} | |||
== Citing This Collection == | == Citing This Collection == | ||
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. | Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. | ||