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Fort Ridgely -- Textual records of this post, 1853-1865, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | Fort Ridgely -- Textual records of this post, 1853-1865, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | ||
Fort Snelling -- Textual records of this post, 1855-1922, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | Fort Snelling -- Textual records of this post, 1855-1922, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | ||
=== Mexican War (1846–1848) === | === Mexican War (1846–1848) === | ||
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Minnesota was a relatively new state with a small population at the time of the Civil War, but it contributed a substantial number of troops to the Union forces during the war. About 22,000 Minnesotans served; 2,500 died in the war. An article with suggestions and sources for researching a Civil War ancestor in Minnesota is: | Minnesota was a relatively new state with a small population at the time of the Civil War, but it contributed a substantial number of troops to the Union forces during the war. About 22,000 Minnesotans served; 2,500 died in the war. An article with suggestions and sources for researching a Civil War ancestor in Minnesota is: | ||
*Baker, Mary Hawker. ''Tracing Civil War Ancestors in Minnesota''. Minnesota Genealogist 28 (fall 1997): 98–100. St. Paul, Minnesota: The Society. ( | *Baker, Mary Hawker. ''Tracing Civil War Ancestors in Minnesota''. Minnesota Genealogist 28 (fall 1997): 98–100. St. Paul, Minnesota: The Society. (Family History Library book 977.6 B2mg.) | ||
*Names of most of those who served are included in: | *Names of most of those who served are included in: | ||
*''Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861–1865''. Two Volumes. St. Paul, Minnesota: Pioneer Press, 1890–93. ( | *''Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861–1865''. Two Volumes. St. Paul, Minnesota: Pioneer Press, 1890–93. (Family History Library book 977.6 H2bc; Volume 1 on film 1036220 item6; Volume 2 on film 1033917 item 2 and fiche 6046730 [fiche 11–18].) | ||
*''Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861–1865''. 2d ed. Two Volumes. St. Paul, Minnesota: Pioneer Press, 1891. ( | *''Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861–1865''. 2d ed. Two Volumes. St. Paul, Minnesota: Pioneer Press, 1891. (Family History Library book 977.6 H2bc 1891; film 1033917; fiche 6046730 [set of 10].) Volume 1 includes the history of each regiment and regimental rosters listing soldiers’ names, ages, dates of service, and remarks about their service, including whether transferred, wounded, captured, or killed. Volume 2 consists of correspondence and battle reports, arranged chronologically. Indexes at the end of each volume list only some officers and major events. A more complete index to both volumes is at the Minnesota Historical Society. | ||
*''Minnesota Adjutant General’s Report of 1866''. Roseville, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1997. ( | *''Minnesota Adjutant General’s Report of 1866''. Roseville, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1997. (Family History Library book 977.6.) The report lists 26,088 names of men who served during the Civil War period, including citizen soldiers who served in local militias. It gives name, age, state or country of birth, dates of service, and remarks, and is arranged alphabetically. Family history researchers should look at both. | ||
The index to the federal service records of Union volunteers from Minnesota is: | The index to the federal service records of Union volunteers from Minnesota is: | ||
*United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Minnesota''. National Archives Microfilm Publication M0546. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, [1965?]. (On 10 | *United States. Adjutant General’s Office. ''Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Minnesota''. National Archives Microfilm Publication M0546. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, [1965?]. (On 10 Family History Library films beginning with 821930.) | ||
The index to Union pension records for all states is described in the U.S. Military Records Research Outline (34118). | The index to Union pension records for all states is described in the U.S. Military Records Research Outline (34118). | ||
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Names and residences of some persons receiving federal pensions can be found in: | Names and residences of some persons receiving federal pensions can be found in: | ||
*''List of Pensioners on the Roll, January 1, 1883: ...as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882''. Volume 4. 1883. Reprint. Arvada, Colorado: Ancestor Publishers, 1990. ( | *''List of Pensioners on the Roll, January 1, 1883: ...as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882''. Volume 4. 1883. Reprint. Arvada, Colorado: Ancestor Publishers, 1990. (Family History Library fiche 6334560.) No circulation to Family History Centers. The list includes more than 4,000 names of Civil War or War of 1812 veterans or the name their widow. Arranged by county names in alphabetical order, then by post office addresses in alphabetical order; persons’ names are not in any particular order. Information includes the pensioner’s name, post office address, reason for pension, amount of money received each month, and date the pension was originally awarded. Unindexed. | ||
'''Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)'''. In 1890, about 40 percent of the Civil War veterans were members of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The descriptive books of each GAR post usually indicate each member’s name, age, rank, birthplace, residence, occupation, and enlistment and discharge information. The descriptive books and other records of many GAR posts are at the Minnesota Historical Society. | '''Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)'''. In 1890, about 40 percent of the Civil War veterans were members of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The descriptive books of each GAR post usually indicate each member’s name, age, rank, birthplace, residence, occupation, and enlistment and discharge information. The descriptive books and other records of many GAR posts are at the Minnesota Historical Society. | ||
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'''Unit Histories'''. An important inventory for finding Civil War military histories in Minnesota is: | '''Unit Histories'''. An important inventory for finding Civil War military histories in Minnesota is: | ||
'''Civil War Unit Histories'''<nowiki>:</nowiki>''The Union—Midwest and West''. (Part 4.) Bethesda, Maryland: University Publications of America, 1993. ( | '''Civil War Unit Histories'''<nowiki>:</nowiki>''The Union—Midwest and West''. (Part 4.) Bethesda, Maryland: University Publications of America, 1993. (Family History Library book 973 M2cwu pt.4.) The library has the large microfiche collection described in this guide. Use the library catalog to find individual items. This may include correspondence, diaries, memoirs, and regimental histories published before 1920. The guide shows the unit name, counties where it was raised, author, title, publication information, number of pages, and source repository. This guide also includes an author index and a major engagements index. | ||
'''Soldiers Home Records'''. Records of the state operated soldiers home in Minneapolis are found in the Minnesota State Historical Society Library. They include resident admission and discharge records, history of residents’ military service, and clinical records. | '''Soldiers Home Records'''. Records of the state operated soldiers home in Minneapolis are found in the Minnesota State Historical Society Library. They include resident admission and discharge records, history of residents’ military service, and clinical records. | ||
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Records of troops in federal service who took part in the Dakota Conflict are included with Civil War records. Names of those who served with local militia units are included as an appendix to Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861–1865, volume 1, described above. Names of more than 200 white settlers and many Indians who died in the Dakota Conflict are included in: | Records of troops in federal service who took part in the Dakota Conflict are included with Civil War records. Names of those who served with local militia units are included as an appendix to Minnesota in the Civil and Indian Wars, 1861–1865, volume 1, described above. Names of more than 200 white settlers and many Indians who died in the Dakota Conflict are included in: | ||
*Satterlee, Marion P. ''A Detailed Account of the Massacre by the Dakota Indians in 1862: with Names of all Victims [and a] Complete List of Indians Killed in Battle.''. Minneapolis, Minnesota: M. P. Satterlee, [1923]. ( | *Satterlee, Marion P. ''A Detailed Account of the Massacre by the Dakota Indians in 1862: with Names of all Victims [and a] Complete List of Indians Killed in Battle.''. Minneapolis, Minnesota: M. P. Satterlee, [1923]. (Family History Library film 1671601 item 7.) | ||
=== Spanish-American War (1898) and Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902) === | === Spanish-American War (1898) and Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902) === | ||
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Minnesota raised four volunteer regiments for service in the Spanish-American War. About 5,000 men served with those regiments. Four Minnesota soldiers were killed in action; more than 80 died of disease. Minnesota was one of a few states that also provided volunteers during the Philippine Insurrection. Rosters of those who served in both conflicts are included in: | Minnesota raised four volunteer regiments for service in the Spanish-American War. About 5,000 men served with those regiments. Four Minnesota soldiers were killed in action; more than 80 died of disease. Minnesota was one of a few states that also provided volunteers during the Philippine Insurrection. Rosters of those who served in both conflicts are included in: | ||
*Holbrook, Franklin F. ''Minnesota in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota War Records Commission, 1923. ( | *Holbrook, Franklin F. ''Minnesota in the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection''. St. Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota War Records Commission, 1923. (Family History Library film 1654701.) Includes brief regimental histories of the Minnesota volunteer units, followed by rosters of Minnesotans who served between 1898 and 1902 in those units and in other branches of service—more than 8,000 names. Information includes name, age, birthplace, residence, regiment, and dates mustered in and out. Includes an index to names in the rosters and a general index. | ||
Names of those who filed for pensions based on service in these two conflicts are included in the General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934, described in the U.S. Military Records Research Outline (34118). | Names of those who filed for pensions based on service in these two conflicts are included in the General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934, described in the U.S. Military Records Research Outline (34118). | ||
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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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota, see: | ||
*United States. Selective Service System. ''Minnesota, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 94 | *United States. Selective Service System. ''Minnesota, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917–1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987–1988. (On 94 Family History Library films beginning with 1675275.) | ||
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. Maps showing the boundaries of individual draft boards in Minneapolis and St. Paul are included in: | Most counties had only one board, large cities had several. Maps showing the boundaries of individual draft boards in Minneapolis and St. Paul are included in: | ||
*United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 19––. ( | *United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 19––. (Family History Library film 1498803.) | ||
Finding an ancestor’s street address in a city directory will help you in using the draft board map. See the "[[Minnesota Directories|Directories]]" section of this outline. | Finding an ancestor’s street address in a city directory will help you in using the draft board map. See the "[[Minnesota Directories|Directories]]" section of this outline. | ||
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Lists of dead and missing soldiers who served during World War II, arranged alphabetically by county, are in: | Lists of dead and missing soldiers who served during World War II, arranged alphabetically by county, are in: | ||
*''Minnesota’s World War II Army Dead.'' Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1994. ( | *''Minnesota’s World War II Army Dead.'' Brooklyn Park, Minnesota: Park Genealogical Books, 1994. (Family History Library book 977.6 A1 no.135.) It includes 6,462 names and indicates the soldier’s rank and cause of death. | ||
=== Other Records === | === Other Records === | ||