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A book which is not as complete as the above source, but which may be helpful is Carol M. Meyers, ''Early Military Records of New York, 1689–1738'' (Saugus, California: RAM, 1967; Family History Library book {{FHL|184498|title-id|disp=974.7 M2m; fiche 6105194}}). Lists counties where units were raised. | A book which is not as complete as the above source, but which may be helpful is Carol M. Meyers, ''Early Military Records of New York, 1689–1738'' (Saugus, California: RAM, 1967; Family History Library book {{FHL|184498|title-id|disp=974.7 M2m; fiche 6105194}}). Lists counties where units were raised. | ||
=== Revolutionary War (1775-1783) === | === Revolutionary War (1775-1783) === | ||
Nearly one-third of all Revolutionary War battles took place in New York, including the battles of Long Island, Oriskany, Bennington, and Saratoga. The British occupied New York City during the war. | Nearly one-third of all Revolutionary War battles took place in New York, including the battles of Long Island, Oriskany, Bennington, and Saratoga. The British occupied New York City during the war. | ||
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*Klein, Milton M., compiler. ''New York in the American Revolution: A Bibliography''. Albany, New York: New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1974. (Family History Library book {{FHL|173815|title-id|disp=974.7 H23k; film 928293 item 2}}.) | *Klein, Milton M., compiler. ''New York in the American Revolution: A Bibliography''. Albany, New York: New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, 1974. (Family History Library book {{FHL|173815|title-id|disp=974.7 H23k; film 928293 item 2}}.) | ||
'''Pension Records''' | '''Pension Records''' | ||
A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in New York is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were Loyalists or Tories. For patriot records of the Revolutionary War, see: | A man born between 1730 and 1765 who lived in New York is probably listed in some form of military record. If he supported the Revolution, he may be mentioned in records as a rebel, patriot, or Whig. Those who opposed the Revolution were Loyalists or Tories. For patriot records of the Revolutionary War, see: | ||
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*United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''General Index to Compiled Military Service Records of Revolutionary Ward Soldiers''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1942. (Family History Library films {{FHL|484382|title-id|disp=882841–98}}.) | *United States. Adjutant General's Office. ''General Index to Compiled Military Service Records of Revolutionary Ward Soldiers''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1942. (Family History Library films {{FHL|484382|title-id|disp=882841–98}}.) | ||
The 1835 Pension Roll: | The 1835 Pension Roll: | ||
On June 5, 1834, the U.S. Senate required the Secretary of War to submit a statement showing the names of pensioners who were on the pension rolls or had previously been on the pension rolls. For more information on the 1835 Pension Roll see [[Revolutionary War Pension Records and Bounty Land Warrants|Revolutionary War Pension Records]]. The pension roll for New York is available online. | On June 5, 1834, the U.S. Senate required the Secretary of War to submit a statement showing the names of pensioners who were on the pension rolls or had previously been on the pension rolls. For more information on the 1835 Pension Roll see [[Revolutionary War Pension Records and Bounty Land Warrants|Revolutionary War Pension Records]]. The pension roll for New York is available online. | ||
*[http://books.google.com/books?id=LYQFAAAAQAAJ Report from the Secretary of War... Vol. II] (Google Books) | *[http://books.google.com/books?id=LYQFAAAAQAAJ Report from the Secretary of War... Vol. II] (Google Books) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3247 New York Pensioners, 1835] (Ancestry) ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3247 New York Pensioners, 1835] (Ancestry) ($) | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48122 The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. II] (Ancestry) ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48122 The Pension Roll of 1835, Vol. II] (Ancestry) ($) | ||
The service records and pension files for Revolutionary War patriots are available at the Family History Library. For more information, see [[Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783|Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783]] Wiki article. You can also use NATF Form 80 to obtain copies of some records from the National Archives for a fee. Copies of records are also available online at http://www.archives.gov/. | The service records and pension files for Revolutionary War patriots are available at the Family History Library. For more information, see [[Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783|Revolutionary War, 1775 to 1783]] Wiki article. You can also use NATF Form 80 to obtain copies of some records from the National Archives for a fee. Copies of records are also available online at http://www.archives.gov/. | ||
'''Federal Service and Pension Records''' | '''Federal Service and Pension Records''' | ||
The Family History Library has microfilm copies of almost all the Revolutionary War service, pension, and miscellaneous records at the National Archives. These are further described, along with other nationwide indexes in the [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records]] Wiki article. | The Family History Library has microfilm copies of almost all the Revolutionary War service, pension, and miscellaneous records at the National Archives. These are further described, along with other nationwide indexes in the [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military Records]] Wiki article. | ||
==== Loyalists ==== | ==== Loyalists ==== | ||
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'''Burial Records'''. The New York State Library has a special card index called ''Revolutionary War Soldiers Grave Card Index''. It indexes ''Daughters of the American Revolution, Graves of Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in New York'', 15 Volumes. (Typescript, 1921–55; Family History Library films {{FHL|475584|title-id|disp=860330–32}}). Each volume is also individually indexed. | '''Burial Records'''. The New York State Library has a special card index called ''Revolutionary War Soldiers Grave Card Index''. It indexes ''Daughters of the American Revolution, Graves of Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in New York'', 15 Volumes. (Typescript, 1921–55; Family History Library films {{FHL|475584|title-id|disp=860330–32}}). Each volume is also individually indexed. | ||
The [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article lists several more nationwide indexes to Revolutionary War veterans' graves, including many from New York. | The [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article lists several more nationwide indexes to Revolutionary War veterans' graves, including many from New York. | ||
=== War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812–1815) === | ||
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The regimental pages often include lists of the companies with links to the counties where the companies started. Men in the companies often lived in the counties where the companies were raised. Knowing a county can help when researching more about the soldiers and their families. | The regimental pages often include lists of the companies with links to the counties where the companies started. Men in the companies often lived in the counties where the companies were raised. Knowing a county can help when researching more about the soldiers and their families. | ||
The [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] allows name searching for soldiers. The result set gives the regiments for the soldiers. Then you can check the Wiki regiment pages to determine counties. Often knowing the counties that had men in a regiment will help you determine if a soldier was your ancestor. <br><br>[[ | The [http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System] allows name searching for soldiers. The result set gives the regiments for the soldiers. Then you can check the Wiki regiment pages to determine counties. Often knowing the counties that had men in a regiment will help you determine if a soldier was your ancestor. | ||
<br>'''A wiki article describing an online collections is found at:'''<br>[[New York, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|New York, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | |||
=== Spanish-American War (1898) and Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902) === | === Spanish-American War (1898) and Philippine Insurrection (1899–1902) === | ||
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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}}.) | 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}}.) | ||
=== World War II (1941-1945) === | === World War II (1941-1945) === | ||
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| link = https://indexing.familysearch.org/projtab/viewProject.jsf?url=USNewYork-WWIIDraftRegistratioCards1942/ProjectHelp1.html | | link = https://indexing.familysearch.org/projtab/viewProject.jsf?url=USNewYork-WWIIDraftRegistratioCards1942/ProjectHelp1.html | ||
| name = US, New York - WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1942 | | name = US, New York - WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1942 | ||
}} | }} The [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article describes where to write for service files for those who served in the two world wars. Information on World War II service records can also be accessed online at: | ||
The [[United States Military Records|United States Military Records]] Wiki article describes where to write for service files for those who served in the two world wars. Information on World War II service records can also be accessed online at: | |||
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html | http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html | ||
=== Militia (National Guard) (1832–1962) === | === Militia (National Guard) (1832–1962) === | ||