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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kansas|Kansas]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[United States Military Records|U.S. Military]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kansas|Kansas]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Kansas_Military_Records|Military Records]]'' | ||
Many military records are found at the Family History Library and the National Archives and other federal and state archives. The United States Wiki article provides more information regarding these records. | Many military records are found at the Family History Library and the National Archives and other federal and state archives. The United States Wiki article provides more information regarding these records. | ||
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*Fort Abercrombie -- Textual records of this fort, 1859-1877, 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 Abercrombie -- Textual records of this fort, 1859-1877, 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). | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Atkinson_(Nebraska) Fort Atkinson] -- Sometimes mentioned in connection with Kansas, Fort Atkinson was actually located in [[Nebraska Military Records|Nebraska]]. | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Atkinson_(Nebraska) Fort Atkinson] -- Sometimes mentioned in connection with Kansas, Fort Atkinson was actually located in [[Nebraska Military Records|Nebraska]]. | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Blair_(Fort_Scott) Fort Blair] -- The official name of a Civil War fort existing from about 1862 to 1865, more commonly known as Fort Baxter. It was located near the present town of Baxter Springs.<br> | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Blair_(Fort_Scott) Fort Blair] -- The official name of a Civil War fort existing from about 1862 to 1865, more commonly known as Fort Baxter. It was located near the present town of Baxter Springs.<br> | ||
*[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-forts3.html Fort Cavagnolle] -- 1744-1760 | *[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-forts3.html Fort Cavagnolle] -- 1744-1760 | ||
*[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-fortdodge.html Fort Dodge] -- Textual records of this fort, 1865-1883, 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). These records have also been microfilmed on 25 rolls as National Archives Microcopy M989. | *[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-fortdodge.html Fort Dodge] -- Textual records of this fort, 1865-1883, 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). These records have also been microfilmed on 25 rolls as National Archives Microcopy M989. | ||
Available through the Family History Library {{FHL|Film: 1694850}} (first film of 25) | Available through the Family History Library {{FHL|Film: 1694850}} (first film of 25) | ||
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Harker_(Kansas) Fort Harker ]1866 -- Textual records of this fort, 1865-1873, 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). | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Harker_(Kansas) Fort Harker ]1866 -- Textual records of this fort, 1865-1873, 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). | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Hays Fort Hays] -- Established in 1865 as Fort Fletcher, it was closed for a few months in 1866 and then reopened later that year and renamed [http://www.kshs.org/places/forthays/history.htm Fort Hays]. It was abandoned in 1889. Textual records of this fort, 1860-1878, 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). | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Hays Fort Hays] -- Established in 1865 as Fort Fletcher, it was closed for a few months in 1866 and then reopened later that year and renamed [http://www.kshs.org/places/forthays/history.htm Fort Hays]. It was abandoned in 1889. Textual records of this fort, 1860-1878, 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). | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Kearny Fort Kearny] -- Although near the Kansas-Nebraska border, this fort was actually located in Nebraska.<br> | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Kearny Fort Kearny] -- Although near the Kansas-Nebraska border, this fort was actually located in Nebraska.<br> | ||
*[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-fortlarned.html Fort Larned] 1859 -- Textual records of this fort, 1848-1871, 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). | *[http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-fortlarned.html Fort Larned] 1859 -- Textual records of this fort, 1848-1871, 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). | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth] -- Originally established as Cantonment Leavenworth in 1827 near the site of the 18th Century French Fort de Cavagnal. It was renamed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth] in 1832. It is still an active military post. Textual records of this fort, 1856-1919, 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). The fort is also the site of [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftleavenworth.asp#hi Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery]. | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth] -- Originally established as Cantonment Leavenworth in 1827 near the site of the 18th Century French Fort de Cavagnal. It was renamed [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth] in 1832. It is still an active military post. Textual records of this fort, 1856-1919, 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). The fort is also the site of [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftleavenworth.asp#hi Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery]. | ||
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*Fort Lyon -- Sometimes associated with the state of Kansas, Fort Lyon was actually located in [[Colorado Military Records|Colorado]]. | *Fort Lyon -- Sometimes associated with the state of Kansas, Fort Lyon was actually located in [[Colorado Military Records|Colorado]]. | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_McKean Fort McKean] -- Civil War Fort | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_McKean Fort McKean] -- Civil War Fort | ||
*[http://www.santafetrailresearch.com/research/fort-mann-ra-white.html Fort Mann] -- Established as a non-military fort principally to protect teamsters and provide a place for the repair of their wagons and replacement of animals. It was in use for only a few years in the late 1840s. It was abandoned when Fort Atkinson was built.<br> | *[http://www.santafetrailresearch.com/research/fort-mann-ra-white.html Fort Mann] -- Established as a non-military fort principally to protect teamsters and provide a place for the repair of their wagons and replacement of animals. It was in use for only a few years in the late 1840s. It was abandoned when Fort Atkinson was built.<br> | ||
*Fort Marion -- Fort Marion was located at St. Augustine, Florida. It occupies a place in the military history of Kansas because Indian leaders from Kansas and other states were sent to Fort Marion as punishment for their involvement in murders and other military actions against settlers and military troops. For the names of Indians sent to Fort Marion, [http://www.drbronsontours.com/bronsonplainindiannames.html read more]... | *Fort Marion -- Fort Marion was located at St. Augustine, Florida. It occupies a place in the military history of Kansas because Indian leaders from Kansas and other states were sent to Fort Marion as punishment for their involvement in murders and other military actions against settlers and military troops. For the names of Indians sent to Fort Marion, [http://www.drbronsontours.com/bronsonplainindiannames.html read more]... | ||
*[http://www.vlib.us/old_west/forts1865.html Fort Montgomery] -- Civil War Fort | *[http://www.vlib.us/old_west/forts1865.html Fort Montgomery] -- Civil War Fort | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Riley Fort Riley] -- Established by a group of surveyors early in the year 1853, it was initally called Camp Center. In June of that year, it was renamed Fort Riley and has continued under that name to the present day. Textual records of this fort, 1859, 1864-1919, 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). | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Riley Fort Riley] -- Established by a group of surveyors early in the year 1853, it was initally called Camp Center. In June of that year, it was renamed Fort Riley and has continued under that name to the present day. Textual records of this fort, 1859, 1864-1919, 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). | ||
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Scott_National_Historic_Site Fort Scott] -- Fort Scott was an active Army post from 1842-1854, 1861-1865, and 1870-1873. It is now a National Historic Site. Textual records of this fort, 1862-1865, 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). The records of Fort Scott, 1869-1873, have been microfilmed and form National Archives Microcopy M1077, 2 rolls. Availiable through the Family History Library {{FHL|Film: 1695673}} (first film of 2) | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Scott_National_Historic_Site Fort Scott] -- Fort Scott was an active Army post from 1842-1854, 1861-1865, and 1870-1873. It is now a National Historic Site. Textual records of this fort, 1862-1865, 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). The records of Fort Scott, 1869-1873, have been microfilmed and form National Archives Microcopy M1077, 2 rolls. Availiable through the Family History Library {{FHL|Film: 1695673}} (first film of 2) | ||
*Solon's Fort | *Solon's Fort | ||
*[[Fort Wallace|Fort Wallace]] -- Textual records of this fort, 1866-1882, 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 Wallace|Fort Wallace]] -- Textual records of this fort, 1866-1882, 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). | ||
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[http://www.kshs.org/places/forts/ Kansas Frontier Forts], a web site maintained by the Kansas State Historical Society. | [http://www.kshs.org/places/forts/ Kansas Frontier Forts], a web site maintained by the Kansas State Historical Society. | ||
''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Battles and Skirmishes 1850-1890''. By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press publishing Co., Missoula, Montana. C. 2003 ISBN 0-87842-468-7<br> | ''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Battles and Skirmishes 1850-1890''. By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press publishing Co., Missoula, Montana. C. 2003 ISBN 0-87842-468-7<br> | ||
== Civil War (1861-1865) == | |||
[[Image:{{Battle of Lawrence, Kansas}}]]<br> See [[Kansas in the Civil War|Kansas in the Civil War]] for information about Kansas Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Kansas regiments involved in the Civil War. | |||
[[Image:{{Battle of Lawrence, Kansas}}]]<br> | |||
See [[Kansas in the Civil War|Kansas in the Civil War]] for information about Kansas Civil War records, web sites, etc. with links to articles about the Kansas regiments involved in the Civil War. | |||
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. | 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. | ||
== Indian Wars == | == Indian Wars == | ||
The [http://www.kshs.org/p/19th-kansas-cavalry-enlistment-papers-at-kshs/11171 19th Kansas Cavalry Enlistment Papers] at the [http://www.kshs.org Kansas Historical Society's website] is an index to the enlistment papers of the 19th Kansas Cavalry during the 1868-1869 Indian campaigns. | The [http://www.kshs.org/p/19th-kansas-cavalry-enlistment-papers-at-kshs/11171 19th Kansas Cavalry Enlistment Papers] at the [http://www.kshs.org Kansas Historical Society's website] is an index to the enlistment papers of the 19th Kansas Cavalry during the 1868-1869 Indian campaigns. | ||
== Spanish-American War (1898) == | == Spanish-American War (1898) == | ||
The [http://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-military-index/15797 Kansas Military Index] at the [http://www.kshs.org Kansas Historical Society's website] searches several databases at once that cover the Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. | The [http://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-military-index/15797 Kansas Military Index] at the [http://www.kshs.org Kansas Historical Society's website] searches several databases at once that cover the Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. | ||
== World War I (1917-1918) == | == World War I (1917-1918) == | ||
'''WWI Draft Cards''' | '''WWI Draft Cards''' | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''Kansas, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987-1988. {{FHL|746978|title-id|disp=(On Family History Library films beginning with 1643420.)}} | United States. Selective Service System. ''Kansas, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987-1988. {{FHL|746978|title-id|disp=(On Family History Library films beginning with 1643420.)}} | ||
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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. There is an alphabetical list of cities that are on the map. For a copy of this map 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. There is an alphabetical list of cities that are on the map. For a copy of this map see: | ||
United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives. {{FHL|378717|title-id|disp=(Family History Library film 1498803)}}<br><!--{12089852414720} --> | United States. Selective Service System. ''List of World War One Draft Board Maps''. Washington, D.C.: National Archives. {{FHL|378717|title-id|disp=(Family History Library film 1498803)}}<br><!--{12089852414720} --> | ||
{{See also|United States World War I Draft Records}} | {{See also|United States World War I Draft Records}} | ||
'''World War I Bounty Claims''' | '''World War I Bounty Claims''' | ||
[http://www.kshs.org/genealogists/military/index.htm Kansas Historical Society] has an online index, [http://www.kshs.org/p/world-war-i-bounty-claims/15808 World War I Bounty Claims], to their "state bonus," or "bounty claims," records for World War I veterans, their widows, and orphans. These records might include name, rank, physical description, age, character, vocation, nativity, and battles or skirmishes in which the veteran participated. | [http://www.kshs.org/genealogists/military/index.htm Kansas Historical Society] has an online index, [http://www.kshs.org/p/world-war-i-bounty-claims/15808 World War I Bounty Claims], to their "state bonus," or "bounty claims," records for World War I veterans, their widows, and orphans. These records might include name, rank, physical description, age, character, vocation, nativity, and battles or skirmishes in which the veteran participated. | ||
'''World War I Kansas Veterans Collection''' | '''World War I Kansas Veterans Collection''' | ||
The [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2021 Kansas, World War I Veteran Collection, 1917-1919] available online at Ancestry.com is a collection containing items | The [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2021 Kansas, World War I Veteran Collection, 1917-1919] available online at Ancestry.com is a collection containing items about Kansas veterans solicited and compiled by the Kansas State Historical Society. The collection contains letters, photographs and biographies of the veterans. | ||
'''The Kansas State Guard''' | '''The Kansas State Guard''' | ||
Prior to 1917 the citizens of Kansas did not give much thought to having local troops to protect municipal and industrial properties. Once the United States entered World War I, it was thought that the National Guard offered ample protection against activities of alien sympathizers. Exagerated claims of sabotage, originating with stories published in Eastern newspapers soon excited the local citizenry. <br> | Prior to 1917 the citizens of Kansas did not give much thought to having local troops to protect municipal and industrial properties. Once the United States entered World War I, it was thought that the National Guard offered ample protection against activities of alien sympathizers. Exagerated claims of sabotage, originating with stories published in Eastern newspapers soon excited the local citizenry. <br> | ||
On April 17, 1917, the State Council of Defense was organized in the Governor's office at Topeka. The objective was "to mobilize all the resources of the state to support of the war." The Department of Public Defense was created by the Council and assigned the duty of organizing Home Guards "for the protection of local property." Immediately after the meeting, units were organized in many Kansas communities. This Home Guard, or Kansas State Guard, as it became known, existed from August 6, 1917, to November 11, 1919, when it was disbanded. A complete history, including the rosters of those involved, is found at http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/military/ksguard/index.html. | On April 17, 1917, the State Council of Defense was organized in the Governor's office at Topeka. The objective was "to mobilize all the resources of the state to support of the war." The Department of Public Defense was created by the Council and assigned the duty of organizing Home Guards "for the protection of local property." Immediately after the meeting, units were organized in many Kansas communities. This Home Guard, or Kansas State Guard, as it became known, existed from August 6, 1917, to November 11, 1919, when it was disbanded. A complete history, including the rosters of those involved, is found at http://skyways.lib.ks.us/genweb/archives/military/ksguard/index.html. | ||
'''Bounty Claims''' | '''Bounty Claims''' | ||
The [http://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-military-index/15797 Kansas Military Index] at the [http://www.kshs.org Kansas Historical Society's website] searches several databases at once that cover the Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The database includes Bounty Claims records from World War I. | The [http://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-military-index/15797 Kansas Military Index] at the [http://www.kshs.org Kansas Historical Society's website] searches several databases at once that cover the Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The database includes Bounty Claims records from World War I. | ||
== World War II (1941-1945) == | == World War II (1941-1945) == | ||
The [http://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-military-index/15797 Kansas Military Index] at the [http://www.kshs.org Kansas Historical Society's website] searches several databases at once that cover the Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. | The [http://www.kshs.org/p/kansas-military-index/15797 Kansas Military Index] at the [http://www.kshs.org Kansas Historical Society's website] searches several databases at once that cover the Indian Wars, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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:NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into this Wiki site and is being updated here, as time permits. | :NOTE: All of the information from the original research outline has been imported into this Wiki site and is being updated here, as time permits. | ||
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