Military

Idaho Indian Wars, 1874 – 1878

Camas Prairie and Volcano District

After the close of the Modoc War, General Davis ordered a march by the cavalry of 700 miles through the country threatened by dissatisfied tribes, in order to impress upon their minds the military force of the United States. But the reservation set apart for Joseph and his non-treaty followers remained unoccupied, and he continued to roam as before. The settlers on the Wallowa were impatient to know whether their indemnity money was to be paid, or what course the government would pursue, and wrote to their representative in congress, who replied that the commissioner of Indian affairs had assured … Read more

The Defense of Stonington, Connecticut

Battle of Stonington

Accounts the attack and defense of Stonington Connecticut during the War of 1812. Included will be found a muster-roll of the Borough company of militia, the official account furnished for publication by the magistrates, warden and burgesses; and a letter from Capt. Amos Palmer, chairman of the citizens’ committee of defense, to Mr. Crawford, secretary of war, containing a concise narrative of the action.

Recruitment for the 9th and 10 Cavalry

George H. Seavers

The image of Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders charging up San Juan Hill is ingrained in the minds of most Americans. Those men of the 9th and 10th Cavalry alongside Roosevelt are not so prominent. They not only were with him, but they played an important role in the battle. There are official and unofficial reports of the battle in Record Group 391, US Regular Army Mobile Units, 1821-1942. Among the Letters and Endorsements Sent, 1896-99, is a handwritten account of the 9th Cavalry in battle. The 10th Cavalry’s Regimental History, 1866-98, also covers the participation of that unit … Read more

Rough Rider Search Instructions for NARA

Compiled military service records for 1,235 Rough Riders, including Teddy Roosevelt have been digitized. The records include individual jackets which give the name, organization, and rank of each soldier. They contain cards on which information from original records relating to the military service of the individual has been copied. Included in the main jacket are carded medical records, other documents which give personal information, and the description of the record from which the information was obtained. These materials are held by the Old Military and Civilian Records (Washington, DC). Search Hint: To retrieve the 1,235 digitized documents: Go to http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/. … Read more

West Virginia Revolutionary War Pensions

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Pension Records  (All hosted at USGenWeb Pension Archives unless otherwise noted) Berkeley County Berkeley County Pension Statement Bell, Thomas Birmingham, Patrick Black, George Burk, Matthew Campbell, James Develin, Henry Fulton, Samuel Hite, George Hyland, Ferguson Jones, William Kroesen, Issac Marlatt/Morlatt, … Read more

Virginia Revolutionary War Pensions

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Pension Records (All hosted at USGenWeb Pension Archives unless otherwise noted) Accomack County Bloxom, Charles aka Stewart Groten, John Hogshire, Charles Hogshire, Robert Rodgers, James Albemarle County Alford, Jacob Adams, Thomas Bowen, Micajah Davis, Charles Tilman, Daniel … Read more

South Carolina Revolutionary War Pensions

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Pension Records  (All hosted at USGenWeb Pension Archives unless otherwise noted) Abbeville County McDonald, Daniel & Elizabeth Anderson County McMahon, Peter Chester County McGarity, William Johnson/Jphnston, James W. Stroud, Hampton Stroud, William Chesterfield County Watson, Levin Edgecomb … Read more

Tennessee Revolutionary War Pensions

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Pension Records  (All hosted at USGenWeb Pension Archives unless otherwise noted) Anderson County Wiley, Alexander Bedford County Beardon, John Meadows, Daniel Moore, John Rainey, John Campbell County Chitwood, James Bratcher, Charles Lawson, David Hembree, Drewry Limpkin(s), Dickerson … Read more

North Carolina Revolutionary War Pensions

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Pension Records  (All hosted at USGenWeb Pension Archives unless otherwise noted) Anson County Carpenter, Isaac Dabbs, John Hinson, Charles Jackson, Stephen Jarman, Emory Jarman, William Keen, John Little, Jacob Martin, Kinchen Martin, William Slay, Thomas Jr. Teal, … Read more

Ohio Revolutionary War Pensions

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Pension Records  (All hosted at USGenWeb Pension Archives unless otherwise noted) Ashtabula County Niles, David Parker, Andress Wright, James Athens County Daily, David Butler County Applegate, Benjamin Clermont County Robb, William Columbiana County Bowman, Phillip Darke County … Read more

Pennsylvania Revolutionary War Pensions

Pennsylvania Revolutionary War Records Adams County Rex, Daniel Alleghany County Pyles, Joseph Beaver County McGerry/McGeary, Neal Bedford County Wertz, George Centre County MacLain, John McLain, Charles Chester County Whitcraft, William Columbia County Reichswick, Conrad Cumberland County McKnight, David Stratton, Lot Fayette County Hanna, Robert Sr. May, Charles , Widow’s Application McClean, Alexander Franklin County Foreman, Peter Hockingbery, Harmon Greene County McClain, Abijah Lancaster County Boyers, Michael Hedreik, William Luzerne County Forbes, Nathan Lycoming County Louge, Adam Mercer County Quinby, Samuel Mifflin County Cunningham, Joseph Northumberland County Dougherty Or Doherty, John , Child’s Application Dougherty, William MacPherson, John Shipman, John Philadelphia … Read more

Kentucky Revolutionary War Pensions

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Pension Applications (All hosted at USGenWeb Pension Archives unless otherwise noted) Adair County Bailey, Elisha Ingram, Jeremiah Tupman, John Tupman, John: Heirs Of Anderson County Adams, George Cowgill, Mary Cowgill, Ralph Barren County Burch, John Owen, Tabitha … Read more

New York Revolutionary War Pensions

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Pension Records  (All hosted at USGenWeb Pension Archives unless otherwise noted) Albany County Briggs, Abraham Bostwick, John & Betsey Morrison, Ephraim Starkweather, Billings Cayuga County Hall, Benajah Heirs Jennings, Esbon Hewitt, Lewis Hills, Eleazer Stivers, Margaret Van … Read more

Revolutionary War Pension Records

Revolutionary War Pensions – $ This collection of records includes digital images of entire pension files for soldiers and sailors who served during the Revolutionary War. These records reveal more details about the veteran’s history and service unlike selected service records chosen for genealogical content. They also contain more specific information about a soldier’s family, state of health, and life after the war. Listings by State Alabama Pension Applications Arkansas Pension Records Federal Pension Roll of 1835 (Compiled by William R. Navey ) 1840 Census of Pensioners Revolutionary or Military Services (Web design and graphics by Kathy Leigh) Madison County … Read more