United States, Indian Wars Service Records of Soldiers from Florida, Illinois and Michigan - FamilySearch Historical Records

What Is in the Collection?
This collection will include records from 1827-1858 This collection contains compiled military service records of volunteer organizations from Florida who served during for the Florida Indian Wars, 1835-1858 (M1086) and from Illinois and Michigan during the Winnebago Indian Disturbances in 1827 (M1505). The records are part of National Archive Record Group 94 Records of the Adjutant General's Office.

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How Do I Search the Collection?
To begin your search you will need to know: It may also be helpful to first search the following index: United States, Indexes to Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During Indian Wars and Disturbance - FamilySearch Historical Records
 * The name of the soldier.
 * The age of the soldier.
 * The place the soldier was stationed.
 * The unit in which the soldier served.

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Estados Unidos, Registros de Serviço de Guerras Indígenas de Soldados da Flórida, Illinois e Michigan (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)