New Hampshire, Military Discharge Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains military discharge records for Hillsborough County in the state of New Hampshire ranging approximately from 1866-1880. More records may be added as they become available.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
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 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

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I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

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Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in New Hampshire.
 * New Hampshire Guided Research
 * New Hampshire Record Finder
 * New Hampshire Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step New Hampshire Research, 1880-Present
 * New Hampshire Genealogy
 * New Hampshire Military Records
 * New Hampshire Archives and Libraries

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Hillsborough. Soldiers discharges, 1866-1880

Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

 * New Hampshire, Civil War Service and Pension Records, 1861-1866
 * United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

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