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

Record Description
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.

Record Content
The content of these records varies by type of record. You may find any of the following:


 * Name
 * Military Unit
 * Age
 * Rank
 * Date and place of enlistment
 * Date and place of termination
 * Term of Service
 * Money paid or value of goods
 * Where stationed
 * Date and nature of injuries sustained
 * Date and place of death (if killed in action)

How to Use the Record
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒ Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒ Select the 'State' category ⇒ Select the 'War, Military Unit, Surname Letter and Year Range' category which takes you to the images.

Look at each image one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Related Websites

 * NARA Online Public Access
 * Native Americans in the Antebellum U.S. Military

Related Wiki Articles

 * Winnebago War, 1827
 * United States

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