District of Columbia in the War of 1812

Online Resources

 * at FamilySearch — index & images
 * at FamilySearch — index & images
 * War of 1812 Pension Application Files Index, 1812-1815 at Fold3.com — images
 * War of 1812 Pension Files at Fold3.com — images
 * at FamilySearch — digital book

Introduction
During the War of 1812, the District of Columbia furnished 3,374 infantry men, 375 cavalry men, 796 artillery men, and 2 men in miscellaneous troops for a total of 4,547 men.

Service Records

 * A register of officers of the militia of the District of Columbia, 1813 to 1830, is in Record Group 94 of the Records of the Adjutant General's Office in the National Archives.


 * General Society of the War of 1812, The Constitution and Register of Membership of the General Society of the War of 1812 to October 1, 1899], (Philadelphia, Dewey and Eakens, Makers (1899). This contains registers for eight states and District of Columbia. identifies veteran or veteran ancestor by name, his rank, unit in which he served, dates of service, etc., page 189.

Societies

 * Fold3 has a collection of War of 1812 Society Applications in the District of Columbia. It has three volumes of applicants sorted by last name. ($)

Pension Records

 * A soldier may have been recorded in district records or in federal records (see US War of 1812 Pension Records).


 * Fold3 has a District of Columbia War of 1812 Pension Files (Free). They are organized alphabetically by surname. Shows the entire pension file for those digitized.

Important National and International Sources

 * United States in the War of 1812 has lists of records, books, etc. for the United States, not just one state. The federal records are listed here rather than on each state page. Two of the most important are:


 * FamilySearch Historical Records Collection On line Database:
 * FamilySearch Historical Records Collection On line Database:


 * War of 1812, 1812 to 1815 has lists of general books and documentaries, as well as a list battles with links to web sites about the battles, and other information not tied to one country.