If your ancestor lived during a time period when there was a war, you will want to search for them in military records. “Military Records” refer to any and all records of all branches of the armed forces.
There are different types of Military Records for different conflicts. Some of the major record types include:
- Service Records
- Pension Records
- Bounty Land Records
- Draft Registration Records
- Claim Records
- Military Histories
From these records, you might learn information of genealogical importance, including birth dates, names of family members, residence, as well as other details. To begin learning about and searching military records, visit the United States Military Records page at FamilySearch. It includes much useful information and links to various searchable databases.
