Research

1

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Military and Naval Affairs

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

The New York Guard was created and later reactivated as a state defense force to replace the New York National Guard when the latter was mobilized into federal service during the two world wars. This series consists of service record cards for veterans of the New York Guard. Information varies but minimally .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

2

Creator:

New York (State). Division of Military and Naval Affairs

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of summary service records of members of New York National Guard units. Information typically includes name, date of birth, place of birth, home address, date of enlistment, unit enlisted into, date of separation, how separated (honorable discharge, etc.), and dates of reenlistm.........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

3

Creator:

New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists of claim applications submitted by, or on behalf of, War of 1812 veterans who fought in New York State militia and volunteer units. The records contain detailed information about claimants, both residents and non-residents of New York State, including name; age; residence; rank; .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives

 

4

Creator:

New York (State). Adjutant General's Office

 

 

Title:  

 

Abstract:  

This series consists mostly of affidavits documenting a claimant's right to reimbursement from War of 1812 service in a New York militia or volunteer unit, as well as certificates issued to claimants after the Adjutant General's Office reviewed and adjusted their claims. The bulk of the series documents .........

 

Repository:  

New York State Archives