Military Records - Mexican War & more

Fall in! It's time to learn a bit about how to research your military ancestors. I'll be looking through a number of American Conflicts and talking about some of the specific resources available for that conflict and probably sprinkling in some more broadly applicable military research tips. This week we talk about the Mexican War Links in this episode: The Occupation of Mexico (PDF) What Hath God Wrought by Daniel Walker Howe (Amazon) Abstract of Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers (FamilySearch) Order Compiled Service Records from the National Archives Limited Compiled Service Records (Ancestry) US Army Register of Enlistments (FamilySearch, Ancestry, Fold3) Pension Records Index (FamilySearch) 1883 Pension Roll (Ancestry) US Army Center of Military History US Naval History and Heritage Command USMA Digital History Center - Atlases

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The Weekly Genealogy Toolkit is your dose of family history insights, tips and tools designed to empower your genealogical journey. Host Ed Adams will guide you through the rich tapestry of your family history. Every week, we will unravel new strategies, uncover hidden gems, and equip you with the tools needed to navigate the fascinating story of how you became you. Grab your notebook and a cup of coffee... there’s work to be done.