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Displaying 68 Finding Aids
Title
- Abstracts of Spanish-American War, Philippine-American War, and China Relief Expedition military and naval service
Series Number
- B0809
Summary
- This series consists of cards containing military and naval service abstracts and basic personal data for New Yorkers who served in the U.S. Regular Army, Navy, and Marines during the Spanish-American War (1898); Philippine-American War, or "Philippine Insurrection" (1899-1902); and China Relief Expedition against the "Boxer Rebellion" (1900-1901). The cards were procured by the New York Bureau of War Records from the federal government pursuant to Chapter 75 of the Laws of 1919.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Abstracts of World War I military service
Series Number
- B0808
Summary
- This series consists of an abstract of military service for New York residents (men and women) who enlisted or who were inducted into the armed forces of the United States from 1917 through 1919 during the First World War. The abstracts, (aka service cards), document Army officers and enlisted men; Navy personnel; Marines; and Nurses. Basic data is given on the individual, his/her residence, induction into military service, organizations served with, overseas service, and discharge from the service.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- War of 1812 veterans' claims, affidavits of service, and powers of attorney
Series Number
- A3352
Summary
- 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; company; regiment; commander; where soldier served; dates of service; term of service; federal land warrant number and acreage received; amount expended for clothing, equipment, and supplies furnished; transportation expenses; and total amount of claim.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Title
- Letter orders
Series Number
- 14404
Summary
- This series consists of letter orders generated by the Adjutant General's Office. The orders deal with various topics pertinent to specific New York National Guard members. Included are orders concerning assignments; grants of attendance to an Army Area School or to a Service School; travel orders; orders for appearances; awarding of assorted medals and honors; establishment of assorted offices; and rescindment, corrections, and amendments of previously issued letter orders.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- Some volumes contain social security numbers and are thus restricted to protect personal privacy.
Title
- Record of Militia fines
Series Number
- A4154
Summary
- This brief series of four pages documents individuals who were assessed fines for delinquent behavior while in the New York State Militia. Fines could be levied against militiamen for a variety of delinquent behaviors, among them: not appearing at a regimental parade or place of rendezvous when summoned; disobeying orders of a superior officer; leaving ranks without permission; neglecting or refusing to obey any order or warrant; and appearing for duty without being properly armed and equipped.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Register of payments made to Spanish-American War volunteers
Series Number
- B0636
Summary
- This series consists of a ledger recording payments made to Spanish-American War veterans of New York National Guard infantry and cavalry units. Each ledger entry lists: regiment and company, soldier's grade, name, dates of service in 1898, number of days served, U.S. pay rate, deduction for pay date of muster (if applicable), refund amount, when claim was filed, when voucher was forwarded, payment information (includes check number and date paid), and remarks (if applicable).
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Abstracts of muster rolls for National Guard and Naval Militia units mustered into federal service during the Spanish-American War
Series Number
- B0801
Summary
- These records were created by the Adjutant General's Office to document the military service of individual members of the New York State National Guard and Naval Militia who served in the Spanish-American War. Each abstract describes the soldier's enlistment; how, when, and at what grade he left the organization and why. Sometimes an abstract includes a soldier's physical description occupation, marital status, next of kin, age, residence, place of birth, and service history.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Transcriptions of War of 1812 payrolls for New York State Militia units
Series Number
- B0811
Summary
- This series consists of payrolls transcripts kept by the regional paymasters of the United States Army. They record payments to regiments in the New York State Militia, Volunteers and Sea Fencibles (soldiers responsible for the defense of the Port of New York) in the War of 1812. Information may include: commanding officer; soldier's name; rank; dates of appointment or enlistment; to what time engaged or enlisted; amount paid in lieu of clothing and traveling expenses; total paid; and remarks.
Creator
- New York (State). Adjutant General's Office
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.