1 Reply Latest reply on Jun 14, 2019 11:56 AM by Jason Atkinson

Where are the American Revolutionary soldier cards?

Linda Boyd Jun 13, 2019 11:16 AM

I am looking for the information specifically on three brothers who where in the American Revolution. I may have found the card numbers for two: James Boyd 39166904 and 39172908; Robert Boyd 37456713 and 37457184. The other brother is John Boyd (five years older than James) and he may have been a non-commissioned officer, also at Valley Forge. I believe James Boyd and Robert Boyd's first enlistment included the 1777-78 winter at Valley Forge in Muhlenberg's unit and are shown as such on the site of Valley Forge Project. They were both privates in VA State Regiment. Where do I find the information on the card #'s given?

Re: Where are the American Revolutionary soldier cards?

Jason Atkinson Jun 14, 2019 11:56 AM (in response to Linda Boyd)

Dear Ms. Boyd,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Revolutionary War are in the custody of the National Archives at Washington, DC - Textual Reference (RDT1). See Requesting Copies of Older (pre-WWI) Military Service Records for information about ordering reproductions of these records. Questions about these records can also be directed to RDT1 via email at archives1reference@nara.gov.

As part of our on-going commitment to preserve our records, the National Archives has entered into partnerships with Ancestry and Fold3 to digitize some of NARA’s holdings. The records you seek are now available in digital form and can be viewed online via https://www.fold3.com/title/470/revolutionary-war-service-records. There may be a fee for this service. You may view these records online at one NARA’s facilities for free via ALIC. For the nearest NARA location, please consult our web page at https://www.archives.gov/locations/.

We hope this information is helpful. Best of luck with your research!
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