1 Reply Latest reply on Oct 1, 2019 9:14 AM by Lisha Penn

What information is contained in War of 1812 service records?

Renee Nunn Sep 25, 2019 8:57 AM

I have located approximately 3 different matches to my ancestor who is to have served as a volunteer in the War of 1812 Virginia Militia. I have the application submitted by his widow for his war pension. He died in 1844 and she filed in 1879. It was ultimately rejected because they couldn't match some service specifics to the muster rolls. As the service index cards are available in FamilySearch.org, I'd appreciate knowing what more I'd be getting for my money? I already paid the $30 for the pension application, only to find it included in Fold3 with my Ancestry subscription.

Re: What information is contained in War of 1812 service records?

Lisha Penn Oct 1, 2019 9:14 AM (in response to Renee Nunn)

Dear Ms. Nunn,

Thank you for posting your request to History Hub!

Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Volunteer Organizations During the War of 1812 consist of jackets/envelopes with the name of soldier, his organization and rank, and cards on which information from original records, such as muster rolls, pay rolls, and various other original records has been copied. Personal papers, if any, are generally filed in the main jacket/envelope for the individual. Papers relating to an officer's accounts are often included with the individual officer's file.

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

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