Maine, State Archive Collections - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Maine,  United States
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Location of Maine
Record Description
Record Type	Index Civil War and WWI
Collection years	1718-1957
FamilySearch Resources
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Maine Record Finder
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Maine State Archives
Maine Archives and Libraries
Maine Court Records
Maine Land and Property
Maine Military Records
Maine Naturalization and Citizenship
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Maine State Archives Civil War Correspondence
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Maine State Library
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State Archives, Augusta, Maine

What is in This Collection?

The collection includes various county records, most are military records. The collection is located at the Maine State Archives. The records cover the years 1718-1957. 'The index at present covers two military collections; the Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Card Index, 1861-1865 and World War I Card Index to Soldiers by Town, 1917-1919.

FamilySearch catalog

• Maine World War I Records Includes the World War I Card Index to Soldiers by Town, 1917-1919.

Image Visibility

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To Browse This Collection

You can browse through images in this collection using the waypoints on the Collection Browse Page for Maine, State Archive Collections, 1718-1957.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

Civil War Cards

• Name, age, rank and company of soldier
• Whether service was in the infantry, cavalry, or heavy artillery
• Birth place and current residence
• Marital status
• Physical description
• Date and place of enlistment
• Occupation
• Date, place and reason for leaving service
• Record of previous service

Maine Draft Cards

• Name, age and current residence
• Date and place of birth
• Race, occupation and marital status
• Number of children

World War I Military Records

• Name and residence
• Date and place of birth
• Rank and military unit
• Marital status
• Date and place where soldier entered military service
• Date and place where soldier left military service
• Person to be notified in case of an emergency

Enlistment Lists of Volunteers

• Name and age
• Date of enlistment
• Residence and occupation
• Marital status
• Additional remarks, comments

Collection Content

Sample Images

• Military Record Examples
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  Civil War Card 1864

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  Draft Card

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  WWI Draft Card 1918

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  Enlistment List

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  Regiment Return

Coverage Table

The coverage table shows the record types and time periods covered. Most of the records in the collection are from the time periods listed in the table; however, the collection may have a few records from before or after the time period.

Record Type	Years Covered
Military	1775-1865
Card index and images to soldiers by town	1917-1919
Naturalization and citizenship	1790-1913
Court	1636-1929
Land	1794-1964

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

• The name of the individual or individuals such as the names of the soldier, the deceased, or grantor and grantees
• Identifying information such as the date and place of the event

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.

1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
2. Click Search to show possible matches

View the Images

View images in this collection by visiting the Browse Page:

1. Select the State, County, Town
   
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How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

• Use the age to calculate a birth date
• Use the names, ages and residence church and census records
• Continue to search the index and records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have been in the same area
• When looking for a person who had a common name, look at all the entries for the name before deciding which is correct

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

• Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
• Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
• Search the records of nearby localities

Research Helps

The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Maine.

• US Military Basic Search Strategies
• Beginning United States Civil War Research
• Locating a Confederate Civil War Soldier (1861–1865)
• Maine Guided Research
• Research Tips and Strategies
• Step-by-Step Research
• Beginning Research in United States Military Records

Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Citing this Collection.

Record Citation: When looking at a record, the citation can be viewed by clicking the drop-down arrow next to Document Information.

Image Citation: When looking at an image, the citation is found on the Information tab at the bottom left of the screen.

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