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Revolutionary War Service Records

These are compiled service records for the regular soldiers of the Continental Army, and for the militia, volunteers, and others who served with them. The records are arranged under the designation "Continental Troops" or a state name, then by organization, and then alphabetically by a soldier's surname. Records consist of card abstracts of entries relating to each soldier from original records. Also included are regimental lists including muster rolls, pay lists, and caption cards. Continue…

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The National Archives

Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Revolutionary War. Original data from: The National Archives

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