A Site dedicated the collection and preservation of rolls, books, and other documents relating to the War of 1812

Below are number of links which may assist you in beginning your journey in documenting the life and times of your 1812 veteran/ancestor.

 

The Ohio Genealogical Society

Located in Mansfield Ohio, The Ohio Genealogical Society is the largest state genealogical society in the United States.
Its mission is to meet the educational needs of its members and the general public through the acquisition, preservation, and dissemination of genealogical and historical information.

 

 

Roster of Ohio Soldiers

Search the full text of the roster from the Adjutant General records. Ohio furnished 1,759 Officers and 24,521 enlisted men for this war. Brought to you by the Ohio Vital Information for Libraries Center (OVIL), a grant-funded project of OHS supported by the State Library of Ohio and OPLIN.

 

Index to War of 1812 Pay Rolls and Muster Rolls

Index to War of 1812 Pay Rolls and Muster Rolls – A fully-searchable personal name index to Pay Rolls of Militia Entitled to Land Bounty Under the Act of Congress of Sept. 28, 1850 and its supplement, Muster Rolls of the Virginia Militia in the War of 1812. Approximately 40,000 names are indexed.

Genealogical Records of the War of 1812 in The National Archives

National Archives records created during and after the War of 1812 offer the genealogist a diverse and fertile ground in which to obtain invaluable family information.1  These records were created by a variety of government agencies to include various bureaus and offices of the War, Interior, and State departments in response to specific federal laws.  Most War of 1812 - era records in the National Archives having genealogical value were created by the War Department, particularly those generated by the Adjutant General's Office.

 

The Hereditary Society Community

This site is designed to bring together the elements comprising the hereditary society community, in an effort to create unity, foster relationships, and inform the public.  The entire project is non-profit, and has been initiated for the sole benefit of the Hereditary Society Community.  No fees or dues are collected from Advisors, Honorary Members, nor societies listed on the site.   We hope your visit will be fruitful, informative, and enjoyable