This index provides a detailed overview of New York’s involvement in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, documenting the participation of approximately 217,000 individuals. It encompasses various sources, including military diaries, muster rolls, and historical essays, offering a comprehensive glimpse into New York’s military history during these pivotal periods.
The collection features several notable books, each contributing unique insights into the era:
- Orderly Book of the Three Battalions of Loyalists: Chronicles the experiences of Loyalist battalions, providing a perspective often overlooked in American Revolutionary history.
- The Refugees of 1776 from Long Island to Connecticut: Details the mass displacement of individuals following the Battle of Long Island, offering biographies and genealogies of those who sought refuge in Connecticut.
- Index of Awards On Claims of the Soldiers of the War of 1812: This index includes claims made by New York citizens who served in the War of 1812, shedding light on the aftermath of their service.
- Muster and Payrolls of the War of the Revolution: Provides detailed records of those who served during the Revolutionary War, offering invaluable information for researchers.
- New York in the Revolution as Colony and State: A comprehensive account of New York’s role in the Revolution, from its colonial beginnings to its status as a state.
- New York Colonial Muster Rolls, 1664-1775 (2 Volumes): Lists individuals on muster rolls from 1664 to 1775, an especially crucial resource given the loss of original rolls in a 1911 fire at the state library.
This collection indexes claims and provides biographies and genealogies and offers a thorough report by the State Historian that meticulously lists individuals from the colonial wars to the War of 1812. The destruction of almost all original muster rolls in a 1911 fire makes this compilation an indispensable resource for understanding New York’s military contributions and the personal stories of its soldiers and citizens during these formative conflicts.
Books Included:
– Orderly Book of the Three Battalions of Loyalists
– The Refugees of 1776 from Long Island to Connecticut
– Index of Awards On Claims of the Soldiers of the War of 1812
– Muster and Pay Rolls of the War of the Revolution
– New York in the Revolution as Colony and State
– New York Colonial Muster Rolls, 1664-1775 (2 Volumes)