Researching a War of 1812 Ancestor?
If you believe one of your ancestors may have served during the War of 1812, these resources can help you begin your research. Military service records, pension files, land records and genealogical databases can all provide evidence of an ancestor’s service.
Some resources are free while others may require a subscription.
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Research Resources
| US War of 1812 Pension Records | National Archives, Military Records, War of 1812 | |
| US War of 1812 Service Records by FamilySearch |
General Society War of 1812 Publications | |
| Bureau of Land Management, General Land Office Records (search for “land patents” or land grant for those who may have served in the Amercian Revolution or War of 1812) |
Online War of 1812 Indexes and Records | |
| War of 1812 Genealogy Websites – Family Tree Magazine | War of 1812 Military Records |