Research Guide to War of 1812 Sources at the Connecticut State Library

The following sources are suggested. The materials may be consulted at the Connecticut State Library but are not available on interlibrary loan.

Published Materials
Record of Service of Connecticut Men in the War of the Revolution, War of 1812, and Mexican War. Hartford, 1889 [CSL call number: HistRef D Ad44 res].

An Index of Veterans of Connecticut During the Years, 1812, 1813, 1814, 1815, 1816, War of 1812. 2 volumes. 1964 [CSL call number HistRef E 351.32 .N38].

White, Virgil. Index to War of 1812 Pension Files. 3 volumes. Waynesboro, TN: National Historic Publishing Company, 1989 [CSL call number HistRef E 359.4 .W45 1989].

Archival Materials on Microfilm
Connecticut Archives: War of 1812, 1812-1819.

The index volumes to Connecticut Archives: War of 1812 provide access by person, place, and subject. Selected topics include:

Connecticut Archives: Militia, Series 3, 1728-1820.

Researchers may retrieve microfilm copies of the documents in these series from a cabinet adjacent to the bound indexes. The films are arranged alphabetically by series title. The State Library staff does not search or provide copies from microfilmed records, but most of the Militia series microfilms are available through LDS Family History Centers or on interlibrary loan from the Connecticut State Library. A list of Professional Genealogists Familiar with Connecticut State Library Collections who will make copies of microfilmed records for a fee is available. The original Connecticut Archives volumes are subject to the Guidelines on Use of Restricted Original Archival Records and are available for use only if the microfilm is not legible.

Archival Materials
State Archives Record Group 13, Records of the Military Department, includes the following selected materials:

RG 13:2, Collector of State Taxes, March-May 1815. Includes lists of persons exempted from military service.

RG 13:5, Adjutant General, 1818-39. Resignations and discharges.

RG 13:7, United States Army, August 1807-1808. Muster rolls and inspection reports.

RG 13:8, Adjutant General, 1810-61, Returns and reports of militia units.

RG 13:11, Adjutant General, 1850-63. Enrollment reports from town clerks, listing those eligible for service or exempt, 1850-63.

RG 13:17, General and Field officers, May, 1825. List of resignations and appointments.

RG 13:18, Field Officers, 1831.

RG 13:22, Courts martial, 1800-1862. Proceedings and related papers.

The staff of the History and Genealogy Unit does not search or provide copies of military records. Those wishing to utilize materials in the State Archives should consult the Rules and Procedures for Researchers Using Archival Records and Secured Collections Materials. A list of Professional Genealogists Familiar with Connecticut State Library Collections is available for your consideration if you are unable to visit the Connecticut State Library personally.

Copies of military records and pension application files can be ordered from the National Archives. Request NATF Form 80, Order for Copies of Veterans' Records, in an email addressed to inquire@nara.gov or in a letter address to the National Archives and Records Administration, Attn: NWCTB, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20408-0001. Be sure to provide your name and postal mailing address, specify the form number, and state the number of forms you need (limit 6 per order). Additional information on how to obtain copies is available on the NARA website.

Prepared by the History and Genealogy Unit, Connecticut State Library, 11-96.