Heitman, Francis B. Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States. . . . Vol. 2. 1903. Reprint, Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1994, pp. 185–272. (FHL book 973 M2hh 1994; computer number 725633.) (FHL film 002237; computer number 57717.) Entries are in alphabetical order and include the rank and military unit.

Pension Records

For pension files of Spanish-American War veterans, use General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934, National Archives Microfilm Publication T288. The index covers veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, Boxer Rebellion (1900 to 1901), and the regular Army, Navy, and Marine forces. The pension records are not on microfilm at the Family History Library. To obtain copies you must request copies from the National Archives using NATF Form 80. For additional information, see “Pension Records” in the “Civil War” section of this outline.

For Spanish-American War nurses who applied for pensions, see the source below:

Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served between 1861 and 1900. National Archives Microfilm Publication T289 765 rolls (FHL films 1570402–03; computer number 462116.)

Veterans’ and Lineage Society Records

The United Spanish War Veterans was established in 1899. Its membership includes veterans with service in the war with Spain and the Philippine Insurrection to 4 July 1902. The following sources with information on their members who were veterans of these wars are available at the Family History Library.

Michigan. United Spanish War Veterans Camp Index, ca. 1890–1984. (FHL film 1765853; computer number 645392.) An alphabetical card index arranged by camp. It may list name, age, residence, and rank.

Michigan. United Spanish War Veterans Master Index, ca. 1890–1984. (FHL film 1765850–52; computer number 645357.) This index is similar to the one described above.

Utah. United Spanish War Veterans, Department of Utah. Muster Rolls of Members, 1929–1957. (FHL film 1666085; computer number 631541.) Lists the veteran’s name, age, residence, final discharge date, and unit. Some entries may contain additional data.

See the Family History Library Catalog for complete information on film numbers.

Cemetery Records

Peterson, Clarence Stewart. Known Military Dead during the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection, 1898–1901. Baltimore: Clarence Stewart Peterson, 1958. (FHL book 973 M23pc; fiche 6051242; computer number 266561.) This work includes name, rank, company, regiment, and death date and place.

Sources for Further Reading

Dyal, Donald H. Historical Dictionary of the Spanish American War. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1996.

Gabbert, Howard Markland. The Rough Riders: A Brief Study and Indexed Roster of the 1st Regiment U.S. Volunteer Cavalry 1898. Tucson, Ariz.: Arizona State Genealogical Society, 1992. (FHL book 979.1 M2g; computer number 691866.) Includes the name of the soldier, rank, place of residence, death date, muster out date, and discharge date.

Kelly, Thomas E., III. The U.S. Army and the Spanish-American Era, 1895–1910. Special Bibliography 9 in 2 parts. Carlisle Barracks, Pa.: U.S. Army Military History Research Collection, 1974. (FHL book 973 B4ua no. 9; computer number 264595.) An inventory of the manuscript and published holdings of the U.S. Army Military History Research Institute. The collection has material gathered from veterans and widows, including questionnaires completed by veterans in 1968 as part of the Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, and Boxer Rebellion research project.

Livingston, Rebecca. “Sailors, Soldiers and Marines of the Spanish-American War: The Legacy of USS Maine.” Prologue: Quarterly of the National Archives and Records Administration 30. (Spring 1998): 62–72. (FHL book 973 B2p; computer number 73342.)

Venzon, Anne Cipriano. The Spanish-American War: An Annotated Bibliography. Vol. 11 of Wars of the United States. New York: Garland Publishing, 1990. (FHL book 973 M23b v. 11; computer number 639438.) Contains sections on the U.S. Army and Navy which identify sources on regular and volunteer units and vessels. Also covers Black Americans in the war, relief efforts, and medical and sanitary conditions.

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