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Records Of The Family History Library
Family History Library Catalog
Archives And Libraries
Bible Records
Biography
Cemeteries
Census
Church Records
Court Records
Directories
Emigration And Immigration
Gazetteers
Genealogy
History
Land And Property
Maps
Military Records
Naturalization And Citizenship
Newspapers And Obituaries
Periodicals
Probate Records
Taxation
Vital Records
For Further Reading
Comments And Suggestions
MAPS The National Archives has plat books FHL film 1377700 includes ward maps of Washington, D.C. for the years 1829, 1836, 1846, 1855, and 1868 and ward diagrams for 1801-1853. The wards were abolished in 1871, so only census enumeration districts were used for the censuses after 1870. The Family History Library also has National Geographic maps that show historic sites and geographic features (FHL book 975 E7n; Map 975.3 E7na; Map 975.3 E7n).
Modern city street maps can be purchased from The Map Store, Inc., 1636 “I” Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.
The U.S. Military Records Research Outline (34118) provides more information on federal military records and search strategies.
Many military records are found at the Family History Library, the National Archives, and other federal and state archives. The United States Research Outline provides more information on the federal records.
For a list of Revolutionary War A register of officers of the militia
An index to service records of the District of Columbia Union Army volunteers is at the Family History Library (FHL films 881964-66). The service Cemetery lists of Civil War soldiers buried in the District of Columbia are in:
Sluby, Paul E., comp. Civil War Cemeteries of the District of Columbia Metropolitan Area. Washington, D.C.: Columbian Harmony Society, 1982. (FHL book 975.3 V3s.)
United States, Quartermaster's Department. Roll of Honor, Vol. 1, Names of Soldiers Who Died in Defense of the American Union: Interred in the National Cemeteries at Washington, D.C. from August 3, 1861-June 30, 1865. Washington: Government Print Office, 1869. (FHL film 1311589.) Includes Arlington National Cemetery.
The military history of the District of Columbia and lists of officers is found in William B. Webb, Centennial History of the City of Washington, D.C. (Dayton, Ohio: United Brethren Publishing House, 1892; FHL book 975.3/W1 H2w).
World War I draft registration cards United States. Selective Service System. District of Columbia, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1509. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1987-1988. (On FHL films beginning with 1570933.)
To find an individual's draft card, it helps to know his name and residence at the time of registration. The cards are arranged alphabetically by county, within the county by draft board, and then alphabetically by surname within each draft board.
Most counties had only one board; large cities had several. A map showing the boundaries of individual draft boards is available for most large cities. Finding an ancestor's street address in a city directory will help you in using the draft board map. For copies of the maps, see:
United States. Selective Service System. List of World War One Draft Board Maps. Washington, D.C.: National Archives. (FHL film 1498803.)
Naturalization records The National Archives has district court naturalization records from 1802 to 1906. Most of the documents are declarations of intention For naturalization records after September 1906, contact the Immigration and Naturalization Service
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and surveys for 1793 to 1796, 1809, and 1853 to 1883 and the Brewer Collection of Georgetown plats and surveys, 1809 to 1891. The Library of Congress also has an extensive map collection.
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MILITARY RECORDS
Pre-Civil War
soldiers buried in the District of Columbia see John Clagett Proctor, Washington, Past and Present, A History (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company, Inc., 1930; FHL book 975.3/W1 H2p).
of the District of Columbia, 1813 to 1830, is in Record Group 94 of the Records of the Adjutant General's Office in the National Archives.
Civil War (1861-1865) and Later
and pension records have not been filmed and are only at the National Archives.
World War I (1917-1918)
for men ages 18 to 45 may list address, birth date, birthplace, race, nationality, citizenship, and next of kin. Not all registrants served in the war. For registration cards for the District of Columbia see:
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NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP
have been filed in the county and district courts. Early circuit court naturalizations have been published in the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, vols. 41-45 (FHL book 973 B2ng; film 001289 has vols. 42-43).
or orders of admission. They are indexed to 1909. You can write to the National Archives for further information. The Family History Library has not acquired naturalization records for the District of Columbia.
in Washington, D.C.
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