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U.S. Military Colonial Wars, 1607-1763 King William's War, 1689-1697
| King William's War, 1689-1697 | |
| Participants [1] | |
| England | France |
| Maine (disputed) | |
History
King William's War was fought between England and France. In Europe, it was known as the War of the League of Augsburg. In England, it was called the War of the Grand Alliance.
Records
During King William's War, many colonists served in local militias. Because these were local units and not part of the British Army, any surviving records are in historical societies, state libraries, or state archives.
Colonies:
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland
- Quebec
Colonial Powers:
- England
- France
General Society of Colonial Wars
The General Society of Colonial Wars was established in 1893. Membership in the society requires that the member be a male at least 18 years of age and be able to show direct lineage to an ancestor who served in the Colonial Wars. See General Society of Colonial Wars for more information on the society and its records.
Websites
For additional information, see:
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, King William's War, (accessed 31 March 2012).
- Encyclopedia Americana. Danbury, Connecticut: Grolier, 1989. FHL US/CAN Book 031 En19a 1989 Indexes & Records
- Family History Library US Military Research Outline and Family US/Canada Consultants, January 2004, MJM
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