Maine, Kennebec County, Togus National Cemetery Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains cemetery Records for the Togus National Cemetery in Kennebec County, Maine. Microfilm of the original records is located in the Maine State Library in Augusta, Maine.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name
 * Death date
 * Date of interment
 * Active duty dates
 * Service rank
 * Branch of service

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the deceased
 * Approximate date of death

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Identify the military unit then look for military service Records and pension records.
 * Use the birth date or age along with the residence or place of birth of the deceased to locate census, church, and land records

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * Check for variant spellings of the surnames
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Maine.
 * Maine Guided Research
 * Maine Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research
 * US Military Basic Search Strategies
 * Beginning Research in United States Military Records

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * Registers of Veterans Togus Soldier's Home.
 * Togus National Cemetery.
 * Cemetery index of veterans

FamilySearch Historical Records

 * United States National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, 1866-1938
 * Maine. Veterans Cemetery Records, 1676-1918
 * Maine, State Archives, World War I (WWI) Grave Cards, 1914-1950
 * United States Headstone Applications for U.S. Military Veterans, 1925-1949
 * United States Records of Headstones of Deceased Union Veterans, 1879-1903

Citing This Collection
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