LibGuides: Family History Overview: Military Records

Military Records

Detailed information on finding Minnesota military records can be found in our Military Service Records Guide.

Library Catalog
Search for books, pamphlets, maps, A/V materials, and archival and manuscript collections in our Library Catalog.
Veterans Grave Registrations in Minnesota People Records Search
Search the index to the Minnesota Veterans Graves Registration reports from 1857 to 1975, the bulk of which are from 1927-1969.
Minnesota People Records Search
Search in birth and death records, State Census, Veterans Grave registrations, and Gold Star Rolls, as well as comments left by other users about these records.
Ancestry.com
A genealogy website with records from all over the world. Access requires a subscription. Visit the MNHS Library to use our subscription.
Finding Aids
Search the full text of digital finding aids for State Archives and manuscript collections at MNHS.
Collections Online
Search for 3/D objects, photographs, art, maps, and more from the MNHS Collections.
Newspapers
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