March 25, 2024 by Jenny Ashcraft | 22 Comments
Do you have ancestors from Massachusetts who served in the Revolutionary War? We have added a new collection, Massachusetts, Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1801. This collection contains an alphabetized index created by the Secretary of the Commonwealth … Continue reading
February 22, 2024 by Jenny Ashcraft | 42 Comments
We are pleased to announce that we have added a new collection of records for Black and Indigenous Soldiers who served in the Revolutionary War. These records are primarily manuscripts dating from 1775-1783, including muster rolls, pay vouchers, and enlistment … Continue reading
April 21, 2023 by Jenny Ashcraft | 27 Comments
We’ve been a little busy around here and can’t wait to share some exciting changes to the site. At Fold3®, we’re committed to being the premiere source for military records on the web, providing convenient access to records that honor … Continue reading
November 7, 2022 by Jenny Ashcraft | 42 Comments
Following WWI, the United States commemorated November 11th as Armistice Day. The date was significant since WWI fighting ended on November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour, 11th month, 11th day). However, in 1947, a WWII veteran from Birmingham, Alabama, was … Continue reading
October 14, 2022 by Jenny Ashcraft | 83 Comments
Each time the last surviving veteran from any war passes away, it marks the end of an era and the closing of a chapter in history. The question of who was the last often brings lively debate. In some cases, … Continue reading
July 24, 2020 by Jenny Ashcraft | 103 Comments
We’ve recently completed a publication that contains nearly 11 million records of U.S. Veterans gravesites that date back to the Revolutionary War. The U.S. Veterans’ Gravesites, ca. 1775-2019 collection compiles records from a variety of sources and cemeteries for soldiers … Continue reading
October 10, 2018 by Jenny Ashcraft | 90 Comments
At the time of the American Revolution, Great Britain was the most powerful country on the earth. When Patriots decided to stand up to British rule, it became necessary for colonists to choose sides. For some, the decision was not … Continue reading