Yes, The Spanish-American War ( Remember the Maine, remember Teddy Roosevelt and San Juan Hill) and the Phillipine Insurrection, which technically was not part of the Spanish-American War, I believe. Winona -----Original Message----- From: BARBARA WHITESIDE <Barbara@barwhites.demon.co.uk> To: NYULSTER-L@rootsweb.com <NYULSTER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, February 18, 1999 2:42 PM Subject: BURKE FAMILY & US ARMY INVOLVEMENT >I have two members of the Burke family, Michael & John from Newburgh who >joined the USArmy about 1882. Would anyone know if the USA was involved in >war or any hostile actions between 1880 & 1910 that they would have served >in? Also does anyone know if the St Patrick's R.C. church in Newburgh has >written copies of their registers of births marriages and deaths.Also where >in Newburgh would I apply for copies of B.M. &DEATH certificates.Any help >much appreciated. >Researching Irish BURKE FAMILY, 56, Vanness Street Newburgh 1869 on. MARY & >JOHN,children THOMAS, JOHN, MARY, SARAH, LIZZIE & MICHAEL. >