This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: waroper Surnames: Roper Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/1870.6/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Since there are many published references explaining the contents of military service records and pension records, both in print and online, I will not further discuss the significance, importance and contents of these records. However, I will call ROPER researchers' attention to this published article on War of 1812 records, currently available online at the National Archives website: "Genealogical Records of the War of 1812," by Stuart L. BUTLER http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/1991/winter/war-of-1812.html * Separately, the instructions, application and process for ordering copies of military service records and pension records is discussed at this National Archives web page: "How to Order Older Military Service or Pension Records" http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pre-ww-1-records.html * If you order copies of ROPER military service records or Pension records not readily available online (such as the 1812 Service Records and Pension records discussed within this thread), I would respectfully request that you consider doing one or more of the following: (a) Post a message to this thread indicating that you have ordered and obtained records for a particular ROPER ancestor to advise others of your progress and to make them aware that you have followed up on this ancestor, (b) Post an online transcription of the records you obtain, (c) Scan and share the pages you receive as a consequence of your National Archives records request, (d) Share copies of the digital images with L. David ROPER (who maintains a ROPER Family History web site) and/or other leading ROPER researchers, (e) I would personally request to receive a copy of such digital documents so that the information can be folded into my own research! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. <br>