1812 Memorial Library

Collection Focused on the Era of 1794 to 1815

Organization

• Histories for the Period
• Collection Organized by State
• Family Genealogies

Patriot Service Collections

• Archives of Pennsylvania
• Archives of Maryland
• Similar official publications of those states most involved with this period
• Rosters of militia for most of the 18 states in the Union during this time period

Special Collection

1812 Era Newspaper Collection began in 1999 and focuses on the years 1812-1815, for the National Library in honor of President National Anne White Stewart. The collection includes more than 300 papers. View Database

Research and Copy Services

Please complete a Library Services Request Form.

Contact: librarian@usdaughters1812.org   (202) 745-1804

Copies from library collection material may be requested by completing the form above. Please provide detailed information for research.

Record copies of previously verified U.S.D. of 1812 membership applications and supplemental applications for additional ancestors may be ordered from the Memorial Library for genealogy purposes only. Please know that the U.S.D. of 1812 does not have information on all who served during the War of 1812, only those established by our members.

U.S.D. of 1812 membership applications and supplemental ancestor applications are property of the National Society United States Daughters of 1812. Under no circumstances should they be redistributed to others, sold, digitally published or posted in any form whatsoever. Their sole purpose is for personal use in aiding the membership process or as a tool in helping genealogical efforts.