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Florida. Circuit Court (7th Circuit : Saint Johns County)
Title, Dates:
Soldiers and sailors discharge records, 1919-1944.
Amount:
2.00 microfilm reel 35 mm.
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Chronological.
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Biographical/Historical:
Saint Johns County was one of the two original counties created in Florida on July 21, 1821. During the next three years, the size of Saint Johns County decreased significantly due to the creation of four new counties. In 1822, the Legislative Council of Florida created Duval County from the northern portion. In 1823, Monroe County was created from the southern portion of Saint Johns County. In 1824, the southern portion was used for the creation of Mosquito County and a western portion was used for the creation of Alachua County. Later in 1849, Putnam County was created from the western portion of Saint Johns County. The final boundary change occurred in 1917 when Flagler County was created from the southern portion. The Clerk of the Circuit Court in each county serves as the official custodian of deed, marriage and probate records.
Summary:
This series consists of a microfilm copy of the soldier and sailor discharge records for Saint Johns County, Florida from 1919 to 1944. Each county in the United States was required to record the honorable discharge of soldiers and sailors who served in World War I. The records are usually typed or handwritten transcripts of the original document given to the soldier. The records contain the individual's name, race, rank, series number, reason for discharge, birthplace, age at time of enlistment, occupation, and physical description. The enlistment record, usually included with the discharge record, gives the length of service, prior service, marital status, arms and horsemanship qualifications, advancement, battles, decorations and honors, leaves of absence, physical condition, and character evaluation.
Finding Aids:
Microfilm listing available.
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Reproduction Note:
Microfilm.
Location of Originals/Duplicates:
Circuit Court, Seventh Judicial Circuit, Saint Johns County, Florida. Office of the Clerk, Saint Augustine, Florida.
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Military discharge Florida --Saint Johns County World War, 1914-1918 Florida
Military records. aat
Saint Johns County (Fla.)
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