The files in this series, the WWI War Registrants Data Collection,
are extracted surnames of the compilation of Mr. Ray H. Banks,
and are presented here with his generous permission.  Should you be 
interested in surnames other than the ones found here, Mr. Banks' 
collection may be found in the USGenWeb Archives site of the state you're 
interested in. Some states are complete, while others are partially done, 
but in process.

Mr. Banks explains the files...


The attached files represent my transcriptions of the civilian draft 
registration in 1917-1918 for your county. I hope you will find these 
helpful and of interest..

WHAT ARE THESE?

During the last two years of World War I, almost 24 million Americans 
were required to register for the military draft. I must emphasize 
civilian registration because only a small minority of these men was 
ever inducted into the military. A higher percentage of this American 
male population was reached by this process than by the 1920 census. 
In addition, the information provided was much more complete and reliable 
than the census information because the registrant was the person providing
the information. Because many states did not have birth registration during
the years these men were born, the cards serve the function of substitute
birth records.  - Ray H. Banks

For additional information on the draft cards and how to obtain other 
information, including how to get any WW1 service records, please visit 
Mr. Banks website, Records of WW1 Era Persons.





I offer you three ways to search this site, by location, or by surname. 
If you don't find your location, or person listed here, try back later. 
It will be uploaded as time permits.

BLACKWELL,     A_Z

FREEMAN,       A_Z

HOLLINGSWORTH, A_Z

KNIGHT,        A_Z

MAXWELL,       A_Z

MONK           A_Z

TISDALE        A_Z