War of 1812

[rdwags79]

I have a 3x great grandfather that I believe was in the War of 1812.  Does anyone know they best place to search for him to find information? 
Thanks in advance.

[GrahamSimons]

A bit more info would help us help you. On which side did he fight - British or American? Army or Navy (or don't know)? Any clue whether officer or other ranks (officers usually easier to sort out)?

[neil1821]

I'm assuming he was British...
And do you have any idea of his unit? Was he still alive in 1847? Approximate date of birth/place of birth?

[rdwags79]

Sorryfor the lack of info. His name was Abel Barton Fuller living in Candor, Tioga, New York.  He was  American.  I have found one instance where he was paid :
#15,679
 Fuller. Abel B.
 Candor, Tompkins Co., NY
 55.00
 There are a lot of Abel B Fuller's out there but my ancestors birthdate is believed to be July 10, 1792 born in Oneida, New York.
I am looking for more information about his part in the War of 1812. 
There was an Abel Fuller with the 30th Infantry of VT.  I read that they did a NY campaign to recruit soldiers for the Battle of Plattsburgh.  Could be him but not sure how to prove this.  I guess I should request his pension papers..is the number above his pension #?
Thanks in advance.

[GrahamSimons]

Here is a start point for ordering records....

http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/pre-ww-1-records.html#nwctb-list