I have a question regarding the ages of some volunteers. My gggrandfather "appears" to have served in the war of 1812. According to the Delaware Archives Military Records; Vol V. Published by the Public Archives Commission of De. Wilmington, De. Press of Star Publishing Co. 1916. Pgs 537, 607, 687, Peter JESTER is shown enlisting in the Delaware Militia on 7 MAY 1813 as a Rank & File soldier. He is on the muster roll of a company of detached militia under the command of Captain Steven Redden in the service of the U.S. commanded by Major Comegys. He mustered on 13 JUN 1813. He is shown to have a rank of private with a commencement of pay 7 MAY 1813 to 31 AUG 1813, a period of 3 months and 24 days. His pay rate was $10.00 per month. He received $30.39. He is shown as having been absent for 2 days from the Third Company in Six Regiment for the year 1813. If his gravestone is correct, he would have been about 13 years at this time. He may have been as old as 16. Does this seem reasonable? The unit was formed in the area between Dover to Smyrna. Peter lived in Smyrna. This is the only Peter Jester in that area at that time. At least as far as I can find. Does anyone know of books or lists that show more definitive information? Thanks Wes