http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~rauch/charlestown/maps/18th_Century.html 3d map down from the top of webpage.....It is great & havent seen this before! Saving it! <A HREF="http://www.swiss.ai.mit.edu/~rauch/charlestown/maps/18th_Century.html"> Historic maps of Charlestown - 18th Century</A>

At 08:45 AM 5/19/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Moving on... we're trying to plan a short trip to the Boston area. The >targets are Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill. No great distance away downhill from the Bunker Hill monument (on Breeds Hill!) will be found the USS Constitution (Old Ironsides). I've made many a pilgrimage there. > Is there anything to see at Dorchester Heights for example? It is a little park well maintained by the NPS, but little visited for its historical value. Much of what you see there will be in your mind's eye as you imagine the consternation of the Brits waking up to find Henry Knox's big guns (drug all the way from Fort Ti ) bearing down on them. Those cannons so placed resulted in the Brits pulling out of Boston harbor for good (ending Boston's active partication in the fighting war after what, 8 months?) The big guns would have been pointed at what now (regrettably) are the windows of South Boston High School. It'll take some map work, but I considered the effort worthwhile. I think I recall that NPS personnel are there on weekends to answer questions. > I know there are a great many things to see in that area, but we'll be > short on time for this trip.... just the cream of the crop spots, so to speak. On my last trip to Boston (8-01), I took in Minute Man Park (Lexington/Concord), Dorchester Heights, and *attempted* to locate the actual site of the Boston Tea Party (the single event most identifiable as the first domino falling to lead to the closing of the Boston harbor and the fighting war of the Revolution). I never found the BTP actual site during the trip but later resolved its location. Don't believe a word of the hoopla put out for tourist consumption in the area. For more than you'd want to know on the site of the BTP, go to http://jrshelby.com/btp/index.htm Since making this page, I have learned from a credible authority that the site I marked as being the actual site of the BTP is about 20 yards or so to the west of the actual site. The actual site is in what was (and may still be) a vacant lot. John Robertson

I am researching a person who had service time in the American Revolution of 3 months. Can someone tell me if this 3 month length of service time would have qualified him for a pension? Thanks... Tom Sisolak Fort Worth, Texas

Good morning, everyone! Over a year ago a subscriber (wasn't it you, John Robertson?) posted a wonderful message about his recent visit with his grandson to the Bunker Hill Monument. I so appreciated the sharing of that experience...(Thanks again!) In fact, it would be great to read others' posts about their visits to various sites relevant to the American War for Independence. Moving on... we're trying to plan a short trip to the Boston area. The targets are Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill. Does anyone have advice on where to stay and eat (economically) and what other spots are not-to-be-missed on a short trip? Is there anything to see at Dorchester Heights for example? I know there are a great many things to see in that area, but we'll be short on time for this trip.... just the cream of the crop spots, so to speak. Thanks in advance! Best wishes, Susan

Greetings, John ... I had viewed with interest your BTP info. I would appreciate the update you have to the location. A big question ... during your research, did you find any research/documentation done on the ownership of that site? I ask because I am awaiting smail from Canada of papers which indicate a shared inheritance to the 'T-Wharf' in Boston; circa 1887 at $1.4 million. The original property was an Englishman, Edward Love who returned to England leaving wife and daughter behind; they went to NB, then NS. The surnames involved are Love, Clark(e), and Brown in 1887. Any insight much appreciated. Thank you for your time, Jan John Robertson wrote: <snip> > On my last trip to Boston (8-01), I took in Minute Man Park > (Lexington/Concord), Dorchester Heights, and *attempted* to locate the > actual site of the Boston Tea Party (the single event most identifiable as > the first domino falling to lead to the closing of the Boston harbor and > the fighting war of the Revolution). > <snip> > I never found the BTP actual site during the trip but later resolved its > location. Don't believe a word of the hoopla put out for tourist > consumption in the area. For more than you'd want to know on the site of > the BTP, go to > http://jrshelby.com/btp/index.htm > Since making this page, I have learned from a credible authority that the > site I marked as being the actual site of the BTP is about 20 yards or so > to the west of the actual site. The actual site is in what was (and may > still be) a vacant lot. > > John Robertson > > ==== AMERICAN-REVOLUTION Mailing List ==== > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

To the several kind souls who answered my query as to my g uncle's membership in the SAR...I checked my file for additional info and this is what I found. The obit of 1951 definitely reads Sons of the American Revolution..as I mentioned they cannot find him on their membership list. Quite sure the Patriot he registered through was not KENNON..as his father was born in England. His Mothers' side included..HALL, BROOKS and PALMER, most likely all from CT. Dr. KENNON;s wifes gg grandfather, Alexander HUNTER served in the Revolution so he could have registered (?) through him. Thanks again all! Charlie Hunter

Remember there are two organizations. The Sons of the Revolution and The Sons of the American Revolution. Check with both organizations. Faye At 10:27 AM 5/18/02 -0400, you wrote: >About a year ago I found am obit of my great uncle Dr. Charles E.V. >Kennon who died in 1951. Born in CT. but for most of his adult life >lived in Providence, R.I. > >It stated he was a member of the R.I. Historical Society and the SAR. >His membership in the RIHS was proven BUT when I asked SAR particulars >(with a $5 fee) they denied he was a member. I have a feeling the clerk >who did the lookup was having a bad day and wasn't doing their job. > >Is there anyone on this list who possibly has the records to re-check >this for me..it would be appreciated. Thanks > >Charlie Hunter > >cfhhch2@webtv.net > > >==== AMERICAN-REVOLUTION Mailing List ==== > > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

About a year ago I found am obit of my great uncle Dr. Charles E.V. Kennon who died in 1951. Born in CT. but for most of his adult life lived in Providence, R.I. It stated he was a member of the R.I. Historical Society and the SAR. His membership in the RIHS was proven BUT when I asked SAR particulars (with a $5 fee) they denied he was a member. I have a feeling the clerk who did the lookup was having a bad day and wasn't doing their job. Is there anyone on this list who possibly has the records to re-check this for me..it would be appreciated. Thanks Charlie Hunter cfhhch2@webtv.net

>Surname Cox: Cock, Cocke, Coke, Coxe > >Nathaniel: b 11--1741 MA d p 1799 MA m X SgtMaj MA > >Nathaniel: b c 1746 VA d a 12-19-1796 GA m Rebecca Potts Chp NJ > >Both of the above have been used as patriots to join DAR. > >To order copies of applications that used them as ancestors, go to the >National DAR Web Site. > > http://www.dar.org > >Click on Forms. > >Print out the "Request for Copy Form". > > > >Faye > >At 09:58 PM 5/17/02 -0400, you wrote: >>Hello, >> >> . Does anyone know if >>anyone has ever gone in the DAR thru Nathaniel >>Cox? . >> Frances >> >> >>==== AMERICAN-REVOLUTION Mailing List ==== >> >> >> >>============================== >>To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, >>go to: >>http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Joanne, Would you please let me know the source you used to find Nat. Perry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joanne Reese" <daisy@locnet.net> To: <AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 12:43 AM Subject: [A-REV] Patriot Lookup Service > NATHANIEL PERRY > BORN: 1754 IN MASS. DIED: 27 NOV. 1808 IN S.C. MARRIED: SUSANNAH HOOPER > SERVED WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE > > THANK YOU. > JOANN PERRY-REESE > DAISY@LOCNET.NET > > > ==== AMERICAN-REVOLUTION Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

NATHANIEL PERRY BORN: 1754 IN MASS. DIED: 27 NOV. 1808 IN S.C. MARRIED: SUSANNAH HOOPER SERVED WITH WASHINGTON AT VALLEY FORGE THANK YOU. JOANN PERRY-REESE DAISY@LOCNET.NET

Why don't you go through the DAR's library search engine and address that question to the DAR's Library Director!! Rhonda Houston http://dar.library.net/ Take a look!! Also accessible through the DAR's homepage at www.dar.org <http://www.dar.org> along with other information. Eric G. Grundset Library Director DAR Library 1776 D St., N.W. Washington, DC 20006-5392 202-879-3313 egrundset@dar.org <mailto:egrundset@dar.org> -----Original Message----- From: Raye4960@aol.com [mailto:Raye4960@aol.com] Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 8:58 PM To: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [A-REV] DAR Hello, . Does anyone know if anyone has ever gone in the DAR thru Nathaniel Cox? . Frances ==== AMERICAN-REVOLUTION Mailing List ==== ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hello, . Does anyone know if anyone has ever gone in the DAR thru Nathaniel Cox? . Frances

Thank you ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Elbrecht" <Elbrecht@email.com> To: <AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 2:28 PM Subject: Re: [A-REV] CD Rom > Ann wrote: > > >I purcahsed The CD-Rom Military Records: > >American Revolutionary War Muster Rolls from Ancestry.Com > >Here is my problem when I find the name I want Get > >Their name > >Rank and Company with a letter > >Roll Box with a number and Roll Rec Box with a number now > >is that all I get? and what is a Roll Box and Roll Rec Box > >Where can I find The Roll Box and Rec Box Number > >Oh I E-Mail them but I got not answer to my question > >HELP Ann > > > > Ancestry sure doesn't make it easy. I read three different > descriptions of that CD on Ancestry pages before I found this page; > http://www.ancestry.thirdage.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4282.htm > > "The records in this database were taken from Record Group 93 M246 in > the National Archives (a total of 138 rolls of microfilm). " > > With the number it returned you might be able to determine what unit > the soldier was in by looking at > http://www.nara.gov/publications/microfilm/military/mil02.txt > > You'll want to get the reel to browse through as these records have a > lot of miscellaneous info that won't be indexed. > > The reels can be rented or purchased from NARA, or Heritage Quest. > I'm almost certain the FHC's also carry them. > > Jim > > > ==== AMERICAN-REVOLUTION Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Ann wrote: >I purcahsed The CD-Rom Military Records: >American Revolutionary War Muster Rolls from Ancestry.Com >Here is my problem when I find the name I want Get >Their name >Rank and Company with a letter >Roll Box with a number and Roll Rec Box with a number now >is that all I get? and what is a Roll Box and Roll Rec Box >Where can I find The Roll Box and Rec Box Number >Oh I E-Mail them but I got not answer to my question >HELP Ann > Ancestry sure doesn't make it easy. I read three different descriptions of that CD on Ancestry pages before I found this page; http://www.ancestry.thirdage.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4282.htm "The records in this database were taken from Record Group 93 M246 in the National Archives (a total of 138 rolls of microfilm). " With the number it returned you might be able to determine what unit the soldier was in by looking at http://www.nara.gov/publications/microfilm/military/mil02.txt You'll want to get the reel to browse through as these records have a lot of miscellaneous info that won't be indexed. The reels can be rented or purchased from NARA, or Heritage Quest. I'm almost certain the FHC's also carry them. Jim

The NARA site below can help you identify the correct film roll(s) based on the State and Regiment they served in. There are regional NARA sites that will have the complete Rev War rolls. I found the complete set(s) at the Dallas Public Library and by looking through everything they had located many more records that the NARA didn't send me with I applied for their records in DC. The various muster rolls of each Capt. aren't indexed by man only by Regiment so you will have to look at each muster roll to see if your guy is listed. If you live in a major city call the genealogy section of the library to see what they have. Mark > Ann wrote: > > >I purcahsed The CD-Rom Military Records: > >American Revolutionary War Muster Rolls from Ancestry.Com > >Here is my problem when I find the name I want Get > >Their name > >Rank and Company with a letter > >Roll Box with a number and Roll Rec Box with a number now > >is that all I get? and what is a Roll Box and Roll Rec Box > >Where can I find The Roll Box and Rec Box Number > >Oh I E-Mail them but I got not answer to my question > >HELP Ann > > > > Ancestry sure doesn't make it easy. I read three different > descriptions of that CD on Ancestry pages before I found this page; > http://www.ancestry.thirdage.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4282.htm > > "The records in this database were taken from Record Group 93 M246 in > the National Archives (a total of 138 rolls of microfilm). " > > With the number it returned you might be able to determine what unit > the soldier was in by looking at > http://www.nara.gov/publications/microfilm/military/mil02.txt > > You'll want to get the reel to browse through as these records have a > lot of miscellaneous info that won't be indexed. > > The reels can be rented or purchased from NARA, or Heritage Quest. > I'm almost certain the FHC's also carry them. > > Jim > > > ==== AMERICAN-REVOLUTION Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

The Story of Dorchester Heights by L. W. Clarke Cornell University "Making of America" <A HREF="http://cdl.library.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/moa/pageviewer?frames=1&coll=moa& view=50&root=%2Fmoa%2Fnewe%2Fnewe0024%2F&tif=00229.TIF&cite=http%3A%2F%2Fcdl.l ibrary.cornell.edu%2Fcgi-bin%2Fmoa%2Fmoa-cgi%3Fnotisid%3DAFJ3026-0024-31">The Story of Dorchester Heights</A>

Dear John: Sure : http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec?htx=board&r=rw&p=topics.organizations.dar You can also get there by merely going to www.rootsweb.com > message boards >topics >organizations >DAR Thanks for asking. Best Regards John A Hansen DAR board admin > -----Original Message----- > From: John Philip Adams [mailto:jadams3@pdq.net] > Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 9:41 AM > To: John A Hansen > Subject: RE: [A-REV] Re: DAR Help Needed > > > Could you post the DAR url for all of us to go and look for the ancestors > who are hiding from us. > Thanks > John Philip Adams > Texas > > -----Original Message----- > From: John A Hansen [mailto:jahansen@qwest.net] > Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 11:08 AM > To: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: RE: [A-REV] Re: DAR Help Needed > > > Dear All: > > There is a DAR message board here at Rootsweb. > They will do free lookups for anyone. > > In the case below regarding Edward Mills, they would > give you the references that you need in order to proceed. > > You can thence refer to that item and don't need all the > certified certificates since they already have them. > > Post your inquiry on the DAR board here and you will > have the reference back in 24 hours. > > Best Regards > John A Hansen > DAR board admin > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Scrapcat2@aol.com [mailto:Scrapcat2@aol.com] > > Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 6:12 AM > > To: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com >

In a message dated 5/14/2002 9:42:48 PM Central Daylight Time, > From: > Dickinsonadams@aol.com > To: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com > > Subject: [A-REV] DAR help needed > > In order to prove my DAR lineage, I need copies of information. My 3rd > great > grandfather, EDWARD MILLS, was bp. 4 Apr 1747, m. Hannah Avery 24 Dec. > 1772, and d. 7 Sept. 1781 at the Battle of Groton Heights, Fort Griswold, > Groton, > CT. > > I need copies of: MFIP (Mayflower in Progress) 2:240 > Groton Avery Clan 298 > Griswold Church Records 1:263 > > Copies must include the author, title, date of publication, edition, and > page > numbers. ANY information on JOHN MILLS, father of EDWARD MILLS, is very > much needed. I have no information on him at all. Any help will be > appreciated. Also, I will gladly pay for any expenses. Thank you. > Emily Emily... are all of the family members you are researching from Connecticut? Do you have any dates for John Mills, father of Edward Mills? You'll find DAR membership to be most rewarding. Have you been working with your local DAR? I submitted papers about four months ago and have been accepted for DAR membership. There's no way that I could have completed the application papers without the help of my local DAR. So, work closely with your local Chapter. Good luck... I know the research is difficult, but the end result will be more than worthwhile. Carol Reed Kennedy St. Louis, MO

Dear All: There is a DAR message board here at Rootsweb. They will do free lookups for anyone. In the case below regarding Edward Mills, they would give you the references that you need in order to proceed. You can thence refer to that item and don't need all the certified certificates since they already have them. Post your inquiry on the DAR board here and you will have the reference back in 24 hours. Best Regards John A Hansen DAR board admin > -----Original Message----- > From: Scrapcat2@aol.com [mailto:Scrapcat2@aol.com] > Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 6:12 AM > To: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [A-REV] Re: DAR Help Needed > > > In a message dated 5/14/2002 9:42:48 PM Central Daylight Time, > From: > > Dickinsonadams@aol.com > > To: AMERICAN-REVOLUTION-L@rootsweb.com > > > > Subject: [A-REV] DAR help needed > > > > In order to prove my DAR lineage, I need copies of information. My 3rd > > great > > grandfather, EDWARD MILLS, was bp. 4 Apr 1747, m. Hannah Avery 24 Dec. > > 1772, and d. 7 Sept. 1781 at the Battle of Groton Heights, Fort > Griswold, > > Groton, > > CT. > > > > I need copies of: MFIP (Mayflower in Progress) 2:240 > > Groton Avery Clan 298 > > Griswold Church Records 1:263 > > > > Copies must include the author, title, date of publication, > edition, and > > page > > numbers. ANY information on JOHN MILLS, father of EDWARD MILLS, is very > > much needed. I have no information on him at all. Any help will be > > appreciated. Also, I will gladly pay for any expenses. Thank > you. > > Emily > > Emily... are all of the family members you are researching from > Connecticut? > Do you have any dates for John Mills, father of Edward Mills? > > You'll find DAR membership to be most rewarding. Have you been > working with > your local DAR? I submitted papers about four months ago and have been > accepted for DAR membership. There's no way that I could have > completed the > application papers without the help of my local DAR. So, work > closely with > your local Chapter. > > Good luck... I know the research is difficult, but the end result will be > more than worthwhile. > > Carol Reed Kennedy > St. Louis, MO > > > > ==== AMERICAN-REVOLUTION Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >