> I would like to identify Lt. Gen. John MUNSELL > mentioned in the 1815 NY > newspaper announcement of his widow's death There is no John MUNSELL listed in the 1 June 1780 British Army List; however, I find a Colonel John MAUNSELL (date of rank 29 Aug 1777) listed as being on "half pay" meaning that he was not on active duty. In the half-pay lists I find him listed as being from the 83d Regiment, "disbanded or reduced in 1763." The date 29 Aug 1777 was the first date after the start of the Rev War with mass promotions. If find 4 = General, 44 = L:ieut. General (includes Haldimand, Carleton, Howe, Clinton, Burgoyne, Percy & Cornwallis), 32 = Major General, and 45 = Colonel. Brigadier or Brigadier General (and the Navy rank of Commodore) was a temporary rank which went with the duty assignment. Bob Brooks