Write to the National Archives and Records Administration, NARA for a copy of the pension file. Be sure to include as much information as possible. You will need a special form which can be ordered from the NARA web page. See http://www.nara.gov/research/ordering/ordrinfo.html Lynn SmokyMtn43@aol.com wrote: > My ancestor, Samuel Ellis, was wounded at the Battle of the Cowpens, > according to Bobby Moss's book, "The Patriots at the Cowpens." His > pension application number, S30400, is referenced in the book. Where > do I write or call to obtain a copy of his application? > Also, another listed patriot, John Scott of the Virginia Line, is > referenced as having assisted Samuel Ellis from the battlefield. > Apparently his listing is based upon the pension application filed by Ellis, > who enlisted in the NC militia from Rowan County, but may have been > assigned with the Virginia troops during the battle. No other info is given > about John Scott. > Does anyone have any other sources that could be checked to gain more > info about him? And, could I be so lucky as to hear from a descendant of > John Scott? > Wishful thinking, I'm sure, but you never know! Any help is > appreciated..... > > Mack Smith > SmokyMtn43@aol.com > > ==== 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