In the book, "MD Soldiers Entitled to Lands West of Ft. Cumberland" by Betty Carothers (1973) she explains that in the Nov session of 1781, the General Assembly of MD appropriated all the vacant lands Westward of Fort Cumberland for the benefit of the Maryland soldiers and officers who fought in the Revolution. This land is located within the present boundaries of Alleghany and Garrett Co., MD. The land was to be laid out in 50 acres each, by a competent person in 1787. By 1788, the task was accomplished. The Hall of Records in Annapolis, MD can supply more information in regard to this matter. Jesse Barnett, rank, Fifer, Regiment 7, Number 1489 John Barnett, rank, Private, Regiment 5, Number 1026 Robert Barnet, rank, Private, Regiment German, Number 1740 Ginny Toney