This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xZC.2ACIB/2377.1 Message Board Post: Hi cousin Wally, I too, am a descendant of David and Nancy (Barrett) Barton (through son Willoughby). I am also a member of the Seattle chapter of the SAR, although my qualifying patriot is through my mother's family. Have you tried the National Archives? If he had a pension following his service in the war, they most likely have a file full of his information. The very best of luck with your application! Best regards, Ric (Richard Lee Barton Hutchins)