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/XOG.2ACIB/668.700 Message Board Post: There were several John BRUCE that served in the Revolution, the one you refer to is the John BRUCE that married Elizabeth CLAY Daughter of Dr. Henry CLAY M.D. John and Elizabeth had 16 children(14 of whom lived to adulthood)the last 8 were born in KY on land granted to John for his service under General Washington.George Washingtons Father,Augstine purchased land fron John BRUCEs father in VA so the family ties go further than the war.