Ensigns in the militias or Continental Line during Revolutionary War were officers under Lieutenant. A direct male descendant of such is eligible for the Society of Cincinnatie. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2002 4:48 PM Subject: [CHASE-L] Re:The tallest man problem > In a message dated 10/19/02 6:32:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Treborchas > writes: > > > > Hi Ellie -- I was waiting to see if you got an answer to your question re > > "ensign." I have always understood that the title was given to the tallest > > man in the company who was chosen to carry the flag around which the troops > > rallied. Unfortunately, as the tallest man he was also the biggest target > > and usually took a bullet or two. He was the replaced by the next tallest > > soldier. We have had a number of "ensigns" in the Chase family, including > > Moses Chase, son of Aquila. Hope this helps. Bob Chase > > > > Dear Bob, Yes, it helps a lot! Now I know where the height factor came > > from in my family! Ensigns had to be pretty brave to do the job, wouldn't > > you agree? > > Sincerely, > > Ellie Pelcyger > >