Hi, I also need some education. You wrote: The land lottery was an act of Congress. For Revolutionery war service against the British in the fight for independence . . >From what states did you fight from to get a grant? I am seeking info on my 4th great grandfather, Mills Woodard, who , He recieved 10 acres in 1806, and 7 in 1807....both grants in Burke County... I know he was around in 1804. He was the executor of the estate of Elizabeth Odam, who died in 1804. (Widow of Joshua Odam). Thanks Pat