Hi Folks, I hope that you've had a fine holiday season so far. I spent a couple of days in the hospital last week, thinking that I was about to have a heart attack. After multiple tests it appears that whatever problems I do have they are not cardiovascular in nature. Depression, infrequent anxiety attacks, and strange outbursts (thankfully very infrequent) are part of my personal problem. Thankfully, I've now become more and more aware of these problems. Hopefully, none of you will read any more strange messages from me. And I do wish to express my sincere regrets for that single bizarre message that I posted to the list last month. I am watching out for those days when I'm feeling either anxious or despondent. Strange things are possible on such days. I'm now aware of that issue and guarding against such inappropriate expressions. Anyhow - here's a great webpage with wonderful information regarding the pension applications made by Revolutionary War soldiers who fought in the Southern Campaign. I've read through the statements for McKeen Greene and Tarlton Brown, who have connections through Screven or nearby counties. Both of these men fought along the Savannah River in what became Screven County. McKeen Greene had brothers named John and Benjamin who also fought in the War. These might be those men of such same names who were resident in Screven County during the 1790s. Fascinating information... Dale E. Reddick http://southerncampaign.org/pen/index.htm#b

Hi Folks, The following URL takes you to a PDF file describing the pension statement of Benjamin Taylor (born circa 1759 in NC) of Screven County. Note that there is mention of an affidavit in which we learn that John, Willis, and William Taylor acknowledge Benjamin Taylor as their father. There are a great many names mentioned within this statement, with Benjamin Taylor describing his service under Generals Gates and Greene and various other officers, and with him having been at the Battles of Camden and of Guilford Courthouse. Others soldiers who served with him and a number of neighbors and JPs of the county are included on the statement. There's a great deal of information to be learned from this pension statement for Taylor researchers with Screven County ancestry. Dale http://southerncampaign.org/pen/r10407.pdf Dale E. Reddick wrote: > > Anyhow - here's a great webpage with wonderful information regarding the > pension applications made by Revolutionary War soldiers who fought in > the Southern Campaign. I've read through the statements for McKeen > Greene and Tarlton Brown, who have connections through Screven or nearby > counties. Both of these men fought along the Savannah River in what > became Screven County. McKeen Greene had brothers named John and > Benjamin who also fought in the War. These might be those men of such > same names who were resident in Screven County during the 1790s. > > Fascinating information... > > Dale E. Reddick > > http://southerncampaign.org/pen/index.htm#b > > >

Dale, Glad you are back and feeling better. Look forward to working with again on our elusive kin. Hopefully the New Year will be a bit easier for you. Thanks for the web link, will scour the details later. Dara Dale wrote: > I hope that you've had a fine holiday season so far. > > I spent a couple of days in the hospital last week,