In a message dated 01/18/2000 7:46:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, HALLMAN-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << I am attempting to obtain additional information about Benjamin Hallman, married to Anna (Franconia) Gotwals. Specifically, I am looking for information about his apparent military service during the War for Independence. The information I have briefly states, "He was a member of Captain Barnet Haines Company of Militia in 1777, and served as an ensign in 1781..." That's all I have. If anyone has additional information I would certainly appreciate it. >> When I requested copies of military records from National Archives, I got nothing. But another researcher shared copies ofthe following: "The information listed below was abstracted from an original document in the custody of the Pennsylvania State Archives. Duty after Nov. 1783 is not considered to be Revolutionary War Service." Hallman, Benj.n Rank Ensign Lieutenancy Philadelphia County. Battalion 5th Company 3rd Capt. Nicholus Nickum Authority: C/R, 5th Bn., 1781 Date N.D. Muster Fines _____ Published A (6) 1, 846 "Military Accounts: Militia," Records of the Comptroller General, RG-4 The basic record does not prove active duty. I have typed both what the form said, and what was typed in, i.e. name, co, etc. A second form, exactly the same form, slightly different (or additional info) Halman, Benjamin Lieutenancy PhiladelphiaCounty. Battalion 5th Company 3rd Capt. Nicholas Nicum Class 4th Authority M/R, April-May 1781 Date N.D. Muster Fines ___ Published A (6) I, 839 The letterhead says: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Bureau of Archives and History, William Penn Memorial Museum and Archives Building, Box 1026, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120 This correspondance was dated 3 March 1986. Edie