First, and foremost, as old Maw & Paw Hamrick used to say, "If you don't have nothing good to day about anybody, don't say nothing at all." I do have something to say: I purchased the books of Charles T. Doddrill, Mayme Hamrick, S. C. Jones, Les Hamrick, Jr., Hamrick Tales publications, census records, legal documents, etc., containing Hamrick information. I'm feel very fortunate that I did. I realize it is fairly easy to keep track of one's own line of Hamricks but it becomes extremely complex to sort out individuals as you branch out and "unintentional" errors do occur. I applaud the above persons, as well as folks like J. R. McKinney and Tressie Neely, who share their data in an attempt to enhance our Hamrick heritage research and appreciate the hard work they have done. Now, with all of that said... Does anyone have a copy of the Benjamin Hamrick's pension papers. I am seeking a copy of the paper to see the exact wording where Joel Hamrick was mentioned. Thanks in advance for any help. Caroline WVHAMRICK@prodigy.net