> My ancestor, William Hance Hamilton, bought land in 1818, in an area > that became the Jefferson Proving Ground (E1/2SE, Sec 5, T6N, R10E). > If I ever get to Indiana will it be possible to visit the area where > he lived? It is just west of New Marion, I believe, close to the > Jennings County line and the Graham Creek runs through it. That portion of JPG is now Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. A lot of that area may still be restricted due to unexploded munitions. You might try contacting Big Oaks Conservation Society and ask them this question. bocs-collier@hotmail.com Lori