>Wanda, >In a message dated 97-11-22 03:23:14 EST, you cite: > ><< Virginia Pension Roll of 1835 > Report from the Secretary of War > In relation to the Pension Establishment Of the United States 1835 > Copied and indexed by > William R. Navey > P. O. Box 251 > Hollyridge, NC 28445-0251 > > JOHN LAW > FRANKLIN COUNTY > PRIVATE > VIRGINIA MILITIA > $43.33 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE > $129.99 AMOUNT RECEIVED > DECEMBER 24, 1832 PENSION STARTED > AGE 87 >> > >Your data looks strong but I find in my records the following citation: >Raney Collection, Vol 43 Census Records >John was in Revolutionary war # S8809. In Va. Line. He applied for apension >from >Franklin Co. Va. 18 july 1832 at age 85. > >Raney has had significant conflicting data in other presentations in that his >sources appear to be many and various. However, in this case we have two >separate dates of submission and birthdates for what appear to be the same >event, and using what should be the same source. Does anyone have an opinion >on which should be relied upon as the most accurate? > >Thanks, Tony Wood [email protected] Hmmmm I wonder if the discrepancy lies in when the APPLICATION was filed versus when the pension was actually BEGUN. Raney's data states "Application" whereas the other source states "Pension started". This could explain the date and age difference. Wanda