Sounds like Barney probably fought in the Rev. War. These lots west of Fort Cumberland were called Military Lots as they were awarded to those who fought. LENNOX - as in Lennox in Scotland? Connie > Looked up Barney in History of Western Maryland, only listing was as > settlers located in 1788 upon the lands lying in Maryland west of Fort > Cumberland. > > ====================================== > Looking for your Garrett County ancestors? Make sure to visit us on the web at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~mdgarret/index.html > ------------------------------------ > If you need help with this list, make sure to email the list administrator, Sonny O'Haver, [email protected] > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >