In the Federal Land Series Vol 2. Book 1799-1835 John Medearis, Captain obtained 100 acres of land Patent to Officers, Land Certificates Porter, John, assignee of John Medearis, Capt. War Number 2675 May 16, 1797 [A line is marked through Porter's name] Hope this helps, Robin __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com