Lanita, As you recognize, the problem is proving the one in Missouri is the one in SC who also served in the war. Usual for this are soldier's bounties (land for service) and pension files. When Amos moved to Missouri, was it a cash sale or a bounty land purchase? If the latter, whose bounty was it? If it was Amos' own (not necessarily his even if it was a bounty land sale, since these were bought and sold by the original veteran), then that would say that he served in some conflict. The best are pension files, which will show children, spouses, and period of service. Since he died in 1829, a pension process may not have been started. The ones in my family were executed 1827-1835 or so; my understanding is that the veteran had to be old enough and unable to support himself and his family. Beyond this would be affidavits by the veteran or family members, such as for jury service, land purchases, attestations for someone else's pension files (any neighbors long-time acquaintances or comrades-in-arms?), and, rarely, homestead papers. Secondary sources, such as county histories might help, but they are less firm. You probably have the right person, and a little more digging should prove it. -- John R. Porter j.porter@usip.edu http://www.usip.edu/biology/John%20Porter.shtml

Thanks, John... Nothing on an Amos JUSTICE in the pension files.. I have those books at m library, and that would have been the perfect proof.. but he isn't listed anywhere. The Land idea is a thought. That SOLOMON NETTLES [whose widow married Amos JUSTICE in a 2nd mar.] had land given to him for service in AR [1812]. I have that document.. but haven't been able to find a land document for service for Amos. I'll focus on that.. Hadn't thought of Jury service.. he was a constable in Madison Co... would he have had to sign something there? Thanks for the ideas and a couple more leads to check out.. Appreciate it! Lanita I'm always late. My ancestors arrived on the JUNE flower.