This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LINTHICUM, SHERWOOD, WILSON, CAUSEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/kUB.2ACE/2002 Message Board Post: In Matilda Badger’s book, “The Genealogy of the Linthicum and Allied Families”, on page 12 there is an entry concerning Francis Linthicum, Jr. who was born in 1734 and still living in 1797. The book says, “In Revolutionary War, 5th Md. Regiment. Disch 1780.” In the Maryland Archives On Line, Muster Rolls MD Troops, 1775—83, Page 224, I find the following: Linthicum, Francis, Pvt., 5th Maryland Regiment, Missing August 16, 1780. This was the day of the Battle of Camden, SC, which was a severe loss for the Continental forces. I do not believe this individual to be in my direct line but would be curious if anyone has ever used this connection to achieve membership in the DAR or the SAR? Another Revolutionary War curiosity in Ms Badger’s book is on page 78. Thomas Francis Linthicum, Jr., son of Thomas Francis Linthicum and Elizabeth Williams, is said to have come home from the Revolutionary War, had a terrible misunderstanding with his Tory wife, and have taken his three sons, Thomas, Daniel and Richard and his three daughters, Betsy, Peggy, and Polly and moved to North Carolina. This makes a lovely story but I can find no evidence of Thomas Francis Linthicum, Jr. ever having lived in North Carolina. I have very strong indications that my Great great grandfather, William A. Linthicum emigrated from Guilford County, North Carolina in the late 1840’s and would more than likely be related to some Linthicum who came there from Maryland. Perhaps someone into researching Linthicums in the Revolutionary War will find some clue to help me unravel this mystery. I would be happy to share any information I have with any serious researchers.