Hello sister/brother researchers -- I am sending out this inquiry to several lists -- please forgive if you receive a duplicate. In researching my ancestors, I have found many that served in the various militias from NYS in the Revolution. However, some of that information has left me with a few questions, namely: (1) One of my ancestors, born in NYS but died in Ontario, Canada, is listed as a "Butler's Ranger" -- so I assume he was a "Tory" -- anyone have more info on Butler's Rangers? (2) A second ancestor, number #1's cousin in fact, is listed as serving in the Tryon militia "Battalion of Minute Men" -- as in Paul Revere/Minutemen --?? (3) Does anyone have a list of forts that were located along the Mohawk River at this period of history -- I know Fort Stanwyck (becomes Rome, NY) and then Fort Dayton (which is now what--??) Fort Herkimer and a fort at Cherry Valley (named--??) Were there others as well? Supposedly my gggggmother was taken by the Mohawk Indians in one of the latest raid made by the Mohawks (which would be what year(s) - 1780-ish, maybe--??) but released "to the fort" by Joseph Brant. She lived in the Springfield/Jordanville area of NYS. (4) What was Utica called before it was Utica and when did it become Utica? I *know* I should probably KNOW a lot of this stuff already--- why oh why didn't I listen more closely to my 8th grade NYS history teacher, Margaret Gwise?? I'm sure her Spirit is laughing at me know for having to be asking questions she knows *I* should know! :-) Thanks for you help nonetheless! Marsha Strong Gainesville, FL