Have you tried NARA for a pension? Since he lived until after the 1835 law granting Rev. soldiers a pension they may have a statement from him. Or possibly land grant records. Do you know what county he lived in? If so, you can try county histories. Bette ----- Original Message ----- From: <Jclyk@aol.com> To: <NY-Military-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2000 7:25 PM Subject: [NY-Mil] John Lyke > I would appreciate information concerning John Lyke b. 8-18-1760 NY. > d. 10-29-1838 m. Catherine Whaling. He was a private in the Revolutionary > army. Thank you. James Lyke jclyk@aol.com > >