http://www.archives.nysed.gov/holding/aids/rev/land.htm Bev, I found this. Maybe it will help. Kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: Macara1 <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2000 7:55 AM Subject: What is Military Trust? > Good morning all, > I received my 4th Grandfather's will dated 1862. He lived in Chateaugay, > Franklin Co., NY. Following is an excerpt. > > Second I give and devise to my son Luther H Smith his heirs and assigns all > that certain Peace (sic) or parcel of land situated lying and being in the > town of Chateaugay county of Franklin in the state of NY being part of lot > No fifty five of township No seven of the old Military Trust.......... > > What is the old Military Trust? > > Thanks so much, > Bev. > > >