I have an ancestor, ROBERT SMITH, who was in Orange County during the Revolution. The only record of that appears to be his signature! It is said he was born in Scotland and that all but one of his children were born in Orange County (New Windsor), but I don't yet know if that's fact or fiction. Robert's wife is shown in one note (totally undocumented, so have no idea of a source!) as BETHIA VANDERHAYDEN. Another note suggests Robert's wife was "of a prominent family in the community." Robert died in 1830 -- some say at age 105; others say slightly younger -- in Madison County NY. Children of Robert Smith who appear to have remained in Orange County into the 19th century include James, born ca. 1770 [probably the husband of Easter Denniston in New Windsor]; John or Job, born ca. 1774 [a John of this age, married to Hannah Thent, was baptized in 1817 -- also, there are references made to children of a John and Elizabeth Smith in New Windsor's cemetery -- are either of these Johns the correct one?]; and perhaps, but probably not, Robert Jr., born ca. 1776 [Newburgh Burying Ground shows a child belonging to a Robert & Jane Smith died in 1838, but since our Robert Jr. died in 1813 and his wife was Bathsheba, this can't be our Robt. Jr. -- although it might be one of his nephews]. Other children of Robert Sr's, thought to have been born in Orange County (New Windsor) include: Mary [thought to have married a Willson], David, Samuel, Caleb, Nancy [thought to have married a Graves], Abigail [thought to have married a Gillet], George (I know what became of him!), and then Phoebe [married a Mann] who was born in Ulster County (Montgomery). These children were born between 1778 and 1792. Does anyone recognize any of the folks mentioned above? If so, and you can enlighten me further, I would love to hear from you. Does anyone know if there was such a person as Bethia Vanderhayden and if so, anything about her? Thanks for any details you might have. In return I'll be happy to share what I have. Good luck in your research.