Thank you to those who replied to my request. I'm convinced that Porter Hanks was from Washington County. Other military records, including his pension file indicate he's from New York. I think he may have been the son of Benjamin Hanks and Anne Hall of Greenwich but so far I have been unable to find proof. They had a son named Porter, but the only date of birth I've found for him is about 1790. Again, thanks to those who answered my request. If anyone runs across anything regarding Porter Hanks in Washington County, please keep me in mind. Barbara Shannon