Bert was my next suggestion too Anne, I have not heard of where/how ro find British Records of military service, but it is certainly worth considering, I wonder if L of Congress might be a source, or the archives in VA? If John had alot more children, it would sure answer some questions, Jill : To Jill, Richard, and List, : Your query brings about a question of my own. John was 31 in 1776 : which leaves him time to have done considerable fathering before he died : in 1781. Since he was a Captain in the British army and was killed in : the skirmish with Capt.Roebuck in Union District, is it possible that : there are military records of any sort left by the British? I have : heard of our record keeping but have never come across the issue of : British records. If so, then might not spouses or children be listed in : such records? : I'm out here but can do no more than ask more questions. : I think I will write Bert and see what he thinks. : Anne :