In the 1940's the author Maud Hart Lovelace wrote a series of books about 2 girls, Betsy and Tacy, but I don't know if Tacy was a shortened form of a longer name.

I have a Tacy/Tacey in my line and it is, in my case, a nickname for Stacey. I spent 2 years trying to track down a Lou Tacy Sudduth. When I finally found her, her actual given name was Lucinda Stacey Sudduth. I have since discovered other Tacey's in this same family, but no indication if this is always a nickname or not.

I have a little on Vanderslice in my records. This comes by way of researching the Richardson line. Thomas Vanderslice was born 10.4.1756 Philadelphia and died 8.14.1817. He married 1.1.1778 Tacy Richardson born 1.1.1754, daughter of Joseph Richardson and Mary Massey. Barclay Richards

Who knows what the whole situation was....a brother of one of my ancestors in Va completed a successful business deal and was. apparently, 'celebrating'. He was angry when he got to the ferry to see he'd 'missed the boat' (literally), and so decided to just ride his horse across the Rappahannock. Things took a turn for the worse and he drowned . The returning ferry scooped him out of the water with oyster tongs! S. "After his discharge, on March 24, 1848, he fell into the river at Dock Street wharf, Philadelphia, and was drowned." Hmm. Fell in the river. Seems likely he could have been helped. " -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/334 - Release Date: 5/8/2006

Ashmead's History of Delaware County finds him passing counterfiet bills then turning up floating in a river: http://www.delcohistory.org/ashmead/ashmead_pg177.htm "On Nov. 23, 1841, Thomas Vanderslice, known to the detectives as "Old Tom Vanderslice," was tried for passing counterfeit money. He refused to employ or have counsel assigned to conduct his defense, but managed his own case, and made a speech to the court (Judge Bell was on the bench) which was remarkable for its boldness and impudence. He was convicted, and sentenced to three years' incarceration in the penitentiary. After his discharge, on March 24, 1848, he fell into the river at Dock Street wharf, Philadelphia, and was drowned." Hmm. Fell in the river. Seems likely he could have been helped. I'm curious who Nataniel Reed was and why he was killed. Ellwood Roberts' Biographical Annals, 1904: Montgomery Co, PA Vol I - Part 9: pp. 174 - 198. Quite a lot on the family here including some notable folks. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/pa/montgomery/roberts/roberts109.html " The Vanderslices are one of the oldest families in Pennsylvania. Reynier van Der Sluys came from Harlingen, North Friesland, Holland, and settled in Germantown, in Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania, about 1700. He and his son Adrien were made citizens September 29, 1709, along with Daniel Pastorius, Dirk Keyser, and several other aliens. Their petition for citizenship was pending for several years. Reynier Van Der Sluys died in Germantown in 1713." ..."Thomas Vanderslice, born in 1736, served as a trooper during the Revolutionary war, and afterwards lived at the old homestead, dying there. It is still standing at the entrance to the Gumbes property. He married Tacy, daughter of Captain Joseph Richardson, a great-grandson of Samuel Richardson, who came from Jamaica, in 1684, and was a judge and also a member of the colonial council. Tacy Richardson's great-grandmother was a daughter of judge John Dean and Catharine Aubrey, born in 1637, Thomas and Tacy Vanderslice had nine children, as follows: Edward, Anne, John, Thomas, Marcus, Augustus, Mary, Jacob, and Joseph. All but two of these, with their parents, are buried in the graveyard of Lower Providence Presbyterian church at Mount Kirk." I can't answer as far as newspaper archives. I was hoping maybe some of the great collection of Maryland newspaper archives might cover it. They have a lot of material before and after this, but not during the specific year of the case. Still, I'd like to remind folks that there are a lot of Maryland papers online in the Maryland Arcives at: <http://www.archivesofmaryland.com/megafile/msa/speccol/sc4800/sc4872/html/n ewspapers.html> These are microfilms offered online. It would be great if more microfilm would be offered in this format. They cover dates from early 1700s to late 1800s but very sporadic date ranges. There are a lot from the first decade of the 1800s. Since some of these are printed on the Eastern Shores they may have been printed just miles from Chester County. Also, on a tangent, there's not much I can find in direct reference to Chester County but I found a great UK history online site that includes a letterbook from a merchant who traded extensively with partners in Maryland in the 1770's. I found these a fascinating read skimming through them. It gives you some idea of the difficulties in trading and it covers the period of the Boston Tea Party, bankruptcies, and some of the more interesting old letters I've read. They cite a lot of US partners and you can see the economic uneasyness as a civil war with the crown is felt brewing. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.asp?pubid=233 Joshua Johnson's Letterbook 1771-1774 Letters from a merchant in London to his partners in Maryland Jacob M. Price (editor) (1979) From MSS in the Hall of Records of the State of Maryland. Reproduced by permission of the London Record Society. I didn't even realize that was from MD archives also. I'm sure there's other great stufdf at that site. This looks interesting even if based in London: Richard Hutton's complaints book The notebook of the Steward of the Quaker workhouse at Clerkenwell, 1711-1737 http://www.british-history.ac.uk/source.asp?pubid=236 The notebook of the steward of a radical eighteenth-century experiment in co-operativism, from a MS held in the archives of the Friends' School, Saffron Walden. By permission of the London Record Society. The Quaker Workhouse at Clerkenwell was one of the most radical experiments in co-operativism made in the eighteenth century. 'Richard Hutton's Complaints Book' is the personal notebook of this institution's fourth and most successful steward. Hutton was steward of the Quaker workhouse from 1711 to 1737, and used this notebook to record events in both his life and the life of the institution he managed. The complaints book was not a personal diary nor was it a letter book, it was rather Richard Hutton's general notebook, wherein he would complain and speculate, record compliments and note insults. Through it Hutton has given us a view into the internal workings and problems of an eighteenthcentury institution.

Yes, I have Thomas in the 1817 will. His son Thomas 1788-1843 died single. I guess it is possible this could be the wayward son getting in fights in Chester Co. But most of the children stayed in Montgomery Co in Providence area. The Vanderslice and Allied Families book doesn't mention anything about his son Thomas other than he died single! (Maybe for a reason?!!). All but 2 of this Thomas's children are buried with him and his wife Tacy Richardson in a Presbyterian cemetery in Lower Providence, Montgomery Co called Mount Kirk, per the Vanderslice book. The son Joseph went to Columbia Co PA and died there. Not sure which other child is not buried at Mount Kirk. Will check the CCHS. The John b 1801 in/near Phoenixville is a grandson of the Thomas m Rebecca SCHENER, mentioned in my prior email, thru his father John, b 1767 who m Deborah FRANCIS and died in Pikeland in 8/29/1842, age 75/3/21. Thanks Diana ----- Original Message ----- From: Sandra Ferguson<mailto:ferg@ntelos.net> To: Diana Quinones<mailto:audianaq@msn.com> ; PA-OLD-CHESTER-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:PA-OLD-CHESTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 10:16 PM Subject: Vanderslice Have you checked on the CCHS site to see what newspapers they have on file? I can't imagine that the trial and sentence, let along all the particulars of the case wouldn't have been mentioned. Montgomery Co.... VANDERSLICE, THOMAS. Upper Providence.July 24, 1817. August 22, 1817. 5.1Tract of land where I dwell to be sold, containing 240 acres. To son Jacob, tract of land, containing 40 or 50 acres. To son Joseph, $500. To son Edward, 50 pds. to be paid annually by Exrs. and to be put on interest. To son Jacob, 5 pds. To grandson Jacob, silver watch. To granddaughter Ann, bureau, in my bed room. To mother, 30 pds. annually. To wife Mary, 5 pds. to son Thomas, black boy, named Bob. To daughter Mary, negro girl. Rem. of estate to be sold and money divided among sons: John, Thomas, Mark, Augustus, and daughter Mary, equally.Execs: Brother in law George Peirce, and Mary Robeson, and Levi Pawling. Wit: Samuel Gartley, and Jesse Jarrett. John Vanderslice, b in 1801, was a retired merchant...b. near Phoenixville with a father named John, a prominent and prosperous farmer in Pikeland twp..he married, in 1825, Elizabeth Custer, native of Evansburg, Montg. Co...had 9 children. I have been working on VANDERSLICE families. Some from Montgomery co came over to Charlestown/Pikeland area and another line is in Schuylkill Twp. The one in Pikeland, is the one who may have this fellow in their lines: -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/334 - Release Date: 5/8/2006

Have you checked on the CCHS site to see what newspapers they have on file? I can't imagine that the trial and sentence, let along all the particulars of the case wouldn't have been mentioned. Montgomery Co.... VANDERSLICE, THOMAS. Upper Providence.July 24, 1817. August 22, 1817. 5.1Tract of land where I dwell to be sold, containing 240 acres. To son Jacob, tract of land, containing 40 or 50 acres. To son Joseph, $500. To son Edward, 50 pds. to be paid annually by Exrs. and to be put on interest. To son Jacob, 5 pds. To grandson Jacob, silver watch. To granddaughter Ann, bureau, in my bed room. To mother, 30 pds. annually. To wife Mary, 5 pds. to son Thomas, black boy, named Bob. To daughter Mary, negro girl. Rem. of estate to be sold and money divided among sons: John, Thomas, Mark, Augustus, and daughter Mary, equally.Execs: Brother in law George Peirce, and Mary Robeson, and Levi Pawling. Wit: Samuel Gartley, and Jesse Jarrett. John Vanderslice, b in 1801, was a retired merchant...b. near Phoenixville with a father named John, a prominent and prosperous farmer in Pikeland twp..he married, in 1825, Elizabeth Custer, native of Evansburg, Montg. Co...had 9 children. I have been working on VANDERSLICE families. Some from Montgomery co came over to Charlestown/Pikeland area and another line is in Schuylkill Twp. The one in Pikeland, is the one who may have this fellow in their lines: -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/334 - Release Date: 5/8/2006

I have been working on VANDERSLICE families. Some from Montgomery co came over to Charlestown/Pikeland area and another line is in Schuylkill Twp. The one in Pikeland, is the one who may have this fellow in their lines: I wondered if anyone has any info on him and who his father, Thomas VANDERSLICE, Sr is? In the Penn Archives, Series 4, Vol IV, p 878: Simon Snyder, Gov. issued a proclamation of Reward and Apprehension of Thomas VANDERSLICE, Jr charged with murdering a certain Nathanial REED in Chester Co. on 10/19/1815. 'Whereas I have received information that on the morning of the 11th day present, bet 12-3, a certain Nathanial REED, late of Twp of Tredyffrin, in the county of Chester, was maliciously and cruelly assaulted and murdered by one Thomas VANDERSLICE, Jr at the Inn kept by Frederick HOLLMAN, near the 16th milestone of the Philadelphia/Lancaster Turnpike Rd, And whereas, the peace and safety of the citizens and the obligation of justice and humanity, require that the perpetrator of an offense so heinous should be brought to a speedy and appropriate punishment: I have therefore thought it proper to issue this proclamation hereby offering a reward of $200 to any person or persons who shall apprehend and secure within a jail of this Commonwealth, the said Thomas VANDERSLICE, Jr. And all judges, justices, sheriffs, coroners, constables within the Commonwealth according to the duties of their respective stations, are hereby required and enjoined to be attentive and diligent, in fin! ding and bringing to justice the perpetrator of the crime aforesaid. Given my hand and seal of the State, at Harrisburg, on 11/19/1815 and of the Commonwealth the 40th. By the Governor.......James Trimble, Deputy Secretary." Apparently Thomas VANDERSLICE left the State, before he could be found. In Charleston SC, he was arrested for assault and battery in 2/23/1816, under an alias, Thomas WETHERSLICE. A Solomon Moses, in Charleston, SC sent a letter to Gov Snider, on 4/23/1817, claiming the $200 reward. I believe he was a sheriff or some kind of law enforcement person in Charleston SC that had arrested Thomas. He was brought back to Chester Co for trial, and was found guilty of manslaughter by the Court of Oyer and Terminer in Chester Co on 8/15/1816 and sentenced to hard labor for 5 yrs. Then on 11/27/1817 he was pardoned by the Gov. --------- Sure would like to know more! Does anyone know if the CC Archives in West Chester might have records of his trial? Or would there be any newspaper items about this at the time? I have no idea how old Thomas Jr was, and who his father, Thomas VANDERSLICE Sr might be. I have traced a John VANDERSLICE to the Pikeland area m to a Rebecca, and wondered if this could be a wayward relative - like a grandson? There is a Rebecca VANDERSLICE buried in Old Charlestown Burying ground, 12/20/1821, age 76. Husband John V died Pikeland in 1812, buried in Morris Cem., born 1737 in Worcester, Montgomery Co. However, John was married twice and had a son Thomas born 12/29/1756 with his first wife. He may be the father of this Thomas Jr. John V then remarried Rebecca SCHENER at Falkner Swamp Lutheran on 1/31/1764 and was shown as a widower at this marriage. They, or their son John, born 5/8/1767, must have relocated to Chester Co in the Pikeland area in early 1800s, as John's estate file is shown in 1812 in E Pikeland, and his son John died in E Pikeland in 1882. Rebecca is shown with will in Pikeland, also in 1821. Another son, William VANDERSLICE, was in Coventry, b. 10/9/1777-5/9/1835. Anyone have anything? Thanks......... Diana in AL

In a message dated 5/9/2006 2:12:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, ferg@ntelos.net writes: First of have you looked to see if David's parents are in earlier Chester census...I have the 1870 and 1850, so how about an age for John Robinson, as there are many included on the CD. This would give you an idea, perhaps, if Is this the right Robinson family? If it is they might have been in Montgomery in 1870. I missed the first part of this so I am flying blind <G> and Ancestry is being touchy today <G> Eliz John Robinson Age: 42 Estimated birth year: abt 1838 Birthplace: Ireland Occupation: Laborer Relationship to head-of-household: Self Home in 1880: East Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania Marital status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Spouse's name: Eliza Robinson Father's birthplace: IRE Mother's birthplace: IRE Cannot read/write: Blind: Deaf and dumb: Otherwise disabled: Idiotic or insane: View image Image Source: Year: 1880; Census Place: East Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1113; Family History Film: 1255113; Page: 174.1000; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 0416. John Robinson Estimated Birth Year: abt 1838 Age in 1870: 32 Birthplace: Ireland Home in 1870: Conshohocken, Montgomery, Pennsylvania Family and neighbors: View Results Race: White Gender: Male Value of real estate: View Image Post Office: Plymouth Meeting Image Source: Year: 1870; Census Place: Conshohocken, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1378; Page: 205; Image: 410.

What is on record for David is not a will, but rather, adm. papers....however, there are sometimes bits and pieces of data even in these papers, so have you written to get a copy? ...... they are available from Records and Archives...that address is included on the Chester County site, under County Resources. I checked the CD for wills that for others that mention Jennet ,(I was hoping to find her in the will of a parent, but no luck.) However, one hint to keep in mind is her name, Jennet...this is pretty exclusively a Scottish name, so with that as a clue you might want to look for these folks in Presbyterian Church records. There is no mention of David Hastings in THE HISTORY OF CHESTER COUNTY, by Futhey and Cope. Here is the will of another David Hastings, and this one is also from Fallowfield, so I'll include it in case it is the child of 'your' David; HASTINGS, DAVID. West Fallowfield.July 30, 1770. May 1, 1772.Provides for wife Margery. Remainder to 2 children Joseph and Mary Hastings except £10 to my grandchildren James and Elizabeth Whray and son by the law John Whray 5 shillings.Executors: Friends Thomas McLuce and Saml. Dale.Wit: Saml. Futhey, Jos. Criswell, Elisha Criswell. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Simpson" <suesimpson@conwaycorp.net> To: <PA-OLD-CHESTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 2:22 PM Subject: [PaOldC] David Hastings > Looking for info on David Hastings, found a will dated 12/21/1743 with > Jennet Hasting as exectutrix. He was in Fallowfield twp. Chester county. > Any info will be appreciated, thanks, Sue > > > ==== PA-OLD-CHESTER Mailing List ==== > Unsubscribing..... To leave PA-old-chester-l, send mail to > PA-old-chester-l-request@rootsweb.com with the single word unsubscribe in > the message or subject slot." > > > NO VIRUS WARNINGS - if you are concerned contact me PERSONALLY > ferg@ntelos.net > > Visit the archives for this list to view old postings > http://listsearches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=PA-OLD-CHESTER > > If you have ANY problems, do not send them to the list > contact me personally....list manager ferg@ntelos.net > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/334 - Release Date: 5/8/2006 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/334 - Release Date: 5/8/2006

First of have you looked to see if David's parents are in earlier Chester census...I have the 1870 and 1850, so how about an age for John Robinson, as there are many included on the CD. This would give you an idea, perhaps, if John came as a child, or an adult....and, do you happen to know a middle initial for John? " David Robinson's father is John Robinson listed in the 1880 census. I am trying to find out when John came over from Ireland..." -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/334 - Release Date: 5/8/2006

Fairview Cemetery Association 786 Oak St Coatesville, PA 19320 610) 384-2027 http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/chester/cemeteries/fairview.txt -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/334 - Release Date: 5/8/2006

Looking for info on David Hastings, found a will dated 12/21/1743 with Jennet Hasting as exectutrix. He was in Fallowfield twp. Chester county. Any info will be appreciated, thanks, Sue

from a lookup in The 1765 Chester Co archives; Perie, James owned 100 acres in West Caln Perry, James owned 75 acres in East Nottingham Perry, Jno a freeman in Birmingham (freeman = unmarried man who lived in the twp but didn't own land.) *we have several new members and we hope they will post their names, both given and surnames, with some dates to go with each and what they hope to find. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006

I can't remember if we 'did' this before, but I was browsing the will CD (I was bored), and plugged in Barnet Rapp...and, found the following will. so, in case I haven't sent this before, here 'tis; RAPP, BARNET. Charlestown.September 30, 1824. October 16, 1824.To wife, not named, all real est. and household goods during life.To son Barnet all smith tools and use of smith-shop during life of wife. To son Joseph the wheelwright shop in like manner.To gr.dau. Mary Trainer $50, to be in the hands of her father Geo. Trainer until she is of age.Rem. of est. after wife's December to be equally divided between nine children: the share of dau. Hannah in trust for her children. Minor son Benjamin mentioned. Executors: Sons John and Barnet Rapp.Wits: Benjamin Boyers, Moses Robinson. Sandra (did you know there were also Rapps in Berks Co, in the mid to late 1700s?) and, I saw the name spelled Raap, too, so keep that in mind. -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006

You do know, don't you, that what they send you from the NARA, if there are military records on file, are COPIES of those actual records....and that this has nothing do do with pension records OR anything the DAR might have. They are 2 completely separate organizations who do not share records......the only thing the DAR would have would be the copy of NARA Vet records that were submitted by a woman when she joined......the only records the DAR has are those submitted by individuals, so you can't count on what the DAR has to be definitive proof that there are or are not military records, if you catch my drift........so....have you contacted the NARA to ask about service records? If not , you need to....there is no charge if they don't find anything. If, as you indicate you believe him to have been a member of "Chester County Pa., Militia", then these are the records that are not at the federal level, but the county/state. A copy of the form the woman filled out should have been what you received from the DAR....and, for each generation there is a slot into which the documentation for that person/date/birth, etc, MUST be listed....for instance Joe Blow b. 1910 (documentation) - Ohio Co, WV birth records From this notation you would know that you needed to find out where Ohio Co,WV warehouses it's records and request a copy of the birth. For service records, if you know WHAT was given as documentation, this is enough for you to begin researching WHERE this information might be found, in the state you're dealing with.... Have you gone through the PA Archives site? http://www.digitalarchives.state.pa.us/archive.asp You might also want to contact them for help. Sandra " when I did the DAR lookup via the internet, the response indicated "no pension". The other info is online, and you can see that it's not much...unless I'm missing something significant. " -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006

Sandra & Nadine, thanks! DAR form approved for Barnet RAPP on 18 February 1971: Ancestor's Service: "Barnet Rapp was a Private with Capt. Sam Roberts Company, Chester County, Pa. Militia. 13 pieces of data returned with duplicate." Also on the form underneath the service item: "The said Barnet Rapp is the ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence, while acting in the capacity of Private, capt. Roberts Co., Chester County Pa., Militia." and "Vol 120 p 307-308 DAR Lineage Books" and "Nat. No. 119992 - Add. 150" Using the online search function for ARIAS, I have found this: Inactive Duty Militia Rapp, Barnet Chester County, Battalion 4th, Company 7th, Class 4th Authority: Appeal Book For 4 First Classes 1780 Date Apr. 19, 1781 Muster Fines $610 "Military Accounts: Militia," Records of the Comptroller General, RG-4 The other Rapp that I have a form for I also have information for. This is the one I confess to not understanding at all. I'd love to make sense of it, and if someone was able to provide 13 pieces of data to prove service, then I'd like to research to get that data as well. I'd no idea it could take so long to get this information, so thanks for the heads up and the information on how to write for records. Laurie

When you say you've 'looked them up" (military records at the NARA), does that mean that you have requested military paperwork from them and they have told you there is none on file? 'cause the military records are not the same as pension records. I have many Rev War military papers from the NARA for some of my ancestors, but none of them applied for a pension....so, don't confuse the two. What documentation did the old DAR papers give for the service record of these fellas? That's important....but to know how much credence to give it and where, perhaps, to look for it, we need to know WHAT it is. Not all old DAR paperwork is invalid.......the biggest problem they have with the old records is that pension records are no longer accepted as proof of service, as they once were.......they've discovered, in later years, that there were a TON of fraudulent pensions paid out...so, pension records are no longer accepted. You say that there are no pension records?....therefore, whatever they used as proof of service is NOT this....so, what IS it? (inquiring minds want to know.) To understand Rev war records, you need to know, too, that not everyone who served did so at the Federal level....and those that did are the only ones who will be found in the NARA records. Many units were local/state units, and as such will not be found in federal records.....they['d only be recorded at the state level, if then. Unfortunately there is no giant book or repository of Rev war soldiers you can use....things are scattered everywhere, in all sorts of places, so it's really impossible to tell you where what you wish will be found........and, there's a good possibility that it won't be found at all! Many, MANY are no longer extant. So, let us know what documentation of service the DAR papers list, and we'll go from there. Sandra Another thing about the DAR....often times multiple women will join on the save Vet, many times descending from different children of this vet...so, when you request the paperwork it's important to ask for any that come through, and give the child YOU descend from....if you don't request a specific child, they'll just send you any copy. Nadine, the chapter of the DAR I belong to is VERY hands on when it comes to helping potential members collect the documentation they need. Not only do we tell you what, but often where, but will even meet you at the local state archival library, to help. One of our ladies volunteers for 'day trips' to other county seats, and makes a yearly trek to the archival library in Richmond, Va, doing days of research for others. She is, of course, NOT the norm, but I'm sure there are others who are extremely helpful....... each chapter is different. "I recently posted that I was looking for more information on Capt. Sam Roberts Company. I have church and cemetery records for this line, but I do not have much in the way of military records and do not know how to go about getting them. The DAR forms that I'd requested and received were to help me find clues to other resources only. One person has shared a source with me that does include two of my ancesters in the Capt. Sam Roberts Company: Pennsylvania Archives, Sixth Series, Vol III, 1907, Page 26. Sandra has reminded me of NARA, but I've looked them up, and their familied did not collect pensions which DAR confirmed. Not being familiar with military records, can anyone tell me of other sources that I might find useful? I am willing and able to travel into Chester County or Philadelphia, but that's not much use if I don't know what I'm looking for. As for the FHC, I've spent a great deal of time at one, but they did not know how to help me locate military records." -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/333 - Release Date: 5/5/2006

I recently posted that I was looking for more information on Capt. Sam Roberts Company. I have church and cemetery records for this line, but I do not have much in the way of military records and do not know how to go about getting them. The DAR forms that I'd requested and received were to help me find clues to other resources only. One person has shared a source with me that does include two of my ancesters in the Capt. Sam Roberts Company: Pennsylvania Archives, Sixth Series, Vol III, 1907, Page 26. Sandra has reminded me of NARA, but I've looked them up, and their familied did not collect pensions which DAR confirmed. Not being familiar with military records, can anyone tell me of other sources that I might find useful? I am willing and able to travel into Chester County or Philadelphia, but that's not much use if I don't know what I'm looking for. As for the FHC, I've spent a great deal of time at one, but they did not know how to help me locate military records. Thank you all for your time and advice, Laurie

Laurie - the military records are also available through NARA - not just pension records. If your ancestor never collected a pension then you are just going to have to start from scratch. You should have your local DAR membership person look at your long form and tell you where you need to start though - might save you a lot of time if records have already been submitted by another person. Go to NARA's genealogy site for information on how to apply for military records http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/ . I believe they have downloadable forms there that you can fill out and send in. They may not have anything but you still have a start - the reference you give from the Pennsylvania Archives is your first piece of information. You need to get a copy of that page and the volume title page and publication data page. Perhaps someone on the list who is familiar with the Pennsylvania Archives can tell you how to do that. If NARA doesn't have your ancestor's military records you still can collect things on your own for proof and that is where the DAR ladies can come in and tell you what is needed. You will need to prove that the person named in Capt Sam Roberts Company is one and the same as your ancestor. It may be a long process - it has taken me nearly ten years to collect information on my own ancestor. While you are learning how to obtain the older records you can start collecting what you will need from nearer relatives - your own birth certificate, your husband's if you are married or divorced, your marriage records. Then do the same for the parent who is the direct descendant of the ancestor you choose to research. Then the grandparent who is the direct descendant and so on up the chain. You need copies of the actual documents or if no documents are available then you need the substitute information that will prove descendancy. Nadine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurie" <laurie@ampwares.com> To: <PA-OLD-CHESTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 9:24 AM Subject: [PaOldC] Capt. Sam Roberts Company -- clarification / how do I obtain military records? >I recently posted that I was looking for more information on Capt. Sam > Roberts Company. I have church and cemetery records for this line, but I > do > not have much in the way of military records and do not know how to go > about > getting them. The DAR forms that I'd requested and received were to help > me > find clues to other resources only. > > One person has shared a source with me that does include two of my > ancesters > in the Capt. Sam Roberts Company: Pennsylvania Archives, Sixth Series, > Vol > III, 1907, Page 26. Sandra has reminded me of NARA, but I've looked them > up, and their familied did not collect pensions which DAR confirmed. Not > being familiar with military records, can anyone tell me of other sources > that I might find useful? I am willing and able to travel into Chester > County or Philadelphia, but that's not much use if I don't know what I'm > looking for. As for the FHC, I've spent a great deal of time at one, but > they did not know how to help me locate military records. > > Thank you all for your time and advice, > Laurie > > > ==== PA-OLD-CHESTER Mailing List ==== > Unsubscribing. To leave PA-old-chester-l, send mail to > PA-old-chester-l-request@rootsweb.com > with the single word unsubscribe in the message or subject slot." > > NO VIRUS WARNINGS - if you are concerned contact me PERSONALLY > ferg@ntelos.nettp://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/pa-old-chester > this site allows you to browse by month.. > > please visit the Chester Co rootsweb site...it is full of area photos, > helpful URLs and lots of county information > http://www.pa-roots.com/~chester/ > > if you have a problem contact ME ferg@ntelos and NOT the list > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx > >