Although Gail was kind enough to pass on information about Abraham Maxwell (a Blacksmith in West Chester) having served in the War of 1812, I'm still trying to secure documentation (or source leads) on his family:   wife - Rachel (Bingman-Welch ?) son - Jacob (b. 1817) dau.- Esther (b. 1822) parents - ??? (I believe Abraham died in 1829)   Any advice or help is greatfully appreciated.   Tom Maxwell Whitelock