Fellow List Members, I submitted a supplemental patriot ancestor application for the SAR regarding my 4th great-grandfather Hugh Hughes, who was married to Mary Hutton. Today I received notice the SAR HQ requires more documentation for proof my 3rd great-grandfather John Hughes is Hugh's son. I have a copy of a petition from the January 1817 term for the Northumberland County court relating to the heirs desire for the estate to be awarded. This petition lists John Hughes as a son and lawful heir of Hugh Hughes, one of his eleven children. The person who sent this copy to me made a notation of OC#6-118. Unfortunately, I neglected to put this data in with my application, and need to know for certain what book, etc. this information derives from. John Hughes married Elizabeth Dreibelbis (Trevlepiece, etc.) about 1820. They lived in Schuylkill County. It is the link from Hugh to John that I need. Is some kind soul going to be at the courthouse in the VERY near future who could look this (and anything else they can find) up? I am willing to pay for your time, copies, etc. Another mystery is the DAR Patriot index lists Hugh Hughes' date of death as 1838, as does a DAR record copy I obtained. However, the court petition as earlier stated is from 1817. Any ideas on this new mystery are welcome. PLEASE email me directly off-list if you can assist me and I can provide additional details. Thank you very much! Regards, Mike Johnston Oswego, IL