Dee, Not sure how many responses you've received, but here's my 2 cents worth! I don't know how much it costs to request the Rev War pension files, however, they are available on Ancestry.com. If you don't have a subscription, your local library might. And a trip to the library is cheaper than whatever the NARA currently charges. The material available varies greatly. Some is highly detailed, with wife and children named, occasionally a marriage date if you are really lucky. However, most do not contain that kind of info, instead listing where and when your ancestor served. That might lead you to clues as to where else to look for info. Another suggestion would be to visit your local LDS Family History Center and order the Rev War pension file film that has your ancestor on it. Someone there can help you look up the film number, or you can send me the name and I can tell you which film you can expect to find him on. I have the listing of Rev War pension file films for the LDS. You might also check with the DAR to see what they might have on your ancestor: http://www.dar.org/natsociety/pi_lookup.cfm Once you complete their form and get a response, if someone has joined the DAR based on your ancestor's service, you can order a copy of their membership application. Their membership applications usually list children, spouses, birth, marriage and death info. One word of caution...not all of that info is accurate and should be verified by you. Good luck...happy ancestor hunting! Liz