In trying to find data on my elusive ancestors, I've come across these bits that might help someone else. ARTHUR SLOAN CARTER COUNTY PRIVATE McCORMICK'S COMPANY U. S. ARTILLERY $72.00 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE $130.00 AMOUNT RECEIVED JUNE 2, 1829 PENSION STARTED JOHN SLOAN SUMNER COUNTY PRIVATE INFANTRY AND CAVALRY NORTH CAROLINA MILITIA $88.33 ANNUAL ALLOWANCE $264.99 AMOUNT RECEIVED OCTOBER 15, 1833 PENSION STARTED AGE 75 Linda Sloan - john@dgnscrn.demon.co.uk ... also at john.chalmers@USLGN.mail.abb.com and ... http://www.dgnscrn.demon.co.uk/