This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: studynut Surnames: Alexander Boles 1812 ??? Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.hawkins/9532.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry hit wrong button=== Sir, In the claim for pension for Alexander Boles a Survivor of the War of 1812, under the Act of February 14, 1871 no. 17.305 W. Ivy and Jnv W. Fry testify to the claimant's loyalty. You are required to show by the certificate of an officer of a United States Court, a United States Commissioner,an Assessor, Assistant Assessor, Collector, , Deputy Collector or Supervisor of Internal Revenue or Postmaster to the satisfaction of this Office that after careful investigation he is convinced the above witnesses are men of undoubted good character for truth and veracity, and that their statements in the affidavit referred to are worthy of full faith and credit. Very Respectfully, J. W. Baker Commissioner. B. D. Hyam, Present (2nd call) C. F. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.