This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/kkB.2ACE/932.1.1 Message Board Post: I have discovered that two John Adams received certificates of character from the general land office--one in September 1835 and one in March 1835. I have not requested copies from the land office because I got involved in working on some supplementals for DAR. Since I also live in Houston, I would love to get together and learn more about your line. Amanda Cowan acowan@houston.rr.com