Who where kind enough to answer my query about my ancestor joining the army in 1783. Since the war was over, and papers signed. Would the states still be giving out land bonus. I traced my ancestor after leaving the army in 1787 to Hardy county where he purchased 69 acres of land. And have him and family moving over into Monongalia county where he disappeared from the tax rolls the last year was 1809. In 1810 his widow purchased land in Mon. County she signed the papers and from then on she is listed as widow Efaw. I have searched for the land thinking their graves might be there but have not pin pointed it so far. Don't recall if I mentioned but he was listed as a "Matross" Artillery on his pay stubs. If he joined up after war was over and served for 3 years would he be eligible for a pension? again thanks bob e