As to Gideon Via - some researchers thought he was the son of John Via of Amherst County. He was not...he was the son of David & Frances Via I think that this is another case where there is more than one Gideon who served. Like William of Albermarle and William of Amherst/Nelson. I believe you will find that John's (1710) sons served in the Rev. War. John W 3896, William S9513, David 10th Con. Line., Gideon Taylors Reg. (have Gideon b. abt 1755 also) Buddy