In a message dated 11/24/2002 2:09:20 PM Pacific Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > 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, You're absolutely correct. In the case of the Gideon's I think it's a little easier to tell them apart. They were in different parts of Virginia and their presence in those areas supported by other evidence such as Land Tax records or personal property records. When it comes to the David's it isn't as clear to me. I think David, son of John served as follows: David Via served in Captain William Tucker's company of Militia of Amherst Co., Virginia January 14, 1781. Discharged March - served 72 days. I also believe the David who served in the 8th Cont line was brother to Gideon of Gallia Co., Ohio. I don't have my notes in front of me but if I remember it correctly the 8th was Stephenson's command and at times David Laird's command. And since David was bound out to a David Laird it would make sense he would serve in his command. Judy