> > In a message dated 2/22/2006 8:28:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > jschilds@pacbell.net writes: > > Where did this battle take place? I've never heard of it also. But > first > thought: Did you "Google" search it? Most all these events are listed > as > were the list of soldiers involved. Sandy > It took place near present-day Monroe, MI, which is off of I-75 between Toledo and Detroit. There is a historical site and museum in the area. Although it is not too far from where I live, and I have passed that way probably hundreds of times, I've never stopped there. I'll have to put it on my list. At least I finally made it to Fort Meigs, where it is possible that my g-g-grandfather spent some time. After the slaughter of the wounded soldiers by the Indian allies of the British, the phrase "Remember the Raisin" became a rallying cry in many frontier areas such as Kentucky, and led to a lot of volunteers signing up. Doug Gordon

The Battle of Raisin River was fought in present-day Monroe, Michigan. The site is preserved as a county park, and there is a visitors center there. Don Johnston ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message has been prepared on resources owned by Kent County, MI. It is subject to the Acceptable Use Policy and Procedures of Kent County. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Donald.Johnston@kentcounty.org 17th Circuit Court (616) 336-3651 >>> "Sandy Childs" <jschilds@pacbell.net> 02/22/06 8:28 PM >>> Where did this battle take place? I've never heard of it also. But first thought: Did you "Google" search it? Most all these events are listed as were the list of soldiers involved. Sandy - ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWa5352802@aol.com> To: <WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [WARof1812] The River Raisin Battle > > In a message dated 2/22/2006 5:06:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > rmoxley@rochester.rr.com writes: > > My Great Grandfather passed down a letter stating that one of our > ancestors, > Capt. Robert Alexander, died at the Battle of the River Raisin. Does > anyone > know where I can find a list of the soldiers that died in the battle? I > am > not even sure if he was fighting for the US or if he was fighting with > the > British. > I would be very grateful if someone could tell me where to look for this > information. > Thank you, > Joan > > > > You can find a description of the Battle of the River Raisin at: > > _http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Contents.html_ > (http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Contents.html) in > a book > entitled > > PICTORIAL FIELD-BOOK OF THE WAR OF 1812. > BY BENSON J. LOSSING > 1869. > It book probably makes references to many units who fought in the battle. > I know that many Kentuckians were in this battle but do not have ready > access to their names. You can attempt to locate a book entitled "Report > to the > Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky on the War of 1812" which lists > many, > but not all, Kentuckians who served in the War of 1812. Similar books > were > written for other states. > Regards, Bob Walker > > Personal Genealogy Page: http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802 > > For a discussion on the Walkers of Knox County, KY (and beyond) > and Hawkins County, TN, join us at: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hawkins_Walkers/ > > War of 1812 - Battle for Fort Meigs: > http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/ftmeigs > > Walker Surname DNA Study (Group GR-18) > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fabercove/test_results.htm > > > ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== > MESSAGE HINT: Limit your per line characters > to 55 to 70 for a much better return message. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== WAR OF 1812 QUERY BOARD http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USWARS/War1812/General ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

In a message dated 2/23/2006 7:49:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, hsbaker@udata.com writes: I do not see a Robert Alexander listed in 'Remember the Raisin!' by G. Glenn Clift, 1961. It lists those who were know to have been there as well as those captured or killed. Robert Alexander is not listed in 'Known Military Dead During War of 1812' by Clarence S. Peterson, 1955. There is a Lieutenant Robert Alexander in 'Kentucky Soldiers of the War of 1812' Adjutant General of Kentucky, 1891. He was in Captain Frederick W. S. Grayson's Company, Third Regiment Kentucky Detached Militia. There is also a Pvt. Robert W. Alexander shown in the Kentucky Militia in 1813, Captain Peter Dudley' Company. Go to: _http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/ftmeigs/Pete_Dudleys_Company.htm_ (http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/ftmeigs/Pete_Dudleys_Company.htm) Regards, Bob Walker Personal Genealogy Page: http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802 For a discussion on the Walkers of Knox County, KY (and beyond) and Hawkins County, TN, join us at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hawkins_Walkers/ War of 1812 - Battle for Fort Meigs: http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/ftmeigs Walker Surname DNA Study (Group GR-18) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fabercove/test_results.htm

I do not see a Robert Alexander listed in 'Remember the Raisin!' by G. Glenn Clift, 1961. It lists those who were know to have been there as well as those captured or killed. Robert Alexander is not listed in 'Known Military Dead During War of 1812' by Clarence S. Peterson, 1955. There is a Lieutenant Robert Alexander in 'Kentucky Soldiers of the War of 1812' Adjutant General of Kentucky, 1891. He was in Captain Frederick W. S. Grayson's Company, Third Regiment Kentucky Detached Militia. Scott Baker -----Original Message----- From: Richard Moxley [mailto:rmoxley@rochester.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 5:06 PM To: WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WARof1812] The River Raisin Battle My Great Grandfather passed down a letter stating that one of our ancestors, Capt. Robert Alexander, died at the Battle of the River Raisin. Does anyone know where I can find a list of the soldiers that died in the battle? I am not even sure if he was fighting for the US or if he was fighting with the British. I would be very grateful if someone could tell me where to look for this information. Thank you, Joan ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== ADDRESS MESSAGES TO: WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx

Oh I'm not sure but I think possibly James sons served in the war of 1812 in 134 Reg't (Hosack's) PA Mil, 135 Reg't (Christy's) PA Mil. and Capt. Robinson's detachment PA Mil. What does roll box 137 and Roll ext. 602 mean? There are some listed with roll box 136 too. How does one find records, pensions etc...... Is there a 1812 list anyone knows of to join? Renee Don, Thank you for your reply! The only info I have is the family lore that James McCalmont/ McCommon or variant born approx. 1747-57 in Ireland was in Burgoyne's army, came in May 1775 and was captured by his brother/ brother's American company at Saratoga/Stillwater in Oct. 1777. The brother was John McCalmont or variant. John is said to have settled in Venango county PA area, and James ended up in Westmoreland (1790) and then Plain Grove, Lawrence Co.? He bought property from William Elliot in 1792 and moved to it from Westmoreland in 1796. Ofcourse theses counties and or townships were not formed in the 1780/90's yet. Plain Grove was formed in 1852. When James bought the property it is my understanding that the area was still considered "Pittsburgh territory". James married Margaret? There is some speculation as to if the maiden name was Carruthers or DeWolf. It is said this may have been in Cumberland Co. James died in 1813. I have no idea how to confirm any of this. I have no regiment number or any thing like that. I imagine there would be no british military record after he settled here in PA. His sons did serve in future wars. James 1st's sons were; Robert, Thomas, John, and James. they mostly stayed in the PA area to my knowledge. My husband is descendant of James the 2nd. I did wonder though if there was some way to find out about James 1's brother John McCalmont/variant and his American military record and trace that to confirm his whereabouts? If I found John I'm sure James would be close by(speculatively). It is said James the 1st's daughter Sarah married David Robins on a Captain and later Colonel of volunteers in the war of 1812. It is said her brothers (the 4 listed above) served under him at one time. So finding some of those records maybe could help, but I don't know where to start. There has been some speculation of some family relations to presidents through marriage, John Adams and I forget the other one. John McCalmont son of James 1 (brother to Sarah), married Eleanor Miles whose mother Elizabeth Treadway was related to Adams in some way. If you have knowledge of how or where to find the American side of the Revolution armies/ roles/ pensions as well as the war of 1812 please could you or anyone reading let me know? Renee In a message dated 2/22/2006 11:07:24 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, dhagist@edgenet.net writes: I see by some emails on a rootsweb mailing list that you are trying to find information on an ancestor who was a soldier in Burgoyne's army. I do some work with British army muster rolls, and am willing to keep an eye out for this man just in case I come across him. Please let me know the name of the man, and any details of his service that you know (for example, do you know the regiment in which he served, the area where he settled, any other details that might make him easy to single out). It is a long shot that I'll come across him, but worth a try. Don N. Hagist dhagist@edgenet.net

In a message dated 2/22/2006 8:28:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jschilds@pacbell.net writes: Where did this battle take place? I've never heard of it also. But first thought: Did you "Google" search it? Most all these events are listed as were the list of soldiers involved. Sandy One other thought....I've heard that Ancestry.com has the Report to the Adjutant General book on line. Bob Walker

If you go to the website I mentioned; _http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Contents.html_ (http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Contents.html) and do a "find" on the site it will show two chapters in which the River Raisin is mentioned. Bob Walker In a message dated 2/22/2006 8:28:37 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jschilds@pacbell.net writes: Where did this battle take place? I've never heard of it also. But first thought: Did you "Google" search it? Most all these events are listed as were the list of soldiers involved. Sandy - ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWa5352802@aol.com> To: <WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [WARof1812] The River Raisin Battle > > In a message dated 2/22/2006 5:06:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > rmoxley@rochester.rr.com writes: > > My Great Grandfather passed down a letter stating that one of our > ancestors, > Capt. Robert Alexander, died at the Battle of the River Raisin. Does > anyone > know where I can find a list of the soldiers that died in the battle? I > am > not even sure if he was fighting for the US or if he was fighting with > the > British. > I would be very grateful if someone could tell me where to look for this > information. > Thank you, > Joan > > > > You can find a description of the Battle of the River Raisin at: > > _http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Contents.html_ > (http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Contents.html) in > a book > entitled > > PICTORIAL FIELD-BOOK OF THE WAR OF 1812. > BY BENSON J. LOSSING > 1869. > It book probably makes references to many units who fought in the battle. > I know that many Kentuckians were in this battle but do not have ready > access to their names. You can attempt to locate a book entitled "Report > to the > Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky on the War of 1812" which lists > many, > but not all, Kentuckians who served in the War of 1812. Similar books > were > written for other states. > Regards, Bob Walker > > Personal Genealogy Page: http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802 > > For a discussion on the Walkers of Knox County, KY (and beyond) > and Hawkins County, TN, join us at: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hawkins_Walkers/ > > War of 1812 - Battle for Fort Meigs: > http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/ftmeigs > > Walker Surname DNA Study (Group GR-18) > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fabercove/test_results.htm > > > ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== > MESSAGE HINT: Limit your per line characters > to 55 to 70 for a much better return message. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== WAR OF 1812 QUERY BOARD http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USWARS/War1812/General ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

In a message dated 2/22/2006 5:06:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, rmoxley@rochester.rr.com writes: My Great Grandfather passed down a letter stating that one of our ancestors, Capt. Robert Alexander, died at the Battle of the River Raisin. Does anyone know where I can find a list of the soldiers that died in the battle? I am not even sure if he was fighting for the US or if he was fighting with the British. I would be very grateful if someone could tell me where to look for this information. Thank you, Joan You can find a description of the Battle of the River Raisin at: _http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Contents.html_ (http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Contents.html) in a book entitled PICTORIAL FIELD-BOOK OF THE WAR OF 1812. BY BENSON J. LOSSING 1869. It book probably makes references to many units who fought in the battle. I know that many Kentuckians were in this battle but do not have ready access to their names. You can attempt to locate a book entitled "Report to the Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky on the War of 1812" which lists many, but not all, Kentuckians who served in the War of 1812. Similar books were written for other states. Regards, Bob Walker Personal Genealogy Page: http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802 For a discussion on the Walkers of Knox County, KY (and beyond) and Hawkins County, TN, join us at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hawkins_Walkers/ War of 1812 - Battle for Fort Meigs: http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/ftmeigs Walker Surname DNA Study (Group GR-18) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fabercove/test_results.htm

Where did this battle take place? I've never heard of it also. But first thought: Did you "Google" search it? Most all these events are listed as were the list of soldiers involved. Sandy - ----- Original Message ----- From: <RWa5352802@aol.com> To: <WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [WARof1812] The River Raisin Battle > > In a message dated 2/22/2006 5:06:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > rmoxley@rochester.rr.com writes: > > My Great Grandfather passed down a letter stating that one of our > ancestors, > Capt. Robert Alexander, died at the Battle of the River Raisin. Does > anyone > know where I can find a list of the soldiers that died in the battle? I > am > not even sure if he was fighting for the US or if he was fighting with > the > British. > I would be very grateful if someone could tell me where to look for this > information. > Thank you, > Joan > > > > You can find a description of the Battle of the River Raisin at: > > _http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Contents.html_ > (http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~wcarr1/Lossing2/Contents.html) in > a book > entitled > > PICTORIAL FIELD-BOOK OF THE WAR OF 1812. > BY BENSON J. LOSSING > 1869. > It book probably makes references to many units who fought in the battle. > I know that many Kentuckians were in this battle but do not have ready > access to their names. You can attempt to locate a book entitled "Report > to the > Adjutant General of the State of Kentucky on the War of 1812" which lists > many, > but not all, Kentuckians who served in the War of 1812. Similar books > were > written for other states. > Regards, Bob Walker > > Personal Genealogy Page: http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802 > > For a discussion on the Walkers of Knox County, KY (and beyond) > and Hawkins County, TN, join us at: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hawkins_Walkers/ > > War of 1812 - Battle for Fort Meigs: > http://members.aol.com/rwa5352802/ftmeigs > > Walker Surname DNA Study (Group GR-18) > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~fabercove/test_results.htm > > > ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== > MESSAGE HINT: Limit your per line characters > to 55 to 70 for a much better return message. > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

My Great Grandfather passed down a letter stating that one of our ancestors, Capt. Robert Alexander, died at the Battle of the River Raisin. Does anyone know where I can find a list of the soldiers that died in the battle? I am not even sure if he was fighting for the US or if he was fighting with the British. I would be very grateful if someone could tell me where to look for this information. Thank you, Joan

Lieutenant Colonel John Andrews' regiment from was Jefferson County. Major John Willet was from Ross County. Scott Baker -----Original Message----- From: Caddygrl92@aol.com [mailto:Caddygrl92@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2006 8:41 PM To: WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WARof1812] Need Help with Ohio Regiments Am trying to locate my ancestor in the War of 1812. NARA found 2 men with the name Thomas ADAMS. One regiment was 2nd Reg. Willetts Ohio Military and the other was 1st Reg. Andrew's Ohio Military. Can anyone tell me where in Ohio these regiments were located? At least a county? Thanks to all, Shari in Ohio ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== ADDRESS MESSAGES TO: WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx

Am trying to locate my ancestor in the War of 1812. NARA found 2 men with the name Thomas ADAMS. One regiment was 2nd Reg. Willetts Ohio Military and the other was 1st Reg. Andrew's Ohio Military. Can anyone tell me where in Ohio these regiments were located? At least a county? Thanks to all, Shari in Ohio

I am attempting to locate a record of the War of 1812 service for my great, great grandfather, Andrew Pendleton Friend (ca. 1779/80 - 13 May 1865). He was born probably in Pendleton County, (W)VA and died in Braxton Co., WV. His wife was Elizabeth (surname could be Harris or Frame), and they were married ca. 1798. Her dates are ca. 1783/84 -10 May 1879, Braxton Co., WV. John Davison Sutton in "History of Braxton County and Central WV" says that APF served in the War of 1812 and was sent to Norfolk (VA), but I have been unable to document this. I am assuming that he served with a unit from Pendleton County, Randolph County or from central WV. An inquiry to NARA came back negative. I researched at the Library of Virginia and could not find his service. I sent an e-mail query to Ft. Norfolk in Norfolk, Va., but my e-mail has not been answered. I contacted the War of 1812 Society located closest to me, but they only told me to look at LVA and would not offer any specific assistance. I copied the pages for the most likely units from "A Guide to Virginia Militia Units in the War of 1812" by Stuart Lee Butler and am trying to find data about them on the Internet. I have not yet checked at NARA for a pension record for his widow. I can use all suggestions/ideas anyone can give. Linda

I don't know the specifics of the U.S. Army in 1812, but in The British Army, the L.I. Regiments (there were several) recruited a different stature of soldier; they carried less equipment; and were expected to be faster on the march. Conventional infantry marched at 120 paces per minute; L.I. marched at 140 paces per minute. In the era of manoevre, before railways, the extra speed must have been a significant factor in the Generals' thinking. In heraldic terms, the badges of the L.I. regiments usually feature a bugle. I don't know why. I don't know if L.I. regiments differed in numerical strength from conventional infantry; nor if their organization into companies, etc. differed. Peter THOMAS Darwin, AUSTRALIA <pmthomas@bigpond.com> -----Original Message----- From: Mark S. Painter [mailto:bender@advntr.com] Sent: Tuesday, 31 January 2006 1:24 PM To: WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Light Infantry Hi, Can anyone tell me the difference between regular infantry and light infantry during the War of 1812. As far as I can see it may only be the size of the regiment? I have been studying the 22nd US Infantry which is often noted in the newspapers as a "light infantry Regiment" where others are noted as the "25th Infantry Regiment" Thank you, Mark

Hi, Can anyone tell me the difference between regular infantry and light infantry during the War of 1812. As far as I can see it may only be the size of the regiment? I have been studying the 22nd US Infantry which is often noted in the newspapers as a "light infantry Regiment" where others are noted as the "25th Infantry Regiment" Thank you, Mark

I am trying to establish whether my gggg grandfather, John FERGUSON was a second Lietenant in the 104th Regiment during the War of 1812. I know that he settled in Perth, Ontario round about 1815 and that he came, originally, from Strachur near Balqhidder in Scotland. In later life he set up a distillary in Perth making a whisky called Craigdarroch and, indeed, went under the name John Ferguson of Craigdarroch. When he first arrived in Perth he was married to Elizabeth McIntyre but she died in 1824 and he subsequently married Helen Buchanan, daughter of the Rev George Buchanan. Does anyone on the list have any information about the 104th that might help me determine how likely it is that someone from the highlands of Scotland might, indeed, have been part of this military unit at that time. All the best, John Anstey Annan Scotland

The military and pension files I have accessed from the National Archives had nothing about the names of parents. The Civil War files had date and place of birth - the wars before the Mexican War did not for those I have researched. My War of 1812 ancestor, Abner Gaddis, died before pensions were available. His widow applied and her application is a treasure trove of data, for she had prove not only his service - but their marriage as well. I have not been able to find a civil record of the marriage, but since the US Government accepted it as proof, it is acceptable for genealogical organizations. If memory serves, Maine was not admitted into the Union until 1820. Before that it was part of Massachusetts. You might try: 'Records of the Massachusetts Volunteer Militia During the War of 1812-14', Adjutant General's Office, 1913. Several men were in more than one regiment, especially as many of the enlistments were short. You might see if your ancestor or his widow applied for a pension. My experience is that military files and pension files are separate. The military files for the War of 1812 have little information and sometimes has only what was taken from the roster. I have had good success with regimental information from county histories for the War of 1812, you might look for one published in the 1880's or 1890's where your ancestor enlisted and / or lived. Scott Baker -----Original Message----- From: Kevin King [mailto:kevinking@adelphia.net] Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 11:33 AM To: WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [WARof1812] Genealogical information on military records? Hello, I have not researched military records before and was hoping someone on this list may be able to tell me if it is worth pursuing with regard to a particular individual I am looking for. One of my ancestors, an Isaac Watts GRANT, I have no information on his parents. I know when he died, I know his wife and children so I am not sure what additional genealogical information may be available in any pension files? What I do know, is the following entry from the book, "Three Centuries of Freeport, Maine", where it talks about the war of 1812. It lists solders from Freeport who joined the war and states, "Captain E Brewer's Company, Under Lieutenant-Colonel J.E. Foxcroft's Regiment, From September 10 to 24, 1814, Raised at Freeport Service at Portland" And goes on to list my ancestor as a private "Watts Grant" (note: sometimes he listed his name as 'Watts Grant' other times "Isaac Watts Grant' on census and marriage records). Then on Ancestry.com in their war of 1812 service record index: Name: WATTS GRANT Company: FOXCROFT'S REG'T MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA. Rank - Induction: PRIVATE Rank - Discharge: PRIVATE Roll Box: 84 Roll Exct: 602 Which I am going to assume refers to the same person. There is also two entries for a "Watts Grant" under "COL. MCCOBB'S REG'T U.S. VOLUNTEERS.". While 'GRANT' certainly is a common name, I don't believe 'Watts' is common for a first name. Is it possible he also was with McCobb? What my major question is, is I do not know what I may find if I order copies of any records from the National Archives. I only have an estimate of a year of birth for him now (1795), and no parents. He would have been just about 18/19 when he joined and I would assume that when one joined the army there was an entry for "next of kin" or some name to notify in case the solider is killed? And I would assume it would probably be a relative, a parent since he was not married yet? I know getting the record is the only way to find out. But I was wondering if anyone here has experience with finding this sort of information and is there one type of record I should request v. a different type? Any suggestions?? I've done allot of genealogy research, just never tapped into military records yet... thanks, -Kevin King ==== WARof1812 Mailing List ==== WATCH YOUR SUBJECT LINES Some members delete list mail based solely upon a subject you've gave your message. BE SURE TO GIVE THEM REALLY GOOD ONES OK ============================== Find your ancestors in the Birth, Marriage and Death Records. New content added every business day. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13964/rd.ashx

Hello, I have not researched military records before and was hoping someone on this list may be able to tell me if it is worth pursuing with regard to a particular individual I am looking for. One of my ancestors, an Isaac Watts GRANT, I have no information on his parents. I know when he died, I know his wife and children so I am not sure what additional genealogical information may be available in any pension files? What I do know, is the following entry from the book, "Three Centuries of Freeport, Maine", where it talks about the war of 1812. It lists solders from Freeport who joined the war and states, "Captain E Brewer's Company, Under Lieutenant-Colonel J.E. Foxcroft's Regiment, From September 10 to 24, 1814, Raised at Freeport Service at Portland" And goes on to list my ancestor as a private "Watts Grant" (note: sometimes he listed his name as 'Watts Grant' other times "Isaac Watts Grant' on census and marriage records). Then on Ancestry.com in their war of 1812 service record index: Name: WATTS GRANT Company: FOXCROFT'S REG'T MASSACHUSETTS MILITIA. Rank - Induction: PRIVATE Rank - Discharge: PRIVATE Roll Box: 84 Roll Exct: 602 Which I am going to assume refers to the same person. There is also two entries for a "Watts Grant" under "COL. MCCOBB'S REG'T U.S. VOLUNTEERS.". While 'GRANT' certainly is a common name, I don't believe 'Watts' is common for a first name. Is it possible he also was with McCobb? What my major question is, is I do not know what I may find if I order copies of any records from the National Archives. I only have an estimate of a year of birth for him now (1795), and no parents. He would have been just about 18/19 when he joined and I would assume that when one joined the army there was an entry for "next of kin" or some name to notify in case the solider is killed? And I would assume it would probably be a relative, a parent since he was not married yet? I know getting the record is the only way to find out. But I was wondering if anyone here has experience with finding this sort of information and is there one type of record I should request v. a different type? Any suggestions?? I've done allot of genealogy research, just never tapped into military records yet... thanks, -Kevin King

Hello, I am new to this list. Can someone tell me if there is a site online that has the soldiers of the War of 1812 listed? I am interested in the name CHEEK. Thank you for your help. Stephanie in Oregon

Sorry for duplicate posts but am sending this out to the counties involved and/or mentioned in notes. Looking for bites. Anything on ANY of these people below however small is appreciated. Clues lurk everywhere. I am interested in confirming or eliminating the following: William Wilson b. 21 Aug. 1745 Kennett Sq. Chester Co. PA wife unknown...... could be possibly Lucy or Jane...... just a stab in the dark based on some naming patterns. Possible/probable sons: William R. Wilson b. 29 Jun 1765 d. 17 Dec. 1794 (probably Loudoun Co. Virginia) m. 26 Mar 1790 to Jane King b. abt. 1768 d. 10 Dec. 1843 White Co. IL. Children were John Knox Wilson and Judge William Wilson, IL Sup. Ct. Justice. Born Loudoun Co. Va. Judge Wilson did his apprenticeship under the Hon. John Cook who ranked high as a lawyer at the bar of Virginia and who served his country with honor and distinction abroad as Minister to the Court of France. In 1812 Mr. Wilson was a commanding officer under General Jackson at New Orleans Jane Kings parents were Mary Kearney and Phillip King. Mary had brother James Kearney. They were related to Gen. Phillip Kearney. The earliest document found for him is dated 20 Jun. 1795, Martinsburg, W.Va. Court Records [Berkeley County]: "A[dministration?] of the estate of William WILSON Jr. [sic] dec'd granted to Jane WILSON his widow and James KERNEY, they having complied with the law. (James KERNEY was a br[other] of m[other] of Jane KING WILSON. Her f[ather] Philip KING mar. Aug. 19, 1766 Mary KERNEY.) [Chinn Book, p. 251] John Wilson b. abt. 1772 m. Elizabeth Travers Chinn they lived in Loudoun Co. Va. their children went to Union Co. KY and White Co. IL. This is my family that I'm trying to connect to the rest of the Wilsons herein. Jacob Wilson b. 16 Jun 1774 Chester Co. PA d. 18 Apr. 1843 White Co. IL m. 7 Feb 1801 Martinsburg Va/WV to Margaret King (sister of above Jane King) b. 27 May 1771 Union Co. PA d. 2 Nov. 1854 White Co. IL Jacob was at Harper's Ferry in 1798 and served at the White House in the War of 1812 under Col. William Washington. Jacob's father fought in the REv'n war and was wounded at Paoli and captured. There should be a brother of Jacob named Silas that fought at Brandywine he may have died as there is no Silas mentioned in a letter I have that does mention all three of these boys and their wives. In 1811 Jacob and Margaret were living in Prince Wn Co. Va near Bull Run as that is where son John M. Wilson was born. (his son) In 1824 they moved from PWC to Jefferson Co. va. (W.Va.) and in October 1828 they moved to Illinois reaching White Co. in December of the same year, where they passed the winter at the home of a cousin Justice William Wilson who married Mary Davidson. White Co. Probate Journal Vol. B. 1822-1844 page 165 has the following: William K. Wilson Administrator: William H. Davidson 9 Nov. 1836 Settle Distribution: Jacob & Margaret Wilson $50.78; Heirs of Eliza Boyd, Dec'd, John M. Wilson, James L. Wilson, Oliver H.P. Wilson, R. Adaline Wilson, Mary Shelby, Jane Wilson $25.35. Jacob's daughter Mary m. William B. Shelby of Indiana related to from Gen. Isaac Shelby THANKS one and all. Janean ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandra Ferguson" <ferg@ntelos.net> To: <PA-OLD-CHESTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 7:44 PM Subject: [PaOldC] new genweb submissions > It's getting pretty durn dull around here, so hopefully our new members > will post their families and what they hope to discover....always good to > have new data and discussions. > > Sandra > > > http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/chester/cemeteries/greenmount.txt > http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/chester/cemeteries/greenmount1.txt > http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/chester/cemeteries/greatvalleyp.txt > http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/chester/cemeteries/keltoncc.txt > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.19/231 - Release Date: 1/16/2006 > > > ==== PA-OLD-CHESTER Mailing List ==== > Unsubscribing.... To leave PA-old-chester-l, send mail to > PA-old-chester-l-request@rootsweb.com with the single word unsubscribe in the message or subject slot. > > > NO VIRUS WARNINGS - if you are concerned contact me PERSONALLY ferg@ntelos.net > > please visit the Chester Co rootsweb site...it is full of area photos, helpful URLs and lots of county information > http://www.pa-roots.com/~chester/ > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >