On 2 Oct 2006 at 15:28, Judy Lock wrote: > Thanks, Paula! Would there be a document stating that my ancestor > "faithfully performed his duty"? Presumably there was and presumably it was produced as part of the bounty land warrant application in order for him to receive his 320 acres, but more than likely it was not surrendered by the soldier and remained in his possession. The army would not have kept a copy. -- Paula Wiegand Genealogy Quest www.Genealogy-Quest.com