Amy, Abraham Hesser was a Corporal in Lieut. Colonel Jeremiah Shappell's 1st Regiment Pennsylvania Militia. He apparently has two CMSR files in the Archives; Abraham Hesser, roll box 98 - roll record 1102; Abram Hesser, 98 -1103. The Captains in this Regiment were; Thomas Buchanan, Jonathon Jones, JacobMarshall, George Marx, John Mauger, George Ritter, Henry Willoz(x?) George Ziebler. If you locate where Col. Shappell and these Captains are from in Penn., you will likely find further history on this Regiment and its participants, in the County history, or at the genealogical society. In order to know what part your ancestor may have played you should obtain his CMSR files, for further information. Patrick ----- Original Message ----- From: "Amy" <wullen@cfl.rr.com> To: <WARof1812-L@rootsweb.com> Subject: PA & Shappell Hi, My ancestor Abraham Hesser is listed as participating in the War of 1812 under a Shappell's unit. He was from Pennsylvania. Any ideas how I would go about finding information on this unit & where they were, what they did, etc. I've tried to search this Shappell name in relation to the war, but nothing comes up. Any advice or suggestion is most appreciated. Thank you for your time Amy DeMeo