Okay, you guys.. I need to pick your brains.. What do you know about Land Records? I found one online and it says... "KNOW YE that in pursuance of the Acts of Congress appropriating and granting land to the late Army of the United States passed on and since the sixth day of May, 1812, MARY STICE DAUGHTER & THE OTHER HEIRS AT LAW OF SOLOMON NETTLES DECEASED, having deposited in the General land office a warrant in THEIR favor, numbered 23259 there is granted unto the paid MARY STICE daughter & other heirs at law of Sol. Nettles late a Private in Ramsey Compay of the first Regiment of Riflemen a certain tract of land containing One hundred Sixty acres being......." [describes where] NOW, I take it that this land was given to Solomon NETTLES for his army service? Does this mean that he died in the war? OR does this mean that he got the land, and then died, and the heirs are taking the land? Who knows about this? Lanita Sconce Miller Wichita, KS For information on my families, check out my website: www.lanitasloft.com Am I the only person up my tree... sure seems like it.