In a letter written to a D.S.Young from Calvin Washburn: Luther Washburn was born in the town of Deerfield, Ma in the year 1757 Mar 25. He was bound as apprentice To a Mr. Allen, farmer of that town, in his early boyhoof with whom he stayed several years. Becoming disatisfied from hardships which he endured and not receiving any school advantages as designated in the bond, he absconded and went to Pa Then he engaged with a Quaker farmer whom he served with fidelity several years and therefore imbibed many of the Quaker tenets and doctrines to which he held until his death. At of near the commencement of the Revolutionary War he enlisted in the Continental Army. Subsequently he was detailed to drive General Lee's baggage-wagons and continued to do so until the battle of Monmouth. (General Lee was suspended) misconduct on the battlefield and those of his military family were discharged and Luther Washburn returned to his home in Ma. At quite an early period of life he married Sarah Spinning of Guilford, who was born at that place Feb 4th, 1761. Soon after marriage they removed to Bennington Vt. where they resided a number of years. From thence they moved to Saratoga. The letter then goes on to discribe their trip and life after.. Probably the reason they were warned out was his views on the Quaker religion??? I hope this gives someone an idea out there.. I am going to be gone for a few weeks so if anyone does make some headway please look for me on the internet when I return Thanks Dixie (I"M leaving Sunday morning)