Barbara & John Greetings That is exactly my point. This is the first PRIMARY source I have seen that supports the family stories that Luther was in Bennington, VT. As John mentioned this usually occurred when families first showed up in town and the town had reason to believe they might be come a detriment. You could probably place their arrival in Bennington within the year before they were warned out. Since Luther NEVER shows up in the vote of the town, the positions assigned, on a list of freeman, etc. shows that though he was in the town (i.e. children born in VT) He didn't participate much in town establishment As to the Quaker religion, he may well have stayed for a time with a Quaker family, but there is no proof of that. He doesn't appear to have attended meetings anywhere (Henshaw books, etc.) As to the war record. He served for 4 years, He was barely 18 when he enlisted, he couldn't wait to get into battle. I would want to see further evidence before I would say he had Quaker leanings I have enjoyed the discussion, hopefully further information may come to light. Susan Bingler Fairfax, VA