"Virginia in the Revolution", John H. Gwathney, Dietz Press, Richmond, VA, pg 819. Whaley, James, Jr. Loudoun Militia, rec. as 2nd Lieut., March 1778-Oct 1779. "Gleanings of Virginia History", Wm. Fletcher Boogher, Baltimore, 1965, pg 218: "The following list of militia officers were recommended by the Gentlemen Justices of the County Court for Loudoun County, Virginia to the Governor for appointment from March, 1778 to December, 1882. Abstract from Court Order Book G, pgs 517-522. Persons recommended with rank: March 1778: James Whaley, Jr., 2nd Lieutenant." "Virginia Grants," Jilson, pg 133: James Whaley: 487 1/2 acres, Bk 5, Pg 215, Surveyed: 20 Mar 1784, County: Fayette, Waters Course: between Small Mt. Creek & Upper Salt Springs on Licking Creek. Wm. Whaley: 295 acres, Bk 11, pg 562, Surveyed: 29 Jan 1784, County: Fayette, Waters Course: on Hinkston's Fork. This description of Whaley lands in Kentucky also found in: "The Kentucky Land Grants," pg 133, published 1925, and Va State Land Office, Fayette Co, KY Patents - 1782, Book O, pg. 500, 10 May 1785. Fayette co. Ky Patents begin 1782, pg 500, Book O, 10 May 1785, James Whaley: 487 1/2 acres Between Small Mountain creek and the upper Salt Spring on Licking Creek. NOTE: I have not ever located an application from Lettice or any of James' heirs for pension funds. C. Carolyn Whaley Vosburg Houston, TX