In a message dated 2/25/2000 6:24:57 PM Mountain Standard Time, notnancy@worldnet.att.net writes: << Men who served and their widows were entitled to a pension from what I understand, but they had to apply and have proof of service. (My ancestor gave a written statement in court for his proof of service). Not everyone who served applied for pensions. I also think the pension act might not of went into effect until about 1830's, but don't quote me on that. >> There were different levels of pensions...depending on the request. Death, of course, was the first one. Then in later years, regular army guys.... Last in the 1830s, nearly everyone, ie militia members who served only occasionally, were allowed to apply. However, by that time, many were dead.