American Revolutionary War Ancestors

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Find out about your ancestor in the American Revolution. Members will assist each other with researching American Revolutionary War ancestors.

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Monica Johnson

I am new to this group and a prospective member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). I just sent in my application after many months of research. My 5th great grandfather was Andrew Little, a fifer in the Rev War in Pennsylvania. I am also trying to prove his daughter's father-in-law, Patrick Heagen, as part of my line. Patrick and his son Henry's connection is all I am missing. If any of you have a chance to apply for the DAR, I suggest you do it. Our branch, anyway, is full of good woman to be around and we do great things.

Mar 10, 2014
Johnny Ray Thigpen

My 5th great grandfather (on my grandfathers side) was John Thigpen, a Major in the Revolutionary War. He was wounded at the battle for Charleston and would later die on a British POW ship in Charleston Harbor.
John was also/is my 4th great grandfather on my grandmothers side. My grandfather, George Benjamin Thigpen, married Alma Thigpen. They both share the same great/great great grandfather, Amos G Thigpen.
Amos G Thigpen's father, Joseph Joshua Thigpen Sr also fought in the Revolutionary War. Joseph Joshua was the son of John Thigpen. I had 2 great grandfather's that fought in the War. A father and son. The father died at Charlston.
Confused yet?
Joseph Joshua Sr

Dec 28, 2014
LaRose Seltzer

While I have been working on my family tree for decades, I am just beginning my research into any ancestors that might have been in the Revolutionary War. Surnames include (but might have more) Rogers, Bethea, West, Bonham, Bennington, Tallifarro. Any information to guide me to a starting point would be most appreciated.

Jul 17, 2021