Well I think the dues keeps the Library in Washington going - which I have never gone but have used it online. It is a wonderful place I hear.

http://dunhamwilcox.net/ny/0-ny_rev_war_index.htm

This link takes you to my transcription of "New York in the Revolution as Colony and State."

I descend from Rev. War guys: David Edson (doubtful), Elizur Loveland, Gershom Richmond, Caleb Brown Jun., Ebenezer Thomas, Barrett Phelps, James Jackson.

Hello, could use help in researching Mathew and Soloman Massengill's participation in Revolutionay War. Thank you

Ditto on Bob's offer minus the DAR- I've had issues approaching the DAR when I tried to bring women to them (experience- 2). I have 2 accepted Patriot Ancestors, 2 in the works, 22 relatives or more. On the Loyalist side, I have 3 relatives (1 ancestor). Unfortunately, the AmRev groups like the Civil War groups concentrate in specific geographical areas. Mine were PA Dutch/German (Patriot) & descendants of English or Dutch & Palatines to NY in 1708 at Queen Anne's expense (Loyalists). Surnames Rex, Holder, Silvius.

I have been is DAR for about 4 years now. My patriot is Enos Gary. I've been able to find the document that both he and his brother are listed on when they joined up. Based on this document it appears he fought in the Battle of Long Island. I have just been elected Registrar and Genealogis for my chapter in the State of Washington. I have a couple other ancestors who could be patriots but haven't submitted them.

my 8th great grandfather was in revolutionary war his name is Johann Gelnett

I'm researching for documentation on the line to Francis Berry and Sarah "Sallie" Sharp, my ggg grandparents. They and her parents, children, neighbors, +, were prisoners of Martin's station (by Ruddles Station0, taken to Canada, with ~~300 others, by British Captain Byrd, et al, in ~~ 1780, and released 3 yrs later. per local DAR friends, no one of their descendants have become DAR members, tho Sarah Sharp Berry's descendants are well documented on Rootsweb. If anyone can help it'd be wonderful. Any more cousins out there?

Also, Linda Craig- a cousin on the Helm side, et all, are researching the connection to patriot Thomas Helm. Anyone else working on that line?

Philip Phelps, my GGGG grandfather, was said to have been a Ranger Scout serving under a Captain Moss during the Revolution. He lived in Blandford, MA, and married Capt. Moss' daughter Catherine about 1777. There are many living descendants of Philip, but none have been able to verify this, or who Capt. Moss was.

I believe my ancestor was in the militia in Lancaster PA. I have no proof though. I have found a Morgan Shee on a muster roll of Captain Jasper Yeate's company of militia of Colonel Mathias Slough Battalion Of Associators- Lancaster County, destined for the camp in the Jerseys, Sept. 9, 1776. It is in the Pennsylvania Archive 5th series Vol.VII Seventh Battalion Lancaster County Militia pg. 631. He usually went by Marcus, Marc, Mark Shee but I have been told by another person researching the family that he was listed as Morgan when he immigrated from Ireland in 1746. I have not seen those records however. I do know that I have not been able to turn up any Morgan Shee in Lancaster County during that time. I also found a reference to a Marck Shii who signed the Oath of Allegiance 6 Nov. 1778 with other members of the militia and associated battalions. This was in the PA archives 2nd series vol.13 pg 444 for Lancaster. I have not found any pension records. He died in 1787 so there probably are not any. I have no idea how to go about finding information especially since I am across the country from Pennsylvania. If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it.

Greetings everybody! I have three Revolutionary War Ancestors in my background so far. David Levy, Sr. who was in Captain George P Keeport's Company of the First German Battalion Continental commanded by Col Nicholas Husacker. His son Jacob was a drummer boy with the same group. David Sr is one of my 6th Great Grandfathers. Another 6th Great Grandfather is Peter Mantz Sr, who was one of George Washington's aide d camps. He was also Barbara Fritchie's brother in law.

I have considered joining the DAR, but I am interested in some stories I have heard and would like to find out if it is myth or fact. At one time I talked to a DAR officer here and was told it was a certain amount to join. The documents were sent to Washington DC and its a chance whether its approved or declined. Then following this it is a yearly membership fee. That was a few years ago, I have heard now that the cost is per relative in line at the rate of $100 per person. That is steep for me. I have also heard if a person has joined under a certain patriot you only have to prove back to that patriot. Is this true and where would one find out if anyone in your lines has been established? Is there a website or a book containing this information? These questions will influence my decision. Thank you for helping me get this straight

Sandy,
First of all I would recommend that you find your local chapter of DAR. There is a lot to DAR that you should understand before you decide to become a member. Why do you want to join DAR? Dar promotes Patriotism and American History. At a chapter meeting people provide mini-reports on the constitutioin, the flag, indians, etc. We do things to support our troops overseas and veterans. Some chapters support their own museums. And then there's the national museum. I'll tray to answer your questions. Yes, it does cost $100 or so to join. If you attend your local chapter, they have a registrar and genealogist to help you with your paperwork. If they do their job well, you shouldn't be denied. So you need to prove each generation all the way back to your patriot. A few generations back in my line there was another member that I am tied to. If my niece should want to join, she would provide her birth certificate, her Dad's birth certificate and then she can tie to my membership. A cousin can also tie to my membership. Again, your local chapter should help you with anything you need in your application. They have access to that information. I have just assumed the responsibility of Registrar and genealogit for my chapter (well, not quite but will get everything turned over to me before September). The current Registrar has worked very hard to get potential members proven. When I joined, the Registrar of that chapter spent a lot of time helping me become a member. We in DAR really try hard to help those who want to join. Chapters do have different personalities. I joined a chapter in Oregon that was quite formal, but transferred to one in Washington (due to a move) that is quite informal. I hope this helps.

I've found variation in the SAR & some in the DAR problematic. We should be welcoming regardless of where one is and should have a positive image to all such that social and political differences don't turn people away. I'm 26 & kind of drifted in my fit also. I'm not sure how to address this.

I believe that we don't have pay what our ancestors may have done or been. We can't change history, but we can change attitudes. We want to find our Revolutionary Ancestors, even if we don't join the DAR or SAR. We can be proud of them even if we don't apply for membership in DAR, SAR, etc. We all should be friends and fellow researchers. I think we are here to work together. That's why I put my name on the list.

I think the idea of joining SAR or DAR (at least for me) is a cultural one rather than a social one. This is our unique American culture, whether you join of not so I really don't think joining is important. With my Revolutionary ancestors I've had a better understanding of the War. The last two years in DAR I was the Constitution Committee Chair. That means that I promoted Constitution Week. Did you know that more people celebrate Patriot's Day (9/11) than Constitution Week (not to take anything away from Patriot's Day. Most children don't know about the Constitution. How many of you have read the Constitution all the way through? Our ancestor who fought in the War built this document a new and unique way of governing a country. Anyway, DAR supports the culture of American similar to Sons of Norway, or any other cultural group in the United States. Ok, now off of my soap box.

Does anyone have information on the father of Peter Bollinger Jr. who was born 25 Mar 1791 in Carter Co. Tenn. He d. 29 Mar 1897 in Milam Co. Tex. He married ca 1815, Catherine Haynes, daughter of Joshua Hayners and Elizabeth Scott. Both Peter Bollinger Jr and his wife is buried at Marlow Cemetery in Milam Co. Texas. His father was Peter Bollinger Sr. We have found some references about Henry Bollinger who had a son Peter. But have been unable to document this. DAR has denied Henry Bollinger because it cannot be proven that Henry gave help to the Patriots of American freedom. It is possible that Peter Sr. is the father of our Peter Jr. Would appreciate any information you have on this family.

I found this on GenForum at genealogy.com.

Peter Bollinger Sr. b 28 Apr 1761 near Mertztown, Berks Co. PA, was son of Heinrich (Henry) Bollinger and Elisabeth Wohlraber. Heinrich & family to NC. His will dated 1774 proven 1777 Rowan Co. NC. Peter Bollinger Sr. rec'd 250 acres on Howard's Creek that would later become Lincoln Co. NC. On 25 Oct. 1786, Peter rec'd a land grant in Washington Co. TN., 250 acres of land on the north side of Roans Creek. In 1791 he sold his holdings in NC. His chldren: Basay b c. 1787 md Thomas Elliott: Henry b c 1788 NC d 1845 Camden Co. MO. Jacob b c 1789 m Sarah Moreland; Nancy b c 1790 m Jacob Cable; Peter Jr. (our ancestor) b 25 1791 Washington Co. TN md Catherine Haynes. This family to Ala. When they were in their 70's went to Milam Co. Texas, where several of their children had gone. Both Peter Jr. and Catherine his wife are buried at the Marlow Cemetery in Milam Co.; Sarah Haynes b c 179? md John Cable; David b 1802 TN d 1882 Camden Co. MO; Jospeh b c 1804 (no further info). We do not know where Peter Bollinger Sr. died.
Perhaps this will help.

I hope this helps

Thank you very much, I will send for Henry/ Henrich Bollinger's will. Does any one know if there is a way to prove that Henry did help the American Patriots?

Will assist anyone who needs help in researching their RW Patriot who is buried in Washington County, Ohio. Many soldiers settled & died there when the Northwest Territory was founded.

I would like to share something exciting I found yesterday. I was searching footnote.com and found 52 pages of documentation on the Revolutionary War and my Patriot. One specific document was 8 hand-written pages of his Deposition for Pension from serving in the War. It starts with where he was born, where he lived, how he enlisted, and then went on to tell a little about the battle he participated in. It also lists all the officers he served under. Included were witnesses of his character, one by the pastor of his church. I'm in the processs of trying to transcribe it to Word. There are some words I can't figure out, but I'm not really missing much.

You all might want to check this resource for your Patriot.
Trudy

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Thank you Trudy. I have researched the Bollinger Family for thirty years and been unable to find Peter Bollinger's death place or date. I am a descendant through Peter Bollinger Jr. who married Catherine Haynes. I live in Texas and have been to see their graves. Theirs was the first tombstones that I had found in my entire search that had given where they came from. Every thing I read says that Peter Sr. father Heirrich/Henry Bollinger was killed by the Tories. DAR will not accept that as serving the patriots. They say that is not a true story. Does anyone know how I can prove that story? The posting you found was either posted by me or my third cousin Kathie Schwend. Thank you very much.

I just read Trudy Doolittle's comment on finding her Rev. War ancestor. I had the same discovery the 1st time I went to the National Archives to do research. I was able to go from there to become a DAR member, using this info and proving my relationship to my 3rd great grandfather ADAM HOUSE.

Does anyone in this group know how to copy a comment from this site? I would like to make a copy of the data Trudy Doolittle posted on my Bollingers.

Clovis, highlight it and click on the control button and the c button at the same time. then use Control and the v button to paste it wherever you need it.

My 4th great grandfather,Captain James McClure from Chester County,Pennsylvania,was taken prisoner and kept on the British prison ship Jersey. The Battle of Brandywine was fought in his father's front yard...literally according to a cousin I met online,Michael McClure, who was descended from James's brother Benjamin McClure who was also a Revolutionary War soldier.

I am fortunate that several members of my Mothers family had already researched her ancestors and noted that they were quite prominent in early American History. One signed the Declaration of Independence, and was a member of the Continental Congress, several fought in the revolution, one being Gen. James Moore. I am also related through marriage to Betsy Ross.
My direct relatives are Joseph Asbell, who married Dorothy Ross, sister of George Ross who signed the Delclaration, and aunt-in -law to Betsy Ross. Jospeh Asbell's mother was Elizabeth "Betsy" Moore, daughter of Brig. Gen. James Moore, who was Commander in Chief of the Southern Armies, until he died of the fever on his way to meet up with Gen. Washington. Both Joseph and William Asbell served in the war also.
I have never joined considered joing DAR, but recently have been thinking about it just for the sake of my children and grandchildren. Feel most of these ancestors have probably already been documented with DAR, so how would I go about it?

Betty,

Why did you never consider joining the DAR? I think that there are a few reasons why eligible individuals do not join the SAR, SR, or DAR, and these need to be addressed. Joining for the sake of children and grandchildren raises a positive and negative note (easier for them, lack of enthusiasm). I have approached the DAR on others' behalves, but have run into resistance, so I should probably not provide advice. I descend from Pennsylvania German militia members (and their relatives in the militia) and a sister of Samuel Rhoads, a member of the First Continental Congress who could have signed the Declaration of Independence. He was kind of on the fence about independence and his being mayor of Philadelphia at the time was seen as a conflict of interest. I also have Loyalist relatives. All of these people are related to 1 great-grandmother of mine.

I am also related, through marriage, to the Lee Family. My nineth great granduncle Nathaniel West married Martha Woodword Macon, who is the widow of Orlando Jones. Martha Macon and Orlando Jones are the great grandparents of Martha Dandridge Washington. Through the daughter Unity West who married Capt. William Dandridge we get into the Dandridges only to make an about face and have another Dandridge family member marry a West again. Also I found on the Macon side that my great aunt, who is a Macon, is the direct descendant of Martha Macon and Orlando Jones. So I am related to her in two ways. She is a cousin and an aunt. So what does that make her children? Could they be my cousins twice? Now that is confusion.

I joined the DAR by submitting all my info that I had collected documenting the relationship of each generation from 1763 until the date that I was born in 1938. If you are interested, I would suggest you contact a DAR chapter near you, and they would be very happy to assist you. If you have info on your ancestors, names, dates, etc. the DAR would be able to tell you if they have already been proven. If so, you would have to prove each generation back from yourself to your Rev. War ancestor. Hope this helps.

I want you to know that I appreciate all of the help everyone has given me so far. Trudy Dolittle finally got the Bollinger document to me. She went to a lot of trouble to do this. Hopefully someday I will be more fluent in computers. Thank you to all

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Researching info for John BONNELL [1757(?) - 1845] , Rev War Soldier,
died in Erie Co, PA.

I have a Comparison Spreadsheet on 5 John Bonnell's who were Rev Soldiers at
http://www.kbsb.com/bonnelltree/john-compare.htm

My line is with John's son George and his son Thomas,
but am after sources for PROOF... (as always!)

Have you tried Footnote.com. This website site gets its documents from the National Archives.

Would one of the DAR members be willing to do a lookup for me? I've almost completed my application worksheet, but I'm still looking for proof for one piece of data. My patriot is Thomas Hemphill, who served in NC, and was married to Mary Ann Mackie. The line I'm applying through is his son, Thomas McEntire Hemphill and his second wife, Margaret. I'm looking for proof that Margaret's maiden name was also Hemphill (I have only anecdotal evidence). I sent a request to National a month ago, but haven't heard back.

Thanks!

This might be what your looking for Tonia. This came off the DAR website.
3.
The Said Sarah Melinda Hemphill was the child of
Search

Thomas McEntire Hemphill born on 9 - Jul - 1796 at _______________

died at _______________ on 8 - Aug - 1874 and his ( 2nd ) wife

Margaret H Dysart born on 30 - Oct - 1799 at _______________

died at _______________ on 16 - May - 1862 married on (c) - - 1830

From what I can tell that several people have gone in though his son Thomas.

Let me know if this helps you out..

Tonia
There is something else I just discover on your Patriot. This is off the membership area of the DAR. Right above your Patriot Name is a NOTE in BIG RED LETTERS
Notice:
FUTURE APPLICANTS MUST PROVE LINEAGE OF CHILD.
Im sure there are some ladies who are registers can explain what this means too allright.
patsy

Thanks Patsy. Margaret was married to a Dsyart, prior to marrying Thomas, so this reference to Margaret H. Dysart is accurate. I have transcripts of family bible records, so I think I'm good as far as proving lineage. I appreciate your looking this up.

Im so glad U can prove it sweetie. Is that all you needed to get into the DAR. Im so glad that I was able to help you out

There is a site containing State books on all members of the Rev War units. If they didnt get a pension or landgrant they maybe found here. The site is: .http://www.evendon.net/PGHLookups/MilitaryM.htm

I need help in confirming that HENRY WINBORN (WINBORNE) and JOHN WINBORNE (WINBORN). I believe both were from North Carolina. Thank you in advance for your efforts.

Sandy thank you for the website you posted. I read about the battles in VA. I have three relatives in the Battle of Kings Mt. They were the Kilgore's. It was interesting learning where the Battle of King's Mt. fit in.

Hi - where can I get a DAR application and how do I find out about local chapters in my area?

go to www.dar.org and you can locate chapters in your area. Contact them and they will help you obtain and application.

I have several ancestors who fought in the Revolution. I'm new to GenealogyWise and I will join in the discussions soon.

Thomas Price b. ca 1769, obtained state land grant for 213 acres in Barnwell, (present Aiken) Co., SC. Many of my relatives have joined DAR under Thomas using a military record AA 6122, showing 477 days of service under Capt. Moses Wood 1780 and 1781, in 96 District Regiment. This regiment fought within miles of the above land grant. Moses Wood enlisted in Greenville, SC. I do not know the parents of Thomas and I do not know where he enlisted. I do have a Wood line. The ggd of Thomas m. Richard Wood 19 Jul 1865 Angelina Co., TX, s/o James P. Wood, b. cira 1815, GA. On the 1850 Angelina Co., TX, census, Thomas is in the household with a possible son, Elijah Price. Any help would be greatly appreciated because I have hit many road blocks in attempts to find tax, will, probate, Church, etc. records from SC.

Judith,

I am making a copy of this info. I am going to Baton Rouge for a few days. My cousin has done a lot of research in that area. Maybe she can help us find out where to look. I would bet there are records somewhere there that may help.

Keep your fingers crossed.

Cheryl( your sisters buddy)

Have you tried the genealogy search on this page? Another search you might be able to make is on Google Books.

Thank you both. I will try the searches and Cheryl, you are a Godsend. Hope you have a safe and successful trip.