You might check to see if this person was captured and interred as a prisoner of war. This happened to a relative of mine during the Civil War - reported by his unit as missing for a few months - finally found to be then currently residing in one of the castles of Libby. Back to the Revolutionary War - I remember reading that, units which started out as state militia and formed for the purpose of defending a particular state, at times resented being nationalized and had a tendency to 'lose' officers and men, alike, who just didn't show up. Janice If a man was repeatedly fined for not reporting for duty in the Revolutionary War is that enough proof that he did NOT serve in this war? **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001) To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html