#52Ancestors: Week 21 – Revolutionary War Private, Michael Roll

This is week 21 of the 2015 #52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks Challenge where a group of u52ancestors-2015 Images blog about a different ancestor for each week of the year.  To learn more about the 52 Ancestor Challenge visit Amy Johnson’s site at Amy’s website.

Yes, I am two posts behind. This post is in remembrance of those who have served in military service. My fourth great grandfather, Michael Roll, served in the Revolutionary War,  from 1776 to 1778. He started service at the age of 14 as a substitute for  another person.  He also served as a substitute for his father, John Roll at one time. Michael served a total of four times in a two year period.

Born in Pennsylvania, he served for Maryland Company’s.  He marched to various forts, including Fort Pitt (Pittsburgh) Fredericktown, Missouri. He served in the Pack Service in his first term.  He also served as an Indian Scout during the later of 1778.  His

In his thirties, he married Christina Vaught.  Together, they and their families moved to Hardin, KY.  Eventually settling in Muhlenberg County.

The image below is Pension Statement certifying Michael’s service.  His military records being lost by 1834, a sworn statement from friends and family had to be submitted.  There are about 20 pages in his pension file describing his service and witness statements. He was eventually award $175.00 as his pension.

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Source: S38340 Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files (NARA microfilm publication M804, 2,670 rolls). Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Record Group 15. National Archives, Washington, D.C.

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