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How can I find out more about my Revolutionary War ancestor?

Check Pierce's Register!

Another great source for checking claim records for the Revolutionary War is "Pierce's Register". Originally published as a government document in 1915, the Register provides the certificate number, the veteran to whom the certificate was issued, and the amount of the claim.

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