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Subject: Re: [VIA-L] Religious Petition signed by Micajah Via
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 1999 19:37:00 EDT

In a message dated 9/20/99 4:01:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
writes:

<< I think this 1776 petition is a great find. It tells much about our
common
ancestor, Micajah Via. This petition should qualify Micajah Via as a
Daughters of American Revolution patriot, meaning that woman proving descent
from him could join that organization. Also men could join the Sons of Am.
Revolution on this ancestor. I haven't had a chance to look at the other
petition yet. He also signed a petition in 1788 for the emission of paper
money.>>

Hi Edna,
I'm curious in what way this would qualify for Daughters of the American
Revolution. Didn't the ancestor have to have fought in the War of have given
public assistance? I have never checked into Daughters of the American
Revolution so I'm not too familiar with it and what it takes to join.

I enjoy finding Micajah because it just reminds what our ancestors were
really about. They weren't "just" farmers. They had a hand in building and
shaping our country. We may not agree with everything they did but they
should be commended none the less.

<< Great thanks to Judy for deciphering the old handwriting which makes it so
much easier for us to read! What a chore, Judy! I don't know how you do it
>>

Just plain old determination, good eyeglasses and a good magnifying glass!!
It can be a chore sometimes but is generally worth the effort.

Thank you for your comments.

Judy

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