Greetings! I am the 5th great-granddaughter of Samuel W. CECIL 1719-1786 and
Rebecca WHITE through 2 of their daughters; Eleanor CECIL
b. 1755 who m. Thomas J. WITTEN, Jr. and her sister, Rebecca White CECIL b.
1765 who m. James B. WITTEN, a brother of Thomas.
I have applied for supplimental applications with the DAR for all of the men
mentioned above as well as Thomas WITTEN, Sr. Even thought Samuel W. CECIL is
listed in the DAR Patron Book published 1990, they want further documentation
on the Revolutionary War service of this man.
Does anyone have the service number for Samuel? He died before the pensions
were placed into law and I can find very little about his service.
However, I do know that others have entered the DAR through their decendency
from this person which is why he is listed in their Patron book.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a great deal of data on both
the CECIL and WITTEN lines and am happy to share.
Thanks for your help.
Melinda Collins Larson