Benjamin Corsa "DeCoursey" Racer 1752 PA. great^5 grandfather A General Muster Roll of Col. Jacob STROUD's Sixth Battalion of Northampton co., PA  Militia for May 14, 1778, lists Peter CORSA (Peter DeCOURSEY), together with several  of his relatives and neighbors serving in Capt. John VanETTEN's 4th Company.  Also on this list was a half-brother, Benjamin CORSA (also known as Benjamin RACER).  Benjamin's descendants took the surname "RACER", and settled in the area of Marietta, Ohio.  Present day RACER descendants in Ohio, PA, and WV are aware of their DeCOURSEY  heritage and roots. Others listed on this muster roll include: James CHESNOR  (brother-in-law to Benjamin CORSA-RACER), Ludwick HOVER (a cousin of who later moved  to Ohio with Peter DECOURSEY), John VanETTEN (to Ohio with Peter DECOURSEY)...