After the Revolutionary War, Headright Grants were given in Georgia to veterans. If a soldier received such a grant, don’t stop there. Note that although these grants were not always settled upon, this is the first clue that one had a Revolutionary War Soldier!
So now you have the age range, say 1750-1765 which can be compared with the surviving 1820 Georgia Census Records. Next, go to the 1805 Land Lottery and determine where he may have settled. The 1805 Lottery included Baldwin: 5 Districts (1-5) Wayne: 3 Districts (1-3) Wilkinson: 5 Districts (1-5). In Baldwin County 202-1/2 acres. Wayne- 490 acres. Wilkinson-202-1/2 acres. This is important because it enables one to recognize the draw in the deed records. Also, if the Tax Digest survived, it will be listed there also. This information helps to zero in on where the soldier took up residence. In the early days, people were seeking rich soil. It might be noted that Wilkinson and Wayne Counties were part of “Wiregrass” Georgia, relating specifically to the type of grass which flourished in a sandy soil. This may explain why people moved on.