Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 558, for John Mc Kinney, South Carolina
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McKinney, John
Hannah

(8-1776)
Number W. 558

Service:
S.C.
Va.
Wayne's War
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5531
Kentucky
John McKinney of Woodford in the State of Kentucky who was a Lieut [illegible] in the company commanded by Captain Paltor of the regt commanded by Col Fletcher in the South Carolina line for 12 mo private 5 Lieut 4 mo Capt
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 186 Dollars 66 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of pension issued the 9th day of Feby 1833 and sent to Hon R M Johnson
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1832 $279.99
Semi=ant. allowance ending 4 March 1832 $93.33
$373.32
{Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832}
Recorded by Daniel Boyd Clerk, Book [illegible] Vo. 9 Page 51
let to Hn G Davis March 21 1840
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Rep.
3d Ardita March 26/55
Date of death [illegible]
Kentucky 95
Hannah McKinney widow of John McKinney who was a private & Captain in the South Carolina line
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 186 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 day of May 1843 and sent to W.S. Allison President
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 171
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State of Kentucky Woodford County Sct.
Personally this day appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for said county Mrs. Hannah McKinney, a resident in the town of Versailles in said county, who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed the day of July 1838, granting half pay and pensions to widows in certain cases.
That she is the widow of John McKinney decd. who served in the Revolutionary army, and for such services was placed on the pension list under the act of June 7th 1832, on which he continued until his death which took place on the 24th August 1837. He was on the Kentucky Act for a statement of his services, the applicant refers to a paper annexed to this declaration, which she believes was the original from which his petition was drawn for said pension, as it is in his own handwriting. She states that she was married to Capt McKinney on the 6th day of March 1781 in Rockbridge county Virginia. That she is now in her seventy eighth year, that by reason of her age and infirmity she is unable to go out of her house, or even to walk a step. She states that she has no testimony to prove her marriage either written or oral. She was married by the Rev. Wm MCormel a Presbyterian preacher from Pennsylvania, who was pastor or the congregation to which she belonged, but he is long since dead, as are all her brothers and sisters and she does not remember one person who was present that is now living.
Hannah her X Mark McKinney
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I do hereby certify that the said Hannah McKinney subscribed & swore to the foregoing declaration before me this day and that I have been personally acquainted with said Hannah for thirty years that her character for veracity and integrity is equal to that of any person in society and that I have no doubt of the entire truth of her allegations as to her marriage. I have no doubt of its having taken place before the year 1794, as I knew personally one or more of their children who must have been born before that time. I also knew her late husband Capt. John McKinney, and that they lived together as man and wife since their first acquaintance with them, and that they were considered by society at large as having been lawfully married. Given under my hand this 14th day of December 1838, as a Justice of the Peace in and fore Woodford county in the State of Kentucky
Herman Bowmar
Commonwealth of Kentucky Woodford County Sct.
I Herman Bowmar Jr Clerk of the county court for the county aforesaid do certify that Herman Bowmar [illegible] whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate is and was at the time of signing the same one of the Commonwealth Justices of the Peace in and for said county duly qualified and commissioned as such and that full faith and credit are and ought to be given to all his
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official acts both either in or out of this state. In testimony hereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of my said office to be affixed at Versailles this 14th day of Dec. 1838 and in the 47 year of the Commonwealth.
Herman Bowmar Jcuec
I am well, &, have been, any acquainted with the above named affiant, Mrs McKinney, the widow of Capt John McKinney, late of Versailles, Kentucky & now deceased. I was also well acquainted with the [illegible] in his lifetime. I knew them for twenty years or more. They were a most excellent & respectable old couple. lived together as man & wife, and were [illegible] & respected as such by all that knew them. I never heard anything to the contrary and no more do I doubt of their marriage, than I did of their existence and, if so, it is certain from the ages of their children, with whom also I was well acquainted, that their parents must have been married
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before the year (1794) seventeen hundred & ninety four. Dated this 2nd Jany:1839
JJ Crittenden
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John McKinney Sr
Case for pension
from 1775 print
St. L Captain 21 months
Pt 12 mo $40
Lt. 5 66.66
Cap 4 80.
186.66
Hon R.M. Johnson
Mr. W.H. Todd [illegible]
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State of Kentucky Woodford County
On this seventh day of January 1833 personally appeared in open court, before the county court of Woodford, now sitting (being a court of record) John McKinney a resident of Versailles in the county of Woodford and state of Kentucky aged seventy five years, nine months and five days, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers and served as herein stated: that in the fall of the year 1774 he volunteered as a private in the district of Camden state of South Carolina under the Command of Capt. Robert Patton in Colo. Richardsons Regiment of militia, that he served three months, during which time a party of Tories under the command of Co. Fletcher were captured and that in the year 1775 he again volunteered under the command of the same captain & served three months, that the company at that time were stationed in the forks of the Saluda River at Co. Summors plantation. That in 1776 he volunteered for three months under Captain McClannahan, that he was marched to Charlestown and was there when the attack was made by Sir. Peter Parker. The town was defended by Lee, Sullivans Island by Monttrice. That in the year 1777 he again volunteered under Captain Patton for three months, that the regiment to which we were attached was stationed near the Savannah approach Augusta in Georgia & that a detachment was sent into the state of Georgia to intercept a party of Tories & Indians under the command of a Major Bremham  that were on their way to join the British who were encamped at Briar Creek, and that your applicant & Genl. John Adair now a member of Congress were of the detachment in Capt Nixons company under the command of Col. Hammon's & that we defeated the Tories & Indians on a Creek called Rocky Comfort. That when his three months expired, he became a substitute for his father, who had been drafted, that the regiment was ordered to cross the Savannah River & go into Georgia. Lieut. John Walker of the company to which your applicant belonged refused to cross your applicant was appointed Lieutenant in his plan, for which he
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held a warrant or commission from Col. [illegible] as [illegible] as now recollected. That the whole of the service rendered this year amounts to eight months, three of which he served as a private and five as a Lieutenant. That in the year 1778 your applicant again volunteered, some time under one officer, sometimes under another that no had many skirmishes with the Tories who were very numerous in that part of the country where he resided. That the exact amount of time at this late [illegible] cannot be stated with certainty, but he is confident that he served at least three months during this year. That in the year 1779 your petitioner with seven others refusing to take protection under the British Authority, went into the Catawba lands, remained there some time, then went on to North Carolina with the intention of pulling ourselves under the command of General Green, whom were understood was coming to the South, but learing that the crossing of the Yadkin would be [illegible] to the paper being guarded by the enemy, and being advised that Genl. Lumpkin had made a stand in the old Catawba fields we returned to him immediately. That in a short time a considerable force was assembled, among the number Genl. John Adair was one. WE were formed into the Regiment one commanded by Col. Lacy, the other by Col. Pratton. All under the command of Genl. Sumpter. Your applicant was elected Captain [illegible] as such four months in Col. Lacy's regiment. Your applicant was taken sick & was taken on into the state of North Carolina where he was confined for some time, during his sickness Genl. Gales was defeated. That in the year 1781 your applicant emigrated to the now state of Kentucky. That in the spring of 1782 he was drafted for three months, & placed under the command of Capt [illegible] McGairy & marched to the falls of the Ohio River and put under the command of Genl. Clark. That in the summer of the same year he volunteered under the command of Col. Benjamin Logan in Capt Barnetts company to the Blue Licks, but was not in the engagement, it having taken place before we could reach there. That in the year 1793 he again volunteered in Capt. William Lewis company and served in Genl. Haynes campaign of that year. He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and ceclares that his name is not on the pension roll of any [illegible] of any state. Sworn to & subscribed this day & year aforesaid
John McKinney
Interrogatories performed by the Court to John McKinney with the answers thereto
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First = where and in what year were you born? Ans. I was born in the county of Fredrick State of Virginia on the 2nd day of April 1757.
Second. Have you any record of your age if so where is it? Ans. I have no record of my age, it was registered in my fathers Bible, I have seen the record frequently, but do not at present recollect which of my brothers or sisters have the Bible or whether it has been preserved or no.
Third, where were you living when called into service, where [illegible] you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? Ans. I was when called into the service living on Fishing Creek a branch of the Catawba River in Camden District state of South Carolina. I have resided since the Revolutionary war in the state of Kentucky, first settled on the Hanging Fork of Dicks River in 1781. Now Lincoln County=in 1785. Moved to now [illegible] county remained there until 1819 then removed to Woodford County & am now a resident of the town of Versailles in state last mentioned.
Fourth. How were you called into service, were you drafted did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? and if a substitute for whom=? His question is answered by the statements embodied into the declaration.
Fifth state the names of some of the regular officers - who were with the troops where you served. Such Continental & Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service? This question is also answered as fully as this applicant can respond in the general statements contained in the declaration.
Lincoln [illegible] a soldier. Did you ever receive a discharge from that service and if so by whom was it given and what has become of it? Ans. I have no recollection of ever receiving a discharge. If I ever did, I do not recollect what has become of it.
[illegible] officer] Did you ever receive a Commission, and if so, by whom was it signed and what has become of it? Answer - I recd. from Colo. [illegible] as well as now recollected a warrant or commission as Lieut. and from Colo. Patton a [illegible] as commission by Captain, as well as my memory will serve me. I do not know at this late date what has become of them as I never expected that they would be if any service to me.
Seventh- state the names of persons to whom you and known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution? Answer I would refer to Doct. Benj. W [illegible] & John Buford of this neighborhood; also to the Honble William Q Barry post master Genl. The Honble John Adair member of Congress & to the Honbl. H. Clay & G.M. Bibb of the Senate of the United States
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We Benjamin W. Rhoton, a clergyman residing in the County
of Woodford and John Buford
---
residing in said County
hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John McKinney who
has subscribed and sworn to the foregoing declaration, that we believe
him to be of the age of Seventy five years & upwards as he has stated
that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood when he resides to
have been a soldier of the Revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
John Buford
And the said Court, do hereby declare their opinion, after the
investigation of the matter, and after pulling the interrogatories
prescribed by the War department and from the answers thereto
that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier
and served as he states; and the Court further certifies that it
appears to them that Benjamin W. Rhoton
who has signed the
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the County of
preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in
Woodford and that John Buford who has also signed
1
the same is also a resident of said County, and is a credible person
and that their statement is entitled to credit-
I, John McKinney Jun. Clerk of the County Court for the County of
Woodford, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original
preceding of Court in the second matter of application of
John King for a pension, (the first having been returned from the
war department for further proof or explanation
In Testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of my office at Versailles
day of January 1833 and
in the 41st year of the Commonweath
John McKinney
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I having examined the statement of
McKenney a soldier
of the Revolutionary War

I do hereby certify,
that I well remember
seeing the said John McKenney in the service
1
as he states in the year 1777 and at different
times afterwards untill he moved to Kentucky
in the year 1786 I came
in the year 1781. that
to Kentucky
where I again met the Deponent
and have been acquainted with
him until
within a few years, and that he has ever
sustained the character of an honest man
and a man of truth, and
that his certificate
and Deposition are entitled to full faith
and credit Given under my hand in the
City of Washington this 31st day of Jany 1833-
John Adair
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May 9, 1933
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
John McKinney - W. 558
BA-J/AWF

Mr. S. McKinney Pettit
1230 W. Grand River Avenue
East Lansing, Michigan
Dear Sir:

John McKinney was born April 2, 1757 in Frederick
County, Virginia, and when between seven and eight years of age his father moved and settled on Fishing Creek a branch of the Catawba River in Camden District, South Carolina. The names of his parents are not shown.
While residing on Fishing Creek in Camden District,
South Carolina, John McKinney served in the fall of
1774, three months as private under Captain Robert
Patton and Colonel Richardson. He served in 1775, three months as private in Captain Robert Patton's company of South Carolina militia. He served in 1776, three months as private in Captain McClannahan's company and was at Charleston, when attacked by Sir Peter Parker. He served in 1777, three months as private under Captains
Patton and Nixon and Colonel Hammond, and was in a skirmish at "Rocky Comfort". Again in 1777, five
months as lieutenant in Colonel Winn's regiment. He
served in 1778, three months, officers not given. In
1779, served four months as captain in Colonel Lacy's
regiment.
John McKinney moved from Camden District in 1781
to Hanging Fork of Dicks River, Lincoln County, Kentucky, and in the spring of 1782, served three months in Captain Hugh McGairy's company under General Clark,
and marched to the Falls of the Ohio. He served in the
summer of 1782, ten days in Captain Barnett's company under Colonel Benjamin Logan. In 1793 he was in General Wayne's Campaign, in Captain William Lewis' company, length of this service not given.
He moved to Jessamine County, Kentucky in 1785. He
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was allowed pension on his application executed
January 7, 1833, then a resident of Versailles,
Woodford County, Kentucky. He stated at that time that he had resided in Woodford County, since 1819.
The soldier, John McKinney, married in Rockbridge County, Virginia, Hannah or Anna Evins. The marriage bond was executed, August 7, 1781 and was signed by Nathaniel Evins; no relationship shown between Hannah (Anna) Evins and Nathaniel Evins.
John McKinney died August 24, 1837. His widow,
Hannah (Anna ) McKinney, was allowed pension on her application executed December 14, 1838, then in her seventy-eighth year and living in Versailles, Kentucky. She died December 16, 1845.
Their children were referred to, no names designated.
One John McKinney, Junior, was Clerk of Woodford County, Kentucky in 1833, no relationship stated.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator
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WIDOW, &c.
File No. 558
Hannah McKinney
Widow
John McKinney
Pri. & Capt. Rev. W. 
Act: March 3, 1843
Index: --Vol. M, Page 17
Arrangement of 1870.]

May 91902
C. L. Jester
Corsicana Texas
1912 Mch. 11 Hist to
Mrs. Katie M. Cooke
1933 - May 12 Hist to Mr. S. McKinney
Pettit. see his letter in John McKinney ct 196 Rev. War 
1939 Jan 31, Hist to Mrs. William J. Johnson
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Kentucky 6078.
Hannah McKinney
widow of John McKinney, deceased
who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832 and who died on the 24th of August, 1837, of Woodford Co. in the State of Kentucky who was a pri & sergt in the company commanded
by Captain Patton
of the regt. commanded
by Col. Fletcher in the S. Carolina
line for 12 mo. Private
9 mos. sergt.

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 85 Dollars - Cents per annum,
to commence on the 25 day of Aug 1837.

Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of March 1841 and sent to Hon J.J. Crittenden, Senate U. States

Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1840. $257.36
Semi=annual allowance ending 4 Mar. 1841=42.50
$299.86
{Act July 7, 1838}
Recorded by S. A. Elliot Clerk, Book A
Vol. 2.
Page 213
Reported to Pen. Agent
March 2, 1841
Let. to Wm Laval & Hon J. J. Crittenden
("G.C.") March 2, 1841
Let. to Hon J. J. Crittenden
March 31st 1841
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Kentucky, 6078
Hannah McKinney
widow of John McKinney who
was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June, 1832
and who died on the 24th August, 1837-
of Woodford Co. in the State of Kentucky
who was a priv. & Capt: in the [blank]
commanded by Captain [blank]
Regt, [blank] commanded by Col. Fletcher - in
the S. Carolina line for [blank]
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at
the rate of 186 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day
of March, 1836. & terminating 24th August
1837. 
Certificate of Pension issued the 23d
day of March, 1843 and sent to W. S. Allison
Present
Arrears to the 4th of [blank]
Semiannual allowance ending [blank]

$274.79
Act July 7, 1838.
.
Clerk
Red Mch 24.43
New certifcate issed, in
this case see
opinion
of atty of 2
September, 1842
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6078.
Kentucky
Hannah McKinney, widow of John McKinney, decd who was a pensioner under the Act of 7 June 1832,
and who died on the 24th August, 1837
of Woodford Co. in the State of Kentucky
who was a Pri, Sgt, Capt in the Compy [company] commanded
by Captain Patton
of the Regt commanded
by Col. Fletcher in the S. Carolinaline for Inc'd. from $85.00 per annum

Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky
at the rate of 186. Dollars 66 - Cents per annum,
to commence on the
25th day of August 1837
Certificate of Pension issued the 2nd day of April 1841. and sent to Hon. J. J. Crittenden
Present 
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1840 $566:14
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Mar 41. 83.33
deducting amount already paid
$649.47
Act July 7,
1838.
-
Recorded by Wm.  C. Lantzinger Clerk
Book A. Vol. 2, Page 213.
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Hannah McKinney
Kentucky
Suspended
See let 9 Jany 1839 John M McCaller,
do 5 Sept. 1839
do. 31 July 1840
See letter 1st March 1841
Hon. J. J. Crittenden

Act 7 July 1838
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Kentucky
John McKinney Lt. [?] 186.66  Oct 7 June 1832
to what time paid?
Pen office 
Jany 8, 1839
Died 26th Aug 1837 pd. to that period 
I.H.
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John McKenny Ky. act 7 June '32 when last paid?
G.W.C. [?]

1 March 1841
[illegible] 24 August 1837 [Ky?] paid
to that [illegible]
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John McKinney
Rev. Soldier, enlisted from S. C. 
filed claim for pension from Ky.
Please send a copy of his pension records to 
Mrs. Katie B. Cooke
1420  Belmont St. 
Wash. D. C.
[Ink stamp] MAR 5 1912
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This Day John Ward and Mary Ward In and
of Daviess County and State of Kentucky personally appeared before me Creed Burton a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and made oath that they saw Hannah McKinney and John McKinney [illegible] joined in the Bonds of Matrimony they think
in the year 1781 Given under my hand this
10th Day of May 1839
Creed Burton J. P. D. C.
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Commonwealth of Kentucky
Executive Department
Frankfort, 27th May 1839
I James Clark, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky do hereby certify that Creed
Burton whose name is signed to the annexed
Certificate, was at the time of the writing thereof, and now is, a Justice of the peace, in and for the County of Daviess, duly commissioned, qualified and acting as such; and by virtue of his
said office, fully authorized to take acknowledgments, administer oaths &c &c, and to grant evidence thereof. That his certificate is in due form of Law, and full faith and credit are,
and of right, ought to be reported in all his
Official Acts, as well out of, as in Courts of
Justice
In Testimony whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand, and caused
the seal of the Commonwealth
to be affixed at Frankfort, on the
27th day of May, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred
and thirty nine & 47th year of the Commonwealth.
Jas. Clark
By the Governor
J. M. Bullock
Secretary of State

[charges appear in lower left corner for the certificate and seal with ribbon on the document]
[?] seal $1.00}
Certificate 0.25}
              $1.25}
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Hannah McKinney
Widow of Jno: on
the Ky. Roll

[upside down address]

Hon. T. L. Edwards
Washington,D. C. 

Ex by
R. W. Young
Present
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Versailles Dec 30th 30
Hon. T. L. Edwards, Comr of Pensions
Sir,
You will please to permit
my Agent P. W. Young, Washington D.C. to
examine the papers on file in your office upon which a pension was originally granted to Capt JM McKinney, and his widow
Yours Respectfully
[illegible] Kinney
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State of Kentucky
Daviess County ⎬ Sct
Personally this day came before me, a justice
of the peace in and for said county, John Ward
and Mary Ward, of said County, of great age and
whose statements are entitled to full credit and belief,
and who being duly sworn, according to law, do on their oaths declare that they were present at the wedding of John McKinney and Hannah McKinney, which took place in the State of Virginia in the County of Rockbridge, and as they feel well assured, in the
year 1781. They state that they are connected with
said Hannah McKinney, and have always been
intimate with her and her late husband. Given
under my hand this 6th day of February 1840
Creed Burton J.P. D.C.
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J. L. Edwards Esqr
Comr Pensions
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Mr McKinney's certificate
is erroneous - she is of "Woodford" &
not "Woodfine" County, Kentucky. She
is described as the widow of a
"private & Sergeant" to whereas it ought
to be of a "Captain", as I suppose
as the widow of a private she
could not be entitled to a pension
of $186.66 per annum 
J.J. Crittenden

Mr J L Edwards
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BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those
answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of
John McKinney
further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? yes
II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? yes
III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so?
IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? yes
V. Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he
served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? No
VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? yes
VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? yes
VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? yes
IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? yes
X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes
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XI.  Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to
their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary
service? Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one
living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had? no witnesses
XIV. If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who
administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility?
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under
his seal of office?
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age,
as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service?
XVI. Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? Yes
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And,
if not, which of them is not so answered? 1, 2, 6, 7 not answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how
long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being
duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he
cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection
he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For______year
_____months and  _______days, I served as a______.
For ______months and _________days, I served as
a _______; and for such service I claim a pension."
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It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served,
and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of
the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too
indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
QUERE XIV. Proof of Service
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he
must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits
the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as
the regiment, company, and line to which be belonged. The magistrate who may administer
the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature
of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not
written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the
certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must
pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly
attached to the certificate.
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J. L. Edwards Esqr
Com G. L. O. 
City

Mar 12 1840
Mr. M Kenney
Ken [illegible]
Hm G Davis
HR
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House Reps. 17th March 1840

Sir,
I'll thank you to inform me
how long John McKenney, a revolutionary pensioner of Bourbon County Ky. is
proved by the papers in
your office to have served in that war.
very respectfully
Yr obt Servt
Garrett Davis

J. L. Edwards Esqr
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Payment to be made at Lexington
by J.A. Grinstead
Agent for paying Pensioners, 
in the Agency of Kentucky
Issue a certificate for payments to be made
$186.66 per annum, on the 4th March and 4th September in each year and send to 
Hon. J. J. Crittenden
Attorney General [Precinct?] and notify the Agent accordingly. 
[an excellent drawing of a hand albeit with 6 digits, pointing to the following statement meant to draw attention to its importance] Note the alteration on the Rolls. 
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A, 
Vol. 2, Page 213 by 
S A. Elliot Clerk
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
Five years' Pension.
M
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838
Hannah McKinney, of Kentucky
widow of John McKinney, deceased,
who was a private and sergeant in the Revolution
and died on the twenty fourth day of August, 1837
is entitled to receive a pension, at the rate of Eighty five
dollars per annum, commencing on the
twenty-fifth day of August, 1837; and in case of the
death or marriage of said widow before the 4th of March, 1841, the pension will cease on the day of such marriage or death.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this second day of March one thousand eight hundred and forty one.
Examined and
Countersigned
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Payment to be made at Lexington by J. A. Grinstead, Esq., Agent for paying pensioners, in the Agency of Kentucky, Payable on the 4th March and 4th September in each year.
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book A. Vol. 2. Page 213 by Wm. C. Lantzinger
Clerk
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WAR DEPARTMENT
Widow's Pension.
I certify that in conformity with the act of July 7, 1838, Hannah McKinney of Woodford Co Kentucky widow of John McKinney
who was a private and Captain, in the Revolution, and died on the Twenty fourth day of August 1837 is inscribed on the pension list at the rate of One hundred eighty six
dollars and Sixty Six cents per annum, commencing on the Twenty fifth August 1837
and terminating on the 4th of March, 1841, unless the Pensioner married or died
before the last mentioned date; in which case the pension is not payable after the time of such marriage or death. This certificate issued in
lieu of one dated 2nd March 1841, which has been returned to this Office and cancelled.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this Second day of April
one thousand eight hundred and Forty one
Examined and
Countersigned. }
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J. L. Edwards
Comr Pension Office
Washington City

[illegible] 1841

Hon. J. J. Crittenden
[illegible]
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Washington Feby 28th 1841
Sir,
An application made for a pension
on behalf of Mrs H. McKinney, as the widow of
the late Capt John McKinney, of Kentucky, who was himself a Revolutionary pensioner, has been long suspended in your office on account as I now understand of some defect of proof as to the rank in which her husband served.
She must be entitled to a pension to some
amount, if not the amount claimed. Be
pleased therefore to issue a certificate of 
service for the amount she must be entitled to & inform me
why it is that it is not granted for an
amount corresponding with the
rank for which her deceased husband was
pensioned,
Respectfully yrs
J J Crittenden

J.L. Edwards Esq.
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Hannah McKinney died 16 Decr. 1845 paid in full.
Robt J. [illegible]
Auditor
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Pension Office
March 26th 1855
Sir:
I herewith submit the papers on which Hannah McKinney, widow of
John, was inscribed on the
Kentucky roll, under the Act of July 7th 1838, at the rate of $186.66 per annum, and will be obliged if you
will state to what time his pension has been paid; and especially to whom the arrears were paid. [note: "especially to whom the arrears were paid" is underlined for emphasis]
I am, respectfully
Your Obt. Svt,
L. P. Waldo
Commissioner

R. J. Atkinson, Esqr.
Third Auditor
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Mar 22 1841
Sec Who.
T. L. Edwards Esq
Washington City
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Columbia 10th March 1841
To J.L. Edwards
Comr of Pensions

Dear Sir
In reply to yours of the 1st instant. I find
an account audited and 
passed for service performed by
John McKenny Capt in 1781 & 2;
and for [illegible] & for age in 1782
for Continental use for a large
amount, If you wise certified
copies of the papers,
write me to that effect & enclose the fees which are Six Dollars, & I will immediately attend
to it
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Srvt
Wm E. Hayne
[illegible]
Pr M F. Arthur
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Pension Office
March 2, 1841
Sir,
I have the honor to inform you
that John McKinney, deceased, of Woodford
County was allowed a pension under the Act of
7th June, 1832 for the following service - one
year as a private; 5 months as Lieutenant and
4 months as Captain in the South Carolina
militia. Agreeably to the regulations it was 
indispensable that he should show by record or documentary proof that he held the rank of
Lieutenant and Captain by the tenure of a
Commission or some tantamount instrument.
By an oversight of the Clerk who adjusted
his claim (occasioned probably by the general
deposition of General Adair that the claimant
served as he had stated in his declaration) the
requisite proof of rank was not required. A letter is this day addressed to the Comptroller General of South Carolina with a view to obtain the evidence which his records afford.
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In the mean time, agreeably to your request. I have admitted the claim of his widow
for the alleged service as private, and computed
the service of Lieutenant and Captain, which
is not shown to have been rendered under com
missions from the competent authority, by the
pay of the highest non commissioned Officer
The certificate is herewith enclosed
I have the honor to be,
very respectfully,
your obt sert. [obedient servant]
J L. Edwards
Hon. J. J. Crittenden
Senate U. States
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I return you Mrs McKinney's Certificate in order that you may issue &
send me one for her as the widow
of a Captain. April 2nd 1841
J. J. Crittenden

J. L. Edwards Esq
Comr of Pensions
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Pension Office
March 18, 1840

Sir,
     In reply to your letter of the 11th  with respect to the length of service performed by John McKenney of Barton county, Kentucky, I have the honor to inform that the only revolutionary Pensioner of that name found in Kentucky who resided in the year 1833 when he applied for a pension in Woodford County.  His claim was committed for twenty one  months service, viz. twelve months as a private, 5 months as a Lieutenant and four months as a captain.  His widow Hannah  McKinney has presented a claim for a pension but it has not been admitted as she has not yet established the period of marriage.
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Lexington Va.}
18 Octbr}                                25


John M. M Calla Esqr
Lexington Kentucky

Clerk of Rockbud SC
16 Oct 1839
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Clerks office in Rockbridge county court
Lexington VA October 1839

Dear Sir,
Yours of the 5th  is just now received.  There is no record of marriage in this state previous previous to the commencement of the year 1782, but the clerks of court were required  or issuing a marriage license to both to take a bone with good security, with condition that there was no lawful cause to obstruct the marriage.

Upon examination I find that on the 7th day of August 1781 a bond was executed by John McKinney and Nathaniel  Coins to the governor of Virginia in the penalty of fifth pounds 0 with condition "wherein those in a marriage suddenly intended to be solemnized  between the above named John McKenney and Anna Coins."  The above statement,

A copy of the bond is deemed of any service can be had at any time, but I think it very probable that the marriage could be proved by living [illegible ] .  Mrs. McKenney could inform you who were their neighbors and relative and no doubt some of them are alive who may have been at the wedding.

Respectfully
[illegible] 
James D. Reid
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State of Kentucky ⎬
County of Woodford
On this first day of
April A.D. 1843 personally appeared
before me Isaac Whittington a Justice of
the Peace for and in said County Mrs
Hannah McKinney who being first
duly sworn according to law doth
on her oath make the following declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress passed on the 3rd
day of March 1843 Granting pensions
to widows of persons who served
during the revolutionary War. That
she is the widow of John McKinney
who was a private and Captain
in said war, and that she has
received a pension of $186.66 per
annum under act 7 July 1838. She
further declares that she is still a widow
Sworn and Subscribed to [me] on the day
and year above
Written before
Isaac Whittington J. Peace
her
Hannah her X mark McKinney

I further certify that the above named
Hannah McKinney is personally known
to me
Isaac Whittington JP
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State of Kentucky
Woodford County
Set
i, Herman Bowman Jr Clerk of the County Court
for the County aforesaid
do certify that Isaac Whittington Esqr
whose name is annexed to the foregoing certificate is one of the
Commonwealths Justices of the peace in and for
the County aforesaid
duly commissioned and qualified as such
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of my
Office this 1st day of April 1843
Herman Bowman Jr [COCC possibly clerk of county court]
By A L Wright DC

216
Hannah McKinney
Kentucky
Act 3 March 1843

W.S. Allison
Pres't.
Apl 8 1843
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Know all men by these  presents, that whereas I Hannah McKinney of the county of Woodford and State of Kentucky, was entitled to and have already received under an act of Congress, passed the 7th July 1838, from the government of th  United States, a pension of $186.66 from the 24th August 1837 to the 4th March 1841, on account of  the revolutionary services of my late husband John McKinney, but have not received any  part of whatever pension may be due me since the 4th March 1841--Now, know ye, that the said Hannah McKinney have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents  do make, constitute, and  appoint William Allison of Washington City District of Columbia, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to  prosecute, ask, demand, recover and receive all claims due me from the government of the United States, on account of the revolutionary war services of my late husband John McKinney, and all necessary discharges and acquittances  for the same, for me and in my name make; and to do all lawful acts and things whatsoever concerning the premises as fully and in every respect as I myself might or could do, were I personally present; ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said attorney 
shall do in and about the premises by virtue of these presents.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 17th day of March 1843.
Hannah X her mark McKinney  seal 
Isaac Whittington   seal
     State of Kentucky  Woodford County Jct This day Hannah McKinney whose signature is above fixed personally appeared before me Isaac Whittington a Justice of the peace in and for Woodford County and state aforesaid and acknowledged the foregoing power of attorney to be her act and deed for the purposes as stated in the
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foregoing power of attorney - Given under my hand as a Justice of the peace in and for Woodford County and State aforesaid this Seventeenth day
of March Eighteen hundred and forty three
Isaac Whittington JP
Commonwealth of Kentucky Woodford County [illegible]
I Herman Bowmar Jr whose name is annexed to the foregoing
certificate is one of the Commonwealth Justices of the peace in and for said
County Commissioned and qualified as such
and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit either in or out of this State
the stiff whereof I have hereunto set
my hand
and affixed the seal of my
Office this 17th
day of March 1843
Herman Bowmar Jr [illegible]

Commonwealth of Kentucky Woodford County Sct
I Herman Bowmar Jr Clerk of the County Court for the County aforesaid
do certify that Isaac Whittington whose name is annexed to the foregoing certificate is one of the Commonwealth Justices of the peace
in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified as such
and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit either
in or out of this State
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the seal of my office
this 17th day of March 1843
Herman Bowman Jr. [illegible]


[written vertically at the bottom of this document is the following]

Hannah McKinney
Kentucky
for arrears
deb 7. July 38
186.66
from 4 March 36
to 24 Aug 37.

W.D. Allison
President
March 22, 1843
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Col. James L. Edwards
Commisioner of pensions
Washington City.

Ken. Muell.
Addl proof
Hannah McKinney
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Lexington K. 3d June 1839.
Dear Sir,
Contrary to the belief of Mr. McKinney
whose claim for a pension is suspended in
your office, she has ascertained that there
are two witnesses living who can & have
proved her marriage to have taken place
in 1781.-- The deposition is informal but
I hope will be satisfactory when taken with
the other evidence in the case.
Respectfully
Col.
M. M. McCalla
Col. James L. Edwards
Com. of Pensions
Washington City
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[document appears to be an addressed envelope with the word "Free" written on it, possibly referring to no need for postage]
Col. Jas. L. Edwards
Pension Agent
Washington City.

May 29 1840
Ken.
Add'l proof
Hannah McKinney

[inked stamp WASHINGTON MAY 23]
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Lexington 22 May 1840
Dear Sir,
Hoping that the enclosed paper will be
satisfactory in the application of Mr. McKinney for a pension, and that it may be convenient for you to give it forthwith your decision, or at least very soon
I remain respectfully yours

M. M. McCalla
Col Jas. L. Eddwards
Pension Agent
Washington
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V. 3780
Ken
July 38
Hannah McKinney of John
aom?
12 mo pri
9 mo length
______________
$85
Died 24 Augt 1837
Pen: Com: 25th Augt 1837

Hon. J. J. Crittenden
Senate
Mr. M. McCalla [name scratched through]
Lex. K.
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State of Kentucky Woodford County
on the [space left for date?]

1833 personally appeared in open
court before the Justices of the county court of Woodford now sitting John McKinney a resident of said county and State aforesaid aged Seventy five years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his
oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of
the act of Congress passed June the 7th 1832 first he states that
according the record kept by his Father of his childrens age he was
Born the Second day of April 1757 in the State of Virginia and county of Frederick and
at the age of Seven and half years
his Father emigrated to South Carolina and settled on the [illegible] creek a branch of the Catawba River in Camden and that in the fall of 1774
he volunteered as a privet [private] in the State of South Carolina in the district aforesaid under the
command of Capt Robert Patton in Col. Richardson Regt. of the militia that he
served three months during which time a party of tories under the command
of Col. Fletcher were captured and that in the year 1775 he again volunteered under the command of the same Capt for three months that the
company at that time encamped or were stationed in the forks of the Saluda River at Col. Summers plantation that in 1776 he volunteered under Capt. McClenahan for three months that he marched his company to Charlestown and was there when the attack was made by Sir Peter Parker the Town was defended by Lee, Sullivans Island by
Moultrie that in the year 1777 he again volunteered under Capt
Patton for three months that that the Regiment to which we were attached were stationed near the Savannah River opposite Augusta town in
Georgia that when his three months expired he became a substitute for his Father who had been drafted for three months that the Regiment
was ordered to cross the River and Lieut. John Walker of the Company to which your applicant belonged refused to cross your applicant was appointed Lieutenant in his place for which office he held a warrant
or Commission from Col. Winn as well as now recollected and that the whole of the service rendered in this year amounted to Eight months for which time your applicant held the aforesaid commission that in 1778 your applicant again volunteered
some time under one officer and some time another and that they were engaged in different skirmages [skirmishes] with the Tories who were very numerous
in that part of the country in which he resided
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that the exact amount of time cannot at this late date be Stated
certainty but at least three months that [illegible] the year 1779 your petitioner
with Seven others refusing to take protection under the Brittish [sic] authorities
went into Cataba [Catawba] Lands remained there some times then went on into North Carolina
with the intention of puting [sic] ourselves under the command of Genl Green who we understood was coming to the south but learning that the crossing of Yadkin would be impractialle [impractical] owing the enemy
garding [sic] the places of crossing could not be affected at that time and being advised
that Genl Sumpter had made a stand in the old Cataba fields we returned
to him immediately that in a short time a considerable force was collected
among the number the present Genl John Odare [Adair] now a member of Congress was one
that out of the number assembled two Regiments were formed one
commanded by Col Lacy the other by Col Bratton that your applicant
was elected and served as a Capt four months that he was
attached to Col Lays Regiment under the command of Genl Sumpter
your petitioner was taken sick and taken into the State of North Carolina
where he was confined for some time during his sickness Genl Gates was
defeated that in the year 1781 your applicant emigrated to the State of
Kentucky and in the spring 1782 he was drafted for three months
under Capt Hugh McGairey [McGarry] that he was marched to the falls of the
Ohio and placed under the command of Genl Clark that in the summer
of the same year he volunteered under the command Col [Benjamin] Logan & marched
to the Blue Licks but was not in the engagement [illegible] and in the year 1793
he volunteered under the command Col Wm Lewis and served in Genl Waynes campain [campaign] of that year
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Campobello, S.C.
Nov. 29, 1938
Veterans Administration,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sirs:
Will you please send
me the Revolutionary War record
of John McKinney of Chester
County, South Carolina?

Very truly yours,
Mrs. William J. Johnson
R.F.D. No. 1.
Campobello, S.C.

[ink stamp RECEIVED JAN 17 1939 MAIL SUB-DIV #26
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[This letter has an ink stamp RECEIVED JAN 17 1939 MAIL SUB-DIV #

Campobello, S.C. Jan. 16, 1939

Veterans Administration
Washington, D. C. 
Dear Sirs:
In answer to your request I am sending the following data in regard to John McKinney of Chester Co, South Carolina. 
John McKinney, born about 1735 in Virginia
wife, Elizabeth McDowell.
Their daughter Rebecca, born June 15, 1760 was my great great grandmother.
The family records state that their daughter, Jane, was born Sept. 11, 1778 in Chester County, South Carolina (at that date it was Craven County as Chester County was not formed until 1785) Therefore the enlistment must have been from Craven County South Carolina. 
John McKinney and family moved from Chester Co. S.C. to Jessamine County Ky. sometime prior to 1802, where he died about 1811. 
The two sons-in-law of Jessamine County, were Ray Moss and John I. Brown.
Very truly yours 
Mrs. William J. Johnson
R.F.D. No. 1.
Campobello, South Carolina
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[blank page with the exception of a round inked stamp:
RECEIVED 
JAN 17 1939
MAIL SUB-DIV
#26
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON
January 11, 1939
YOUR FILE REFERENCE:
IN REPLY REFER TO:
BA-J/AWF
Mrs. William J. Johnson
R. F. D. No. 1
Campbello
South Carolina
Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which
you request the Revolutionary War record of John McKinney of Chester County, South Carolina.
In order to identify the record of the John
McKinney in whom you are particularly interested, as much as possible of the following data in regard to him are essential -- approximate dates of birth and death and places of residence at
enlistment and after service.
Upon receipt of this information another
search of the records will be made, and a report sent you. With your reply please return these letters.
Very truly yours
A.D. Hiller
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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[largely blank page with the exception of a round inked stamp]

U S PENSION OFFICE
MAR 10 1902
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[Two ink stamps appear on this letter: RECEIVED MAR 11 1902 and U.S. PENSION OFFICE MAR 26 1902]

C. L. JESTER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
CORSICANA, TEXAS.

March 6th, 1902.
Chief of Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:-

I am desirous of becoming a member of the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, and understand that your Department issues data which might be of service to one in making out his proof of
elligibility. [sic] As a descendant of one John McKinney, who enlisted from
South Carolina, under the command of General Francis Marion, I desire to base my claim. If your Department issues any data which might be of assistance in this matter, I shall very highly appreciate it if you would
send me the same. Thanking you in advance, I am,
Very truly yours,
C.L. Jester
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[page is blank with the exception of a round stamp]
U. S. PENSION OFFICE
MAR 13 1912
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Washington
March 11th

Commissioner of Pensions
Washington D. C. 

I write to request a copy of the pension granted John McKinney in the Revolutionary War - as I desire the copy to use in my application as a member of the D. A.  R. 
My aunt, Mrs. Mary H. Letcher has a copy
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filed with her papers and informed me I could obtain the same by writing to the Pension Office.
Thanking you in advance for any assistance you can render me in regard to the copy of the pension
I am Very Respectfully
Mrs. Katie B. Cooke 
1420 Belmont St. N. W.
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information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. John McKinney W. F. 558
[first column heading illegible]
[?] / LENGTH OF SERVICE / RANK /OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED/CAPTAIN./COLONEL./STATE
Fall 1774/ 3 mos./ Pvt./ Robert Patton/ Richardson/ S.C.
1775/ 3 mos./ Pvt. /Robert Patton/ Richardson/ S.C. 
*1776/ 3 mos. /Pvt./ McClanahan /Richardson/ S.C.
1777/ 3 mos./ Pvt./ Patton/ Richardson/ S. C.
1777/ 5 mos./ Lieut. /Nixon /Hammond & Winn/ S.C.
1778/ 3 mos. /Lieut./ not stated  Lacy S.C.
1779/4 mos./ Capt. / - / Lacy  /S. C.
Spring 1782/ 3 mos./Capt. Hugh McGairy/ Gen'l Clarke 
Summer 1782/ 10 days/ Capt./Barnett/Benjamin Logan
1785/ -/Capt./William Lewis/ Gen'l Wayne

Battles engaged in, *Charleston when attacked by Sir Peter Parker skirmish at Rocky Comfort.
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Fishing Creek Camden Dist. S. C. 
Date of application for pension, Jany 7 1833 [illegible]
Residence at date of application, Versailles, Woodford Co. Ky.
Age at date of application, born in Frederick Co. Va.
Apr. 2, 1757. Died Aug. 24, 1837
Remarks: Soldier married in Rockbridge Co. Va. Hannah or Anna Evins (marriage bond was executed Aug 7, 1781) She was allowed pension on an application executed Dec 14, 1838 while a resident of Versailles, Ky in her 78th year.
Very respectfully,
[blank]
Commissioner.
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January 31, 1939

Mrs. William J. Johnson
R. F. D. # 1
Campobello
South Carolina

BA-J/AWF
John McKinney
W. 558

Dear Madam:

Reference is made to your letter in which
you request the Revolutionary War record of John McKinney of Chester County, South Carolina, moved to
Jessamine County, Kentucky, prior to 1802, and died there about 1811.
The data which follow were obtained from papers on file in claim for pension, W. 558, based upon service of John McKinney in the War of the Revolution. This is the record of the only John
McKinney or McKenney of South Carolina, found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
John McKinney was born April 2, 1757 in Frederick County, Virginia, and when about seven and one half years of age, his father moved and settled on Fishing Creek a branch of the Catawba River, in
Camden District, South Carolina. The names of the parents of John McKinney were not stated.
While residing on Fishing Creek in Camden District, South Carolina, John McKinney served in the fall of 1774, three months as private under Captain Robert Patton and Colonel Richardson. He
served in 1775, three months as private in Captain Robert Patton's South Carolina company. He served
in 1776, three months as private in Captain McClannahan's South Carolina company, marched to Charleston,
and was there when attacked by Sir Peter Parker. He served in 1777, three months as private in Captains
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2-
Patton's and Nixon's companies, Colonel Hammond's South Carolina regiment, marched into Georgia in pursuit of Tories, and was a skirmish near a creek called "Rocky Comfort". He served again in 1777, as substitute for his father, was appointed
lieutenant in Colonel Winn's South Carolina regiment, length of service about five months. He
served in 1778, three months and was in several
skirmishes with Tories, names of officers for
this tour not given. He was elected captain in
1779 and served four months in Colonel Lacy's
South Carolina regiment.
John McKinney moved from Camden District,
South Carolina sometime in 1781, to "Hanging
Fork of Dicks River, Lincoln County, Kentucky,
and in the spring of 1782, served three months
in Captain Hugh McGairy's company, under General
Clark marched to the Falls of the Ohio. He served
in the summer of 1782, ten days in Captain Barnett's company in Colonel Benjamin Logan's regiment. He was in General Wayne's Campaign in 1793, in Captain William Lewis' company, length of this service not shown.
John McKinney moved sometime in 1785 to Jessamine County, Kentucky, and in 1819 moved to Woodford County, Kentucky.
He was allowed pension on his application executed January 7, 1833, at which time he was living in Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky. He at this time signed John McKinney, Senior. He died in Versailles, Kentucky, August 24, 1837.
John McKinney married in Rockbridge County,
Virginia, Hannah or Anna Evins. The marriage bond was executed August 7, 1781, and signed by Nathaniel Evins; it was not stated that there was any relationship
between Nathaniel Evins and the said
Hannah or Anna Evins.
The widow, Hannah McKinney, was allowed pension
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3 -
on her application executed December 14, 1838, then a resident of Versailles, Kentucky, in her seventy-eighth year.
The widow, Hannah McKinney, was still living in Versailles, in 1843. She died December 16, 1845.
Reference was made to the children of John McKinney, and wife, Hannah; their names were not designated.
One John McKinney, Junior was Clerk of Woodford County, Kentucky, in 1833; it was not stated that he was related to the family.
Reference was made to the brothers and sisters of John McKinney, Senior, also to the brothers and sisters of his widow, Hannah McKinney, no names
shown.
The papers on file in this claim contain no
further discernible data in regard to family.
In order to obtain the name and address of the person who received the last payment of this pension, you should apply to The Comptroller General, General
Accounting Office, this city, and furnish the following data-
Hannah McKinney, widow of John McKinney
Certificate # 95
Issued May 8, 1843
Rate $186.66 per annum
Commenced March 4, 1843
Act of March 3, 1843
Kentucky Agency.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER
Executive Assistant
to the Administrator
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THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Form VAM-51-
12 - 5 - 41
BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
Division of Veterans' Administration Archives

NAME McKinney, John 
GRADE Private LINE Virginia
WARRANT NUMBER 12385 ACREAGE 100
ISSUED March 26, 1792 to Francis Graves, assignee
*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of ""Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800"" which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800.
Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.