Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 2226, for George Mc Kinsey, Connecticut

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn
McKinsey George or McKinsey
W 2226 B.L.W. 1418-100
Anna
CONTENTS

8,793 New York
George Mc Kinsey
of Groton . . in the state of New York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Huntington of the Connecticut line, for the term of 7 years
inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of . . 8 . . Dollars per month, to commence on the 15 th of April 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 2 nd of April 1819 and sent to John Ellis Esqr Ithaca NY
Arrears to 4th of Mar: 1819 10mo 12 3/4 / 30 = 84 44 3/4
Semi-ann. all'ce ending 6 Sep 1818 48.
$132 49
Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Notice sent Dec 10 th 1820
to George P. Stewart
Attorney New York

1398 New York Albany Anna McKinsey widow of George McKinsey who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private Connecticut line Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars 00 cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
3 rd February 1833 Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Aug 1853 and sent to
E. W. Edgecomb Cortland village N.Y.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 2-1848 Page 79 Vol. A
3/53
1818
Date of death not on roll

George W. Minerv. Declaration
George W. Minerv. Adm.
John Ellis Esq. Ithaca N.Y.

State of New York } } 106
Sauk County }
On this 18 th day of April 1818 - Before me the Subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Sauk, personally appeared George W. Kinsey aged sixty four years last January, resident in the town of Groton in said County who being first duly sworn according to Law doth on his Oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress entitled an Act for certain persons en- -gaged in the Land and Naval Service of the Uni- -ted States in the Revolutionary War, That he the said George W. Kinsey, enlisted in the town of Litch- -field in the State of Connecticut in Capt. Clarke's Company of Infantry, for the term of seven months in the year 1775 - That he continued to serve in said Corps or in the service of the United States until the expir- -ation of said seven months, when he was discharged in Cambridge in Massachusetts, and that he enlisted again in a company of Infantry in the Company Comman- -ded by Capt. D. Root in Col. Murrall's Regt. for the term of one year, which was in the year 1776 - That he continued to serve in said Corps or in the service of the United States, until late in the fall of said year, when he was discharged from service, in the Hospital at Lake George in the State of New York on account of ill health, and that he also enlisted again in Stonington in the State of Connecticut in the Company commanded by Capt. Eldridge in Col. Brantingham's Regt. for the war, which was in-
December

The year 1776 - That he continued to serve in said Corps or in the service of the United States untill the close of the war, when he was discharged at Newburgh near New- burgh in the State of New York, on the 8 th day of June 1783 That he was in the Battle of Brandywine, Red Bank, Monmouth, and several skirmishes, And that he is in indigent circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support - and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, except his dis- charge, which is here wife transmitted.
Sworn and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
George M c Kinsey
John Ellis
I John Ellis, one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Tompkins as aforesaid do certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said George M c Kinsey, did serve in the revolution- ary war as stated in the preceding declaration against the common enemy, and that I am personally acquainted with the said Geo: M c Kinsey, and am full- ly satisfied from my own knowledge, that he is in such indigent circumstances that he absolutely stands in need of the assistance of his Country for support And I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary of the Depart- ment of War, pursuant to the Act aforesaid. Attest of Congress this 18 th day of April 1818
John Ellis

State of New York Tompkins County I, Archer Green Clerk of the County of Tompkins. do Certify. the within Named John Ellis Esq. before whom the within Aff- idavit, and Certificate appears to have been made, was on the 18 th day of April last. a legal Acting Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. for and for said County. duly appointed by the authority of said State, and that I am well acquainted with the hand writing of the said Judge, and believe the said Signatures to be his own hand writing. Witness the Seal of said County. this first day of July, 1818. Archer Green Clerk.

State of New York, COUNTY OF Cortland
On this 19 th day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned Anna M c Kinsey a Judge within and for the county and state of New York the town of Groton in the county of Tompkins aged seventy five years, a resident of who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, approved the 3d day of February, 1853: Who says that she is the widow of George M c Kinsey deceased, who was a Private in the war of the Revolution, and was pensioned under the act of 18 th March 1818 at the rate of $ 96 per annum, and was paid at the Albany agency. She further declares that she was married to the said George M c Kinsey on the 14 th day of November 1831 in the town of Groton in the county of Tompkins in the state of New York .
And that she has no public or private record of her marriage.
She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid George M c Kinsey died in the town of Cortlandville in the county of Cortland and state of New York on the 28 th day of October 1844 . Proof of her widowhood and death of her husband is filed in the Pension Office when she drew her husband's last pay.
She further declares that she was a widow at the passage of the act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me.
Lewis Kingsley, C. J. Judge.
her Anna M c Kinsey mark
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court, is consequence of the infirmities of old age; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of this case, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Lewis Kingsley
STATE OF NEW YORK, Cortland County Clerk's Office,
I, RUFUS A. REED, Clerk of said County, do Certify,
That Lewis Kingsley Esq., before whom the annexed instrument was proved or acknowledged, was, at the time of taking such proof or acknowledgment, a JUDGE OF THE PEACE in and for said County, duly authorized and qualified to take the same. And further: That I am well acquainted with his hand writing, and verily believe the signature thereto, purporting to be his, is genuine; and that the said instrument is executed in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal, at Cortlandville, this 23 rd day of April 1853.
Rufus A. Reed Clerk.

State of New York, COUNTY OF Cortland
On this 19 th day of March A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned Anna M c Kinsey a Judge within and for the county and state aforesaid Anna M c Kinsey aged seventy five years, a resident of the town of Groton in the county of Tompkins and state of New York who being duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress approved the 3d day of February, 1853:
Who says that she is the widow of George M c Kinsey deceased, who was a Private in the war of the Revolution, and was pensioned under the act of 18 th March 1818 at the rate of $ 96 per annum, and was paid at the Albany agency. She further declares that she was married to the said George M c Kinsey on the 14 th day of November 1831 in the town of Groton in the county of Tompkins in the state of New York .
And that she has no public or private record of her marriage.
She further declares that her husband, the aforesaid George M c Kinsey died in the town of Cortlandville in the county of Cortland and state of New York on the 28 th day of October 1844 . Proof of her widowhood and death of her husband is filed in the Pension Office when she drew her husband's last pay.
She further declares that she was a widow at the passage of the act, and is still a widow, and that she has never before made application for a pension.
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Lewis Kingsley, Cortland Co. Judge.
her Anna M c Kinsey mark
I hereby certify that the above named deponent is unable to attend the sitting of the Court, in consequence of the infirmities of old age; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of this case, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Lewis Kingsley, Cortland Co. Judge.
Cortl
In day of

State of New York, Tompkins COUNTY. } ss
On this 21 st day of April A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Robert Forsyth aged Sixty three years, a resident of Ledyard in the county of Tompkins and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he has been well acquainted with George M c Kinsey of Groton in said county a Revolutionary Prisoner That he is also ac- quainted with his wife Anna M c Kinsey that he was present at the time of the marriage of said George M c Kinsey to his wife Anna That the said George M c Kinsey was married to the said Anna in the town of Groton Tompkins Co NY by the Reverend Mr Harrison On or about the Twentieth day of November One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty one and that the said George & Anna lived toge- ther as husband & wife until the death of the said George M c Kinsey and that the said Anna still continues his Widow
Robert Forsyth
State of New-York } ss. Tompkins County Clerk's Office,
J. EZRA WEAVER, Clerk of the said county, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said county, do hereby certify that N. SPENCER WEST Esquire, before whom the preceding instrument, was proven or acknowledged, was at the time of tak- ing such proof or acknowledgment, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly elected, sworn, and authorized to act as such, and to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the hand-writing of such Justice, and verify before that the signature to the preceding acknow- ledgment is genuine, and that the same is executed and acknowledged in conformity with the laws of said State
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said county and Courts, at Ithaca, this Twenty Second day of April 1853
Ezra Weaver Clerk.

State of New York, Tompkins COUNTY. } ss
On this 21 st day of April A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Robert Forsyth aged Sixty three years, a resident of Louden in the county of Tompkins and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he has been well acquainted with George M c Kinney of Grotton in said county a Revolutionary Pensioner That he is also ac- quainted with his wife Anna M c Kinney That he was present at the time of the marriage of said George M c Kinney to his wife Anna That the said George M c Kinney was married to the said Anna in the town of Grotton Tompkins Co NY by the Reverend Mr Harrison On or about the Twentieth day of November One Thousand Eight Hundred and Thirty one and That the said George & Anna lived toge- ther as husband & wife until the death of the said George M c Kinney and that the said Anna still continues his Widow
Robert Forsyth
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me,
Alpheus West } Justice of the peace }
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Alpheus West justice of the peace
Subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said county and all day of April 1853 G. A. Lawrence Clerk.

A Just and True Inventory of the Real and Personal Property of George M c Kinzie a Revolutionary Soldier whose name is subscribed to the annexed certificate.
Real Property
15. Acres of Land and a log house — $150.00
Personal Property
1. Cow, 3. Hogs, 4 Small Pigs 15.00 Shovel and Tongs 2.00 6. old chairs, 2. Tramelts 4.25. 5 Tea cups & Saucers 1.25. 1. Frying pan, 1. Tea Kettle 1.50. 1. fine pail Kettle, 1 dish Kettle 3.50. 1. Old Earthen Pot, 1. wooden Mortar 00.44 1. Tea Pot Earthen, 1. Pitcher 00.50. 2. wooden bowls, 1 Skimmer Tin 00.34 1. Tin Dipper, 1. Tin Cup 00.22 1. Lintel, 1. Light Stand 1.50 2. Old axes, 2. Old hoes 2.00 1. Ton of hay 5.00
Valued at $186.25
Debts from the said George M c Kinzie In Notes and other demands — $152.00
George M c Kinzie

STATE OF NEW-YORK, } ss. Tompkins COUNTY, }
On this Twenty Seventh day of September 1820 personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of Common Pleas, holden in and for the said county, in said State, constituted a Court of Record, by the laws of said State, with power to hear, try and determine, all actions real, personal, and mixed, arising in the said county, and also all transitory actions, although the same may not have arisen within the said county, and with other powers,
George M c Neicey aged fifty five years, resident in the town of Groton in the said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare, that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows:
That he Enlisted in Boston in the Year Seventy five and served Seven Months in Regiment Commanded by General Putnam, and in the Year 1776. Enlisted under Benj t Troop in Barels. Reg t and served Seven Months and at the latter End of 1776. Enlisted under Captain James Eldredy, in Stoning town Connecticut First Reg t . He thinks Commanded by Colonel Huntingtons. That he Enlisted during the war and was discharged in 1782. in General Washingtons Barge, on North River, and that applied for the pension on 17 th of April 1818 and drew from the fourth of September following, to the fourth of March 1820.
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18th day of March, 1818, and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner, disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an act of Congress, entitled "an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval services of the United States in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March 1818; and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts or debts due me, nor have I any other income than what is contained in the schedule hereunto annexed, and by me subscribed.
That he has a wife aged sixty seven years and is so infirm as not to do any thing towards their support, and Stephen aged 25 years, and has not ability either mental or bodily to support himself, and that he himself is unable to do but a very little labour, and has no other means of support.
Subscribed and sworn before me this 27 th day of September 1820. in open court George M c Neicey
Augustus Cray, one of the Judges of Tompkins County Court.

State of New York
Tompkins County Clerks office
I, George P. Frost, Deputy Clerk of the court of Common Pleas in and for said county, do hereby certify, that the foregoing oath and the Schedule thereunto annexed are truly copied from the Record of said court - And
That it is the opinion of the said court that the Total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid Schedule is one hundred and eighty six Dollars and Twenty Five cents.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said County this 14 th day of Nov. 1820
Geo. P. Frost, Deputy Clerk
George M. Huggins copy & certificate 8793. G. Frost Tompkins Co
[Faint, mirrored handwritten text, likely bleed-through from the reverse side of the page. It appears to be a signature and the word 'Deputy'.]

July 18, 1934
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
George McKinsey-W.2226 BA-J/AWF
Miss Henrietta McKinsey Waynesville Ohio
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of your great grandfather, George McKinsey.
A careful search of the Revolutionary War records of this office has been made and the record of only one, George McKinsey, has been found; the surname has been searched under similar spellings.
This office is unable to furnish the record of a soldier of the War of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States, based upon his military service in that war.
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, W.2226, based upon the Revolutionary War service of George McKinsey.
He was born in January 1755 or 1756, place not given, nor are the names of his parents shown.
George McKinsey enlisted in Lebanon, Connecticut, in 1775 and served seven months in Captain Clark's company, Colonel Putnam's Connecticut regiment, and was in the battle of Bunker Hill. He enlisted in 1776, served in Captain Benjamin Throop's company, Colonel Burrall's Connecticut regiment, was discharged in the fall of that year, on account of ill health, served about seven months. He enlisted in December, 1776 in Stonington, Connecticut, served in Captain James Eldridge's company, Colonel Huntington's Connecticut regiment, was in the battles of Monmouth and Stony

Point and in several skirmishes, continued to serve until discharged, June 8, 1783, at that time in Colonel Swift's Second Connecticut regiment.
The soldier, George McKinsey, was allowed pension on his application executed April 18, 1818, then living in Groton, Tompkins County, New York.
In 1820 he referred to his wife at that time sixty-seven years old, but did not give her name, and to "Stephen aged twenty-five years", whose relationship is not shown.
George McKinsey married November 17, 1831 in Groton, New York, Anna, her maiden name not stated. He died October 28, 1844 in Cortlandville, Cortland County, New York.
His widow, Anna McKinsey, was allowed pension on her application executed March 17, 1853, while residing in Groton, New York, aged seventy-five years.
There are no further data in this claim relative to the family of George McKinsey.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

1918 June 4 Hist. to George McK. Roberts Letter in H.F. 3737 Daniel Talmage. 1923, Mar. 1 Hist. to Mrs. R.Y. Wallace - Ev. 1934. July 18. " " Henrietta McKuray - Ev.
29/4
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 2226 Anna McInerney, Widow. George McInerney. Pard. Rev. Word.
Act Feb. 3. 1888.
Index :— Vol. M, Page 17
[Arrangement of 1870.]

N o 1180.
Anna M c Kinsey widow of George M. Y.
Let to E. W. Edgecomb 24 th June/03
Act Feb y 3/03.

April 27. 1853
Appl. of Anna McKinsey widow of George. M c Kinsey, New York
6.19
Act 3 d Febry: 1853. $96.00 Per Annum Allowance 3 d Febry: 1853 Resig:
Exec. Edycomb Coorland Village Coorland Co N.Y.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business

By His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America.
THESE are to CERTIFY that the Bearer hereof George W. Kinsey in the second Connat. Regiment, having faithful- ly served the United States from Dec. 1776. to June 1783 - and being inlisted for the War only, is hereby DISCHARGED from the American Army.
GIVEN at HEAD-QUARTERS
June 83
Geo. Washington
By His Excellency's
Command,
John M'Call
REGISTERED in the Books of the Regiment,
J. Curtis
Adjutant.
16 60 67 71 80 24 13 30 29 24/96

HEAD-QUARTERS, June 8th 1783.
THE within CERTIFICATE shall not avail the Bearer as a Discharge, until the Ratification of the definitive Treaty of Peace; previous to which Time, and until Proclamation thereof shall be made, He is to be considered as being on Furlough.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
George Mc Kinsey W. L. S. L. Lebanon.
G. H. [unclear]

Cortland Village July 22 nd 1853
Sir I send you herewith additional evidence in support of the application of Anna M c Kinsey Widow of George M c Kinsey deceased for a Pardon under the act of February 8 th 1853—
I am Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
E W E d g comb
Hon L P Waldo Comr of Pensions Washington D.C.

Pension Office 24 th June 1853
Sir,
Mrs; Anna M c Kinsey, who claims a pension as the widow of George M c Kinsey, must file the affidavits of two or more witnesses, certified to be credible, that she is now a widow, was at the passage of the Act of 3 rd February 1853, that she was married to George M c Kinsey & that he was a Revolutionary pensioner of the State of New York. Proof must be furnished that the Anna M c Kinsey, who has applied for a pension under the Act of 3 rd February 1853, is the widow of said pensioner George.
Her claim is necessarily suspended.
Very Respectfully J d Waldo Commissioner
E. H. Edgcomb. Esq. Cortland Village Cortland Co. N.Y.

Mc Kinsey

Brief in the case of Anna M. Kinsey, widow of George, Tomkins County and State of New York, act 3 d Febr y : 1853
Claim, ("original," or for increase)
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner, under the act of 18 th March, 1818, & Cont d .
Parole
proof of marriage
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
E. W. Edgecomb Esq., Can'tano Village, Can'tano Co., N.Y. Name and residence of Agent
E. B. Boynton, Examining Clerk.

William B Goff
Oct 26 th 1829
Several cases see invoice
Rev Wm
1563, 1564
71565
2446
Recorded P 422 Vols.

War Department Pounty Land Office Oct 26 th 1829
Sir
Your two letters under date of the 21 st Ins t enclosing the applications for Pounty Land, of the Heirs of Jn o Robertson of the New York line - The Heirs of John Shute of the New Hampshire line - The Certificate of heirship in the case of John Smiths Heirs, and the application of Cha s Wightman for the Pounty Land of George M c Kenzie, who was a Private of the Connecticut line, are duly received and examined.
You will herewith receive Land Warrants N o 1563 for the Heirs of John Smith, N o 1564. for the Heirs of Jn o Shute and N o 1565. for the Heir of John Robertson, the receipt whereof, you will please acknowledge on separate papers stating in the same, the number of the Warrant and the line of the Soldier.
In regard to the application of Charles Wightman, I have to inform you that, Land Warrant N o 1418 issued on the 4 th Decem r 1828, in the name of George M c Kenzie who was a Private of Swifts Reg t of the Connecticut line, and was delivered to, and receipted for, by the Hon ble David Woodcock of the State of New York - His papers are therefore, herewith returned.
Respectfully Yours
Wm Gordon
W. Wm B Goff Heckimer New York

State of New York County of Tompkins } ss
On this 18 day of July A. D. 1853, personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Daniel B. Marsh aged  years, a resident of Groton in the county of Tompkins and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he has been acquainted with George McKinsey late of the town of Groton deceased That he was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the State of New York that he has been acquainted with him for upwards of Twenty - years Past -
That he is also acquainted with his Wife Anna McKinsey that they lived together as Husband & Wife for several years before the death of the said George McKinsey and were reported as such.
That the said Anna McKinsey is the count- cal Person who is the Widow of the identical George McKinsey who was the Revolutionary Pensioner who died about the year A.D. 1844 leaving his widow him surviving whose name is Anna McKinsey who still continues his Widow -
D. B. Marsh
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me.
Alpheus West Justice of the peace
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Alpheus West

State of New York County of Tompkins
ss 18 th
A. D. 1853,
On this 18 th day of July personally appeared before the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace within and for the county and state aforesaid, Garry Chambers aged  years, a resident of Groton in the county of Tompkins and state of New York who, being duly sworn according to law doth depose and say
That he has been acquainted with George M c Kinsey late of the town of Groton deceased that he was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the State of New York that he he has been acquainted with him for upwards of Nineteen Years past from the time of his first acquaintance That he is also acquainted with his Wife Anna M c Kinsey that they lived together as Husband & Wife for several years before the death of the said George M c Kinsey and were reputed as such That the said Anna M c Kinsey is the identical Person who is the Widow of the identical George M c Kinsey who was the Revolutionary Pensioner who died about the year 1844- leaving his Widow him surviving whose name is Anna M c Kinsey who still continues his Widow-
Garry Chambers
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid, before me.
Alpheus West Justice of the peace
I certify that the above named deponent is a reputable witness; and I further certify that I have no interest in the result of the case where this is to be used, and am not concerned in its prosecution.
Alpheus West

State of New-York
Tompkins County Clerk's Office,
ss.
I, EZRA WEAVER, Clerk of said county, and also Clerk of the Courts in and for said county, do hereby certify that Stephen West Esquire, before whom the preceding declaration was subscribed and sworn, and whose name appears to the Jurat thereof, was at the date of the same an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said county, duly elected, sworn, and authorized to act as such, and to take the same: And further, that I am well acquainted with the handwriting of such Justice, and verily believe that the signature to the preceding Jurat is genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, Courts, at Ithaca, this
I have hereunto subscribed my name, and affixed the seal of the said county and Nineteenth day of July 1855
Ezra Weaver Clerk.

Portland Village Portland County N.Y. April 23 1853
Sir I send you the application for a Pension of Anna M c Kinsey - Widow of George M c Kinsey under the act of February 3 d 1853 -
When acted on Report to me I am Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant
B W Edgcomb
Hon L. P. Waldo Com d of Pensions Washington D.C.

Hakima 21 st 1829-
To The Hon d .
J. H. Eaton Esq 2 Secretary of War of The United States -
Enclosed are the papers of Charles Wightman, heir of W m Wightman who purchased the Land due to George McKenzie for his Revolutionary Services - in the year 1790 -
Please forward his Warrant, to the Subscriber at "Berkimer New York"
Yours Sincerely
Wm B. Goff
Warrant No 12418. issued on 24 th Decem r 1828 in the name of George M c Kenzie, Private of the Connecticut line, and delivered to and accepted for by the Hon d David Woodworth Attorney

George M. Kinney Power of Atty
No. 1418
George M. Kinney
Pris
Conn.
Att to Hon David Woodcock
N. York

State of New York County of Tompkins 3 rd
I George McKinney aged seventy years do upon oath testify & declare that about or in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy seven I enlisted or entered the service as a private during the war in the Regiment Comanded by Col l Huntington & afterwards served in the Regiment Comanded by Col l Swift & that I continued in the service aforesaid untill the close of the war when I was regularly discharged from the said second Regiment comanded by Col l Swift of the continental line & when I was a private my discharge now being in the war Office in the City of Washington
Therefore know all men by these presents That I George McKinney aforesaid do hereby constitute and appoint David Woodcock Esq r of the Village of Ithaca in said County of Tompkins to be my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name to demand and receive from the Secretary of war of the United States a warrant for the quantity of Land due to me as aforesaid & my said attorney is hereby fully authorized & empowered for the special purposes above expressed
In witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand and Seal this 21 st day of October 1828-
Alvah Jarvis
George McKinney
I Elijah West aged eighty six years do upon oath declare that I have long acquainted with George McKinney who has subscribed the above declaration in my presence & well know him to be the person therein represented himself to be & further I do believe that he did perform the military service therein stated
Attest-
Alvah Jarvis
Elijah West
State of New York County of Tompkins 3 rd
Before Alvah Jarvis an Justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid personally appeared the above named George McKinney subscriber to the above declaration & in my presence acknowledged the power of attorney thereto subjoined to be his free act & deed & likewise personally appeared Elijah West who has subscribed the above certificate of identity both to me well known to be men of respectability & truth and solemn oath to the truth of the depositions by them respectively subscribed this 21 st day of October 1828
Alvah Jarvis Justice of the peace
I certify that Alvah Jarvis the person before whom the above acknowledgment is taken is a Justice of the peace in the County of Tompkins and that

The above signature is his hand writing D r in 4 th 1828, D r Woodworth

Frankfort Indiana Feb. 12 th 1923
Commissioners of Pensions. Sir -
I wish to get information in regard to one George W. McKinsey who was a Connecticut Pensioner in 1818 and a soldier in the Revolution for seven years. He enlisted four different times in the seven years. I have the dates of his enlistments. I received these from the Adjutant General (G. M. Cole) at Hartford Connecticut. His second enlistment was Feb. 10, 1777 promoted

to corporal July 11, 1779, reduced Jan. 1 st , 1781 residence Stonington the other three enlistments does not state his residence
I am a descendant of this soldier and want it for D.A.R. purposes.
Hoping to hear from you at an early date.
I am Respectfully,
Mrs R. N. Wallace
700, E. Clinton, ct.
Answered Mar. 1-1923 by E.W. aut

17. D. 2
Frank. fort Indiana Jan. 29, 1923.
Pension Department, Washington,
I wish to know or establish the Genealogy of one George W. McKinsey Wacker (Mac. Kenzie) in Scotch, who was a Revolutionary Soldier. He was a Connecticut Pensioner in 1818, residing in New York. His war record is found on pages 66, 148, 346, 363, and 643. of Connecticut Men in War of Revolution.
I want this history for D. A. R. purposes, and trusting you could give me.

some information as to who he married His wife's first name was Sarah but I do not know her maiden name and when he settled after the Revolution Our family history says he settled in North Carolina, and I have his History from that time to the present.
Hoping to hear from you at your convenience I am Respectfully,
Mrs R. H. Wallace 700. E. Clinton St.

Waynesville, Ohio July 3, 1934
Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C.
Gentlemen:
see According to our records my Great Grandfather George McKinsey (GEORGE MCKINSEY) served in the Revolutionary War. One George McKinsey served from Connecticut but I am trying to ascertain whether that is the ancestor or not.
I received a record of his services in Conn. from the Adjutant General's Office. He told me perhaps you could give me additional information concerning his record.
I would appreciate any thing you may be able to give me.
Thanking you, I am
Very truly yours,
Henrietta McKinsey
(Miss) Henrietta McKinsey Waynesville, Ohio
P.S. I would like to know whether he applied for a pension at any time. He lived in South Carolina and Waynesville, Ohio after returning from the War.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
H.F. 2,226
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
In reply to your request of _____, received _____ for a statement of the military history of George McKinsey or M c Kinsey a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1775 7 mos. Pvt. Clark Putnam Conn   1776 7 mos. Benjamin Thrapp Burrall   Dec. 1776 June 8. 1783 James Eldridge 2 d Huntington Griff  
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill, Stony Point & Monmouth
Residence of soldier at enlistment, not stated
Date of application for pension, Apr. 18. 1818. His cl. was al.
Residence at date of application, Goshen, Tompkins Co. N.Y.
Age at date of application, born Jan y 1755 or 1765 Died Oct 28. 1844 at Coitlandville N.Y.
Remarks: In 1820 he referred to his wife then 67 years old name not stated and to "Stephen aged 25 years" whose relationship is not stated. He mar. Nov. 17. 1831 at Goshen N.Y. Anna — She was al. pens. on an app. ex. Mar. 17. 1853 while a resident of Goshen N.Y. aged 75 years.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*
NAME McLinsley, Jesse GRADE Private LINE Maryland
WARRANT NUMBER 11512 ACREAGE 100 ISSUED April 8, 1796 To — not shown —
*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.