Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 26253, for Robert Mc Kinney, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
McKinney, Robert Margaret
W 26253
CONTENTS

Maine N o . 26,026
Robert M c Kinney of Lincoln Co., in the State of Maine who was a Private in the company commanded by Captain Nickley of the Regt. commanded by Col. M c Gobb in the Maine Troops time for 14 months & 18 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 48 Dollars 64 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 19 th day of Dec r . 1833 and sent to Hon. E. Ravenagh M.P.
Arrears to the 4th of Sept. 1833 124.60 Semi-ant. allowance ending 4 th March 1834 24.32
$145.92
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by D. Brown Clerk, Book E, Vol. 1 Page 34

4585,
1891
April 29 Carroll M'Kinney history Proo
Name Margaret M c Kinney widow of Robert who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
D. J. Wright Aug 4 1855
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 48 Dollars 64. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of March 1849 and sent to
N. C. Reed Pikeburg Ky.
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under Act February 2, 1848, Page 22

This may certify that there is an intention between Robert McKinney and Margaret George Town. They have been lawfully joined and stand recorded with one as the Law
Dated at George Town this 10 th of December
original record to be sent to the Secretary
December 11 th 1892 Robert McKinney and Margaret George was married By John Winston Just Peace
William Butler Town Clerk
McKinney, Robert Mass W26253

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July 1838. entitled an act granting half pay & pension to certain widows.
State of Maine Legislature
On this nineteenth day of October A.D. 1838
Personally appeared before me Nathaniel G. Dole Judge of Probate in and for the county of Lincoln Margaret M c Kinney, widow aged seventy three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by Con- gress passed July 7 th 1838. entitled an act granting half pay & pension to certain widows. That she is the widow of Robert M c Kinney who was a soldier of the Revo- lution and a pensioner under the act of Congress of June 7. 1832. as by his pension certificate number 26026 will appear. reference thereto to be had. which certificate was granted to him upon evidence of his service in the Revolutionary war satisfactory to the Commission of Pensions. She further declares that her maiden name was Margaret Hanson of Georgetown, that she was married to said Robert M c Kinney at Georgetown on the 11 th day of December, 1789. by John Hanson Esq. a justice of the Peace. That she here annexes the original certificate of her marriage given her on the day of her wedding by John Hanson Esq. who married her to the said Robert M c Kinney and has been in her possession ever since

She further declares that she was married to her said Robert McRaney her husband on the eleventh day of December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty five that her husband the aforesaid Robert McRaney died on the twenty fourth day of October A.D. 1835; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the village, but the marriage took place previous to the first of January one hundred and thirty four, to wit at the time above stated. and that she has never been married to any other person since his death.
Witness Moses Riggs H.H.
Margaret McRaney

State of Maine County of Lincoln Co. October 19. 1838
This day personally appeared before me Judge of the Court of Probate in and for said County, the same being a Court of Record & keeping a record of wills & estates of persons deceased. Margaret W. Romney before named. (She being unable to attend Court from bodily infirmity) and desired the foregoing declaration to be reduced to writing, and the same time since understood by her that she understood her same facts and made solemn oath that the same was true.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court the day & year before written.
Nathan Grooton Judge of Probate for said County.
McKinney, Robert Mass W26253

Robert McKinney son to George and Sarah McKinney of Georgetown was born in said Town April 17: 1758. A true Copy of Record
Attest
John Hinkley Town Clerk
[J. Maye, S. C. C. R.]

Robert M. Remy
3.
No 2,706

State of Maine.
LINCOLN, ss— I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that the true annexed paper, signed by the Judge and attested by the Clerk, contains the original proceedings of the Court of Common Pleas, at a special session thereof holden at in said County, by the Hon. John Rugg, one of the Judges of said Court on the eleventh day of August A. D. 1832, in the matter of the application of Robert McKenny for a Pension. IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court this 14 th day of August A. D. 1832.
Nathl Coffin CLERK.
myttria at Georgetown, and marched in the month of June for Camden, that he went by water carriage to George's river, & then by land to Camden and arrived there in June 1779. — afterwards proceeded to Baker's port on the Penobscot river, & was there engaged in guarding against Indians & Tories, & remained there until the transport american fleet arrived with the troops to attack Bagaduce, & then went on board a transport, & in July 1779, landed under capt. Winkley, at Bagaduce & was in the engagement, between the British & Americans & was near capt. Winkley, when he was mortally wounded — that he left Bagaduce a day or two, after the defeat of the American forces & returned by land to Penobscot river — that he proceeded immediately down said river, & went on duty at a place called Cox's head — under capt. Benjamin Lemen, & then served at said Cox's Head under said capt. Benjamin Lemen till the end of the year 1779, — He further on oath says, that he served in the year 1779 eight months and was in the Regiment in Lincoln County, commanded by Saml. M c . Cobb colonel — & Drummer Ser all Lieutenants colonel — that at Bagaduce General Lovele commanded the

STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF LINCOLN SS.
At a Court of Common Pleas holden at Beth in said County on the 11 day of August A. D. eighteen hundred and thirty-two, personally appeared in open Court, before JOHN RUGGLES, Esq. one of the Judges thereof,
Robert M'Kinney a resident of Georgetown in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine, aged seventy four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress passed June 7, 1832. That he entered the service , in
May 1779 under captain John Winkley in the militia at Georgetown , and marched in the month of June for Camden , that he went by water carriage to Georgie's river , & then by land to Camden and arrived there in June 1779 . — afterwards proceeded to Beth's port on the Penobscot river , & was then engaged in guarding against Indian Hosts , & remained there until the American fleet arrived with the troops to attack Bagaduce , & then went on board a transport, & in July 1779 , landed under capt. Winkley , at Bagaduce & was in the engagement between the British & American — I was near capt. Winkley , when he was mortally wounded — that he left Bagaduce a day or two, after the defeat of the American forces & returned by land to Penobscot river — that he proceeded immediately down said river, went on duty at a place called Cox's head under capt.
Benjamin Leavitt , & then served at said Cox's Head under said capt. Benjamin Leavitt till the end of the year 1779 .
He further on oath says, that he served in the year 1779  eight months and was in the Regiment in Lincoln County , commanded by Samuel M c Cobb colonel — & Drummer saw all Lieutenant Colonel — that at Bay  General Lorde commanded the land forces, & Commodore Dattinson on

my memory on oath says, that he served in the year 1779 eight months and was in the Regiment in Lincoln County, commanded by Samuel W. Cobb colonel - & Drums were led by Lieutenant Colonel - that at Bay adams General Lorde commanded the land forces, & Commodore Pattinson or Pattinshall commanded the fleet this applicant further on oath says, that he again entered the service in Com Span. M c Cobb Regiment, in 1781 on the first of June and under Capt. Jordey Parker, at Cox's head on Rappahannock river & was discharged the twentieth of Dec- ember, the same year, making a service in 1781 of six months & 20 days - that he has a record of his age & annexes it - He further testifies, that he was drafted by Capt. Rinkley at Geor- getown in 1779 for the expedition against Bayadams, and volunteered under Capt. Jorden Parker, in 1781 to serve at Cox's head - - that he never received any written discharge from any service - That he was born in Georgetown in 1758, has lived there all his days - that he is known to Thomas Linnun, William Lee - Thomas Linnun who can testify to his
character for truth & veracity and can also testify to his services as stated in this appli- -cation - and that the persons whom affidavits are annexed are the only living witnesses who have personal knowledge of his services that can now be produced Subscribed and sworn to the day & Robert L. McHenry year aforesaid A. Ruggles, J. G. G. P. Mark

he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on any pension roll of any agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the agency in the State of
Robert 1/24 + McVinnay mark
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. Before
John Ruggles
Judge of the Court of Com. Pleas for the State of Maine.
11 clp

Mr William Lee Thomas Linnun
residing in Pheasant residing in Pheasant with Robert McKinney who has subscribed and from the above declaration that we believe him to be seventy four years of age, that he is a reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution and that we concur in that opinion
Thomas Linnun
Sworn to and Subscribed the day & year aforesaid
J. Ruggles J. C. P.
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatives prescribed by the War Department) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states and the Court further certify that it appears to them that William Lee who has served the preceding was a resident of Pheasant in the County of ... and that he was also a soldier of the revolution and that the foregoing statement is entitled to credible passing and that their statement is entitled
I, Clerk of the Courts of Record and Court of Common Pleas for Lincoln County, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Robert McKinney for a pension. J. Ruggles J. C. P.
Attest Nath Loffin Clk.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, on this day of A. D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty-
Clerk of the Courts of Record and Court of Common Pleas in Lincoln County.

I Thomas Lemmon of Georgetown, in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine aged seventy two years on oath declare, that I am well acquainted with Robert McKinney of Georgetown, and have known him ever since I can remember; and before the War of the Revolution, I believe him to be seventy four years old. - In the month of May 1779, as I believe I was a soldier in Capt John Hinkley's company of Militia at George- town, said McKinney was then detached or drafted to go in the expedition to Bagaduce, we went together by water to George's river and then to Camden. I was with said McKinney when he landed at Bagaduce and was with the engagement with him at that place with the British. I was wounded and sent to Boston, and was not afterwards in the service that year, but believe he served the remainder of the year 1779 at Cox's head as he states in his application. I was again a soldier with said McKinney at Cox's head in the year 1781, under Capt Jordan Parker, and know of his serving that year, six months and a little more. W m McKinney is a man of truth & veracity, and is to be believed. Thomas Lemmon
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year aforesaid in open Court. I further certify that the said Thos. Lemmon is a credible person & his statement entitled to belief. J. Nesbitt, Clerk.
Attest Nathl Coffin Clerk
Attest Nathl Coffin Clerk

I John Oliver of Georgetown in the County of Lincoln State of Maine aged Seventy one years in September next, on oath declare that I am well acquainted with Robert W m Kinney of Georgetown, Maine before the Revolutionary war. was in Capt Hinkley's company with him, in the expedition to Bayahue in the year 1779. landed with him in July of that year, and was in the engagement with the British with him in which Capt Hinkley was mortally wounded. I also on oath declare that I served out the remainder of the year 1779. with him at Cox's Head under Capt Brigs Lement. - John Oliver
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year aforesaid in open court I further certify that the said John Oliver is a credible person & his statement entitled to belief in W m Huggins J. C. C. P. Attest Nath l Coffin Clk
I Alexander Raynes of Georgetown in the County of Lincoln, aged seventy one years in October next, on oath declare that I have known Robert W m Kinney of Georgetown since since the war of the Revolution, and was a soldier with him at Cox's Head in the year 1781. under Capt Jordan Parker. The time of our enlistment was six months and he served that time,
Alexander Raynes
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year aforesaid in open court I further certify that the said Raynes is a credible person and his statement entitled to belief in W m Huggins J. C. C. P. Attest Nath l Coffin Clk

I Jeremiah Sperry of Georgetown in the County of Lincoln, aged seventy two years in December next on oath do say that I will know Robert McKinney of Georgetown, that he is a little older than myself. I was a soldier with him at Cox's Head on Kennebec river in the year 1781. under Capt. Jordan Parker, and he served there, six months. I have known him ever since he is a man of truth and fair character.
Jeremiah Sperry
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year aforesaid in open Court. and I further certify that the said Sperry is a credible person & his statement entitled to belief Jno Hughes J. Clerk
Attest Nath. Coffin
I Thomas Lemont of Bath aged Seventy three years on oath state that I will know Robert McKinney of Georgetown that he was a soldier of the revolution, that he served at Cox's Head in then Georgetown in the State of Maine for six months in the year 1779 in the company commanded by Captain Benjamin Lemont. and that said McKinney also served at said Cox's Head as a soldier in the company commanded by Captain Jordan Parker, six months in the year 1781.
Thos Lemont
Subscribed and sworn to the day and year aforesaid in open Court. and I further certify that the said Lemont is a credible person & his statement entitled to belief Jno Hughes J. Clerk
Attest Nath. Coffin Clerk

State of Maine County of Sagadahoc ss Be it known that before me a justice of the Peace, (the undersigned) in and for the county & State aforesaid Personally appeared John S. McKinney aged forty five years, resident of Georgetown, who being duly cautioned & sworn in due form of law, States he is the son of Robert McKinney who was a revolutionary soldier, private in the State of Maine, that he resided in the State of Maine when he went into the Revolution & that he died on the or about the twenty fourth day of October A D 1837, that the wife of said McKinney named Margaret, died on the twelfth day of January, A D 1849, that they were man- ied on the 14 th day of November A D 1839, a Record of which may be found at Washington D C, where makes this application for the purpose of drawing a pension to which he may be entitled, that they were residents of Georgetown at the time of their death, and further more. By these Presents constitutes, appoints, & fully, empowers, & authorized irrevocably,
David T. Wright of Bowd- oinham in the State of Maine as his true and lawful Attorney for him and in his name & stead & for all the heirs of said McKinney in their name & stead to examine prosecute to demand & receive from the Government Pensions Officers their rights in all and any manner of claim for arrear of pay, half pay or commutation, pay, for pension increase if the heirs of said McKinney to which in right of their said Father, and to further receive all all and any powers of Attorney hereby conferred any person or persons. In witness whereof, the said John S. McKinney has on this twenty fifth day of July, A D 1855 hereunto set his hand & affixed his seal, John S. McKinney Witness Margaret J Seal Witness Washington Seal
Signed sealed acknowledged & sworn to before me & further certify that John S. McKinney has always by the community been known as the son of Robert McKinney, that the attesting are credible persons, that I have no interest in the result of this claim, Dated at Georgetown this twenty fifth day of July A D 1855, David T. Wright Justice of the Peace.

State of Maine County of Sagadahoc ss On this the 18 th Day of July A.D. 1855
Personally appeared James H. Wright a disinterested person of the State of Maine & after being sworn in due form of law states that the following relation to the death of the Margaret McKim is a true copy of Family Record now in possession of John McKim to the best of his judgment,
Margaret McKim died at Georgetown on the twelfth day of January, A.D. 1840,
A true Copy J. West, for H. Wright
Sworn to & subscribed on the day & year above written
Before me J. Wright Justice of the Peace

2706
Robert McKinney
Admit
14 Mo 18 days Yr
This did originally relinquish see his relinquishment - in double he renounces all interest
Nathl Coffin Esq.
Muscogee Name

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office,
Oct 8. 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjunct notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done. These points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, showing the Service of Robert M c Kinney
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     1779 8 Capt Hunkley Col M c Colb 74. Wadsworth's order &   1781 6 20 Capt Parker Col M c Colb 4 witnesses. None of whom are entitled as credible  
Application should be made to the Secy of the State of Mass for evidence of the claimants since he has this certificate see the same he relinquishes all claims to a pension —
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
 1. The Regular Troops.  2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers.  3. Persons employed in the Naval Service.  4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of } On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ 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 provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. [This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of _____
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states.
I _____ of the Court of _____ do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this _____ day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out.
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, who has hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, 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 A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the _____ and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the _____ and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this _____ day of _____ &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? 3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.
6. { To a Soldier. { Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. { Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?
7. State the names of persons to whom you are 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.
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the inquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court under whom he served.  [and place of abode]  by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before  Proof by which the declaration is supported.

Reg
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 26253
Margaret McRae wid of Robert McRae Phila. Pa.
Act Feb 2 d 1848.
Index: Vol M , Page 26
[Arrangement of 1870.]

2692
Repd
Maine
Margaret McKinney.
widow of
Robert McKinney, Decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of June, 1832.
and who died on the 24th: October, 1835-
of Lincoln Co in the State of Maine -
who was a private in the Company - commanded
by Captain Hinkley - of the Regt - commanded
by Col: McCabe - in the Mass. militia
for 14 months & 18 days -
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine -
at the rate of 48 - Dollars 64 Cents per annum,
to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th: day of May 1839 and sent to Nathl. Grooton, Bath, Maine
Arrears to the 4th of March 1839 $145.92
Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 24.32
$170.24
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by M c Intire Clerk, Book 2 Vol. 1 Page 15

Apr 29 Ap 44
Sub Nathe Groton Oct 8th 45
5212
Maine
Margaret McKinney widow of Robert McKinney who was a Private in the Mass s Lines
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 48 Dollars 64 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 29 day of April 1844 and sent to
Nathaniel Groton Beth. Maine.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 33.
died 24 Oct 1835

Robert McKinney (Me here) when paid Due 24 th Oct 1835 for that force. JH HHL

I Jeremiah Shinnery of Georgetown in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine, aged about seventy-four years, on oath declare, that I am well acquainted with Robert M. Shinnery of Georgetown and have known him from during and ever since the war of the Rebellion, in the year 1861- Robert M. Shinnery was a soldier under Colonel Joshua Parker at a place called Coyshead, on Kennebec river, and did con- stant duty till the first of Decem- ber that year, he entered on duty the first of June the same year and was in constant service as a soldier six months. I was a soldier in the same company and marched with Robert M. Shinnery almost every day until we

except when we were separated on country justice or guard duty at the mouth of Kennebec river.
I have testified, in substance to the same facts once before - and that Robert W. Kimney is the same person who applies for a pension -
Jeremiah Spence,
State of Maine
Lebanon County - 3
October 17. 1833
Personally appeared before me the subscriber a justice of the Peace in said County duly commissioned & sworn - Jeremiah Spence above named who read & subscribed the fore- going affidavit and made oath that the same was true - I further certify that the said Spence is a man of truth & veracity and entitled to full credit everywhere.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this day & year aforesaid
Walter Croton for Justice

State of Maine.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
LINCOLN, ss—I NATHANIEL COFFIN, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that Nath. Groton Esq. whose name is affixed to the annexed paper, as a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE is legally commissioned and duly qualified to act as such, and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature, to me well known. IN TESTIMONY whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Court of Common Pleas this 26 th day of October A. D. 1832.
Nath. Coffin
CLERK.

Margaret McKinney 3149 Wid of Robert Me Ad July 7 1838 Married 1789 died Oct 1835 Allow. $48. 44 per am per in Cape Hinkley's Col. M c Coll Miss Melinda
Walt Groton Call me

State of Maine
Lincoln Js. — I Jacob Smith Clerk of all the Judicial Courts within and for the County of Lincoln, do hereby certify that the Hon. Nathaniel Grooton whose name is affixed to the annexed papers as a Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln is legally commissioned & duly qualified to act as such and that the name so affixed is his own proper signature to me well known —
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court this 5 th day of November A. D. 1838.
Jacob Smith, Clerk,

State of Maine } ss. Penobscot County, }
BE IT KNOWN, That before me, Isaac Briggs a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, personally appeared Robert M'Kinney and made oath in due form of law, that he is the identical person named in an original certificate in his possession of which (I certify) the following is a true copy:
WAR DEPARTMENT--REVOLUTIONARY CLAIM. NO. 26026
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the United States, of the 7th of June, 1832: Robert M'Kinney of the State of Maine
who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution War is entitled to receive Forty Eight dollars and Sixty Seven cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually, on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 19th day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty- three Lewis Cass SECRETARY OF WAR.
Examined and Countersigned. } J. L. Edgell Commissioner of Pensions Payments to be made at Portland by the Post U.S. Bo. B.K. Agent for paying Pensions in the Agency of Maine. Recorded in the Pension Office in Book E-Val-1-Page 34 by D. Brown Clerk that he now resides in Georgetown and has resided there for the space of Eleven years past, and that previous thereto he resided in Georgetown
Sworn and subscribed this fourth day of March 18 35 before me,
J. P.
Copy of original pension certificate recorded for first pay-
NOTE.—The above deposition must be signed by the deponent. Where the pension has been increased, since the certificate has been given, the Magistrate will note that fact.

I Andrew M c Kinney of Georgetown in the State of Maine. Aged Seventy seven years on oath declare that I am well acquainted with Margaret M c Kinney, widow of Robert M c Kinney of Georgetown who has been dead about three years. I knew her before she was married to Robert M c Kinney. He was my brother. I remember the time when Robert M c Kinney & she were mar- ried. I knew them both before & after they were mar- ried. I also knew John Stinson Esq of Georgetown who has been dead many years, and know he was a magistrate & married many people. I have seen the certificate of their marriage this day, dated Dec 11. 1789, signed by said Stinson & know it to be his signature and am satisfied it is genuine. Robert M c Kinney & Margaret his wife lived together as husband & wife about forty six years & till his death and had eight children six of whom are now living and are lawful heirs to their father Robert. Margaret M c Kinney is now living as the widow of Robert & has never been married since his death.
Andrew M c Kinney
State of Maine Lincoln County ss. October 19. 1838. Personally appeared Andrew M c Kinney above named & read & subscribed the foregoing affi- davit. I am made solemn oath that the same is true. I do certify that said Andrew M c Kinney is a man of truth & his whole oath are entitled to full credit. Nathan Groton Judge of Probate Lincoln County

I Benjamin Riggs of Georgetown, in the county of Lincoln & State of Maine - aged seventy five years on oath declare that I well knew Robert McKinney of Georgetown, who died in said Town about three years since. I knew Robert McKinney in the year 1779. and knew him till his death and also know he was a soldier of the Revolution & was a pensioner of the United States. I am well acquainted with his widow Margaret McKinney who is now living in Georgetown. I was not present at their marriage but know that they lived together as husband & wife and raised up a family of children - and I never heard their marriage questioned, and can say that they lived as husband & wife forty years at least, I being a neighbor to them for that time. Benj s Riggs -
State of Maine Lincoln County ss. October 19. 1838. Personally appeared Benj. Riggs Esq. above named and read & subscribed the foregoing affidavit and made solemn oath that the same is true. I further certify that said Riggs is a magistrate in said County and a man of truth & his statements under oath are entitled to full credit. Walter D. Folsom Judge of Probate for said County.

I Thomas Lemner of Georgetown in the State of Maine aged eighty eight years, on oath declare that I have lived in said Georgetown since my birth with the exception of occasional absence. I was acquainted with Robert McKinney of said Georgetown since I was a child, and was with him in the service at Bangdore in 1779, and know of his serving in 1781, six months at the fort on Coxo Head at the mouth of Kennebec river six months - said Robert McKinney died about two years since, and was a prisoner. I am well acquainted with his widow Margaret McKinney who is now living in Georgetown and was acquainted with her before she was married to said Robert, her maiden name was Margaret Stinson. I remember about the time they were married which was after the war of the Revolution, and they always lived together afterwards as husband wife till his death, his widow has never been married again. I never knew of any other person of the name of Robert McKinney that lived in the war of the Revolution.
Thomas Lemner

State of Maine, County of Lincoln ss. October 17, 1838 Personally appeared Thomas Leeson within named & read & subscribed the within affidavit and made solemn oath that the same is true. I further certify that said Thomas Leeson is a man of truth, and his statements under oath are entitled to full credit. Wath. Grover Judge of Probate for Lin. County.

Hussey Feb. 24. 1849
Please forward the certificate to Mr. Leaman Esq. Hussey Maine
Yours &c N. C. Rees

STATE OF MAINE.
Lincoln, ss :
I, Edmund B. Bowman, Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that James Loennan Esq
is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County, as appears by the papers hereunto annexed ; that he is duly qualified to act as such ; that his Commission is dated March 23 d 1843 , and will expire March 23 d 1850 ; and that the above signature, purporting to be his, is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, for said State, this fifteenth day of November Anno Domini, 1848 .
Edmund B. Bowman Clerk.

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Declaration.
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of the 3 rd of March 1843. granting pensions for one year. to certain widows, who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838.
State of Maine.
County of Lincoln ss.
On this 14 th day of July A. D. 1845. Personally appeared before me Nathel Groton, judge of the Court of Probate for said County Margaret McKinney resident at Georgetown in said County of Lincoln, aged eighty years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd of March 1843. granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Robert McKinney who was a private in the army of the Revolutionary war. in Saml  McGobb's Regiment under Capt John Wintley . Captain Parker & Levent and the particulars of his service she

set forth in her former application for a pension as widow of said Robert McKinney. That she was promised un- der the act of July 7. 1838, as a gratuity at the rate of forty eight 66  66  100 Dollars a year. She fur- ther declares that she has not inter- married since the death of her said hus- band & is still a widow. her Witnes, Nathan Groom Margaret J. McKinney J. Edwin H. Riggs Sworn to & subscribed on the marks day & year above written before me Nathan Groom . Judge of Probate.

State of Maine
County of Lincoln ss. Be it known that on this 14 th day of July A.D. 1845 Personally appeared before me the aforenamed Margaret McKinney widow of Robert W. Kinney, who the said Margaret McKinney being too infirm to travel & attend in open Court; the same being a Court of Record and having a seal. And the said Margaret McKinney having been first sworn according to law to testify the truth. The foregoing declaration was reduced to writing and carefully & truly read to her, and she having signed the same made solemn oath that the same is true, she being unable to write her name made her mark.
In witness whereof I have hereunto caused the seal of said Court to be affixed and subscribed my name the day & year above written
Isaac D. Dorr Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln.

Beth. Maine July 15. 1845
Sir At the request of Widow Margaret McKinney of Georgetown near this place. I enclose her application for a renewal of her pension. She drew a pension for five years under the former act of Congress as she thinks under the act of 1838. Her papers and proof are on file and were satisfactory as to her claim. She is now quite superannuated. and needy it is hoped the present application will be sufficient if any thing more is needed that can be had please advise me of it.
I am Sir with much respect your obed Servt
Nath. Grooton

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, November 2 d 1833.
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Robert Mc Kinney, as a private, is borne on a Pay Abstract of Capt. Benjamin Lemont in Col. Sam l Mc Cobb's Regt. where he is allowed from June 26 th to Sept r 24 th 1779, two months and twenty nine days. — Allowed to be paid for at the rate of 2-29 m. d.
Robert Mc Kinney's name is found on a Pay Roll of Capt. Jordan Parker's Company in Col. Sam l Mc Cobb's Regt. where he is allowed from May 12 th 1781, Six months and eighteen days. 6-18 9-17
Robert Mc Kinney claims for services under Capt. John Hinckley, in 1779, the rolls of which are not found in this Office. Edward D Bangs. Secy

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 3 d of March A.D. 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7, 1838
State of Maine Lincoln County ss
On this ninth day of October A.D. 1843, Personally appeared before me Nathan Grootow Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln and Judge of Court of record in said County.
Margaret McKinney a resident of Georgetown in said County of Lincoln aged sixty nine years, who being sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the Provision made by the act of Congress passed on the 3 d of March A.D. 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war. That she is the widow of Robert McKinney late of Georgetown who was a private in the Revolutionary war and who served as stated in his original declaration which she refers and that the annual amount of the pension which she received under the act of July 7, 1838 was forty eight Dollars a year
She further declares that she is still

a widow I worn to subsinked on the day & year above written, before me Witnesses Moses Rugg John S. McTearney
Margaret McRaney
Little Grafton Judge of Probate for the County of Lincoln -
State of Maine.
County of Lincoln ss. On this ninth day of October A.D. 1843. Personally appeared before me the undersigned, Judge of the Court of Probate for said County. Margaret McRaney. Widow of Robert McRaney late of Grafton deceased. She being unable to attend in open Court, and made the declaration accompanying this Certificate and being duly cautioned & sworn, she directed me to reduce the same to writing, and the same being read to her, she subscribed her name thereto and made vol- untary oath that the same is true. I fur- ther certify, that I knew Robert McRan- ey her late husband & knew that he was a pensioner, and that he is now deceased.
In testimony whereof I have

State of Maine.
County of Lincoln ss.
On this ninth day of October A.D. 1843. Personally appeared before me the undersigned. Judge of the Court of Probate for said County. Margaret McKinney. Widow of Robert McKinney late of Georgetown deceased. She being unable to attend in open Court, and made the declaration accompanying this Certificate and being duly cautioned & sworn. She directed me to reduce the same to writing, and the same being read to her, she subscribed her name thereto and made solemn oath that the same is true. I further certify, that I knew Robert McKinney her late husband & knew that he was a pensioner, and that he is now deceased.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto cause the seal of the Court of Probate for the County of Lincoln to be affixed & subscribed my name the day & year first above written.
Estlin G. Dyer Judge of the Court of Probate for the County of Lincoln

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of 2 d February 1848 entitled "An act making further provision for surviving Widows and soldiers of the Revolution"
State of Maine County of Lincoln S.S.
On this Third day of November 1848 personally appeared before the subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, Margaret M c Kenney a resident of Georgetown in the County of Lincoln and State of Maine aged eighty four years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed on the 2 d February 1848 granting pensions to "Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War." That she is the "Widow of Robert M c Kenney who was a private in Capt John Hinkley's company in Col Samuel M c Cobb's regiment. (Capt John Hinkley was killed in the Bagaduce expedition)
She further declares that she is still a "Widow, and has received the benefits of the Acts of Congress passed 7 th of July 1838 3 d March 1843. and 17 th June 1844 at the rate of Forty eight \frac{64}{100} dollars per Annum. for James Sennan Margaret M c Kenney Attn's Richard Wagan Mark Sworn to and subscribed the day and year above written Before me James Sennan Justice of the Peace
I certify that the above named declarant Margaret M c Kenney is personally known to me to be the identical person as stated by her.
James Sennan Justice of the Peace

Dec Oct 24 1835 Robert M c Kenney He appeared in Oct 1832 Georgetown of Lincoln now Sagadahoc Co. John Henkle En Capt Benj Lemenant & Col Sam l M c Collin Reg t Me Vols 3 rd from June 1862 March to Camden (Knob) to Vicksburg to Bunk Port in Pensylvania guarding Pontoons & Bridges when the Genl arrived with troops to attack Bagdad. He went on board a transport on July 1862 and died in the night of Aug 1862 at Henkle when mortally wounded. After the defeat he returned to Kennebec river for duty at Cox's Head under Col Lemenant
En Capt Jordan Parkin Co Col Sam l M c Collin Reg t Me Vols from May 1781 to Service at Cox's Head
m d at Georgetown Dec 11 1789 to Margaret Slattery by John Slattery Esq re had 8 children & 6 living in 1838
Son of George & Sarah M c Kenney the younger born April 17 1858
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Widow of Georgetown appeared Dec 1838 aged 73 yrs above Nov 1848 & Died Jan'y 12 1849 Andrew M c Kenney of Georgetown in Oct 1838 aged 77 yrs brother to Robert
John S M c Kenney in July 1855 of Georgetown aged 45 years was a son