Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7431, for Nevin Mc Kinney, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER _____
Pa.
McKinney, Nevin Sarah
N 7431
CONTENTS

7813 Virginia Richmond
Sarah McKinney widow of Nevins McKinney Va who was a Private
in the Revolution
Husband died 3rd Feby, 1809.
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24th day of June 1841, and sent to
James Gordon Esq Weymouth Charlotte Co. Va
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A 19th June '44. Vol. 2 Page 143
Report
Pen cert. correct & sent to W.B. Carr- ington, Sept 4. 1846

Virginia: County of Prince Edward to wit:
I Branch J. Worsham Clerk of the County Court of said County in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that it appears from the Register of Marriages in the office of said County, that on the 20 th day of December 1785 Nelly McKinney and Mary Wade were married by the Reverend Archibald McRobert.
In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the Seal of the Court of said County this 18 th day of June. 1844
B. J. Worsham Clk.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benifit of the act of Congress passed 7 th July, 1838, Entitled "An act Granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows"
State of Virginia: Halifax County To wit:
On this 24 th day of July, 1844, personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Mary M c Kinney a resident of said County and State, aged 84 years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benifit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7 th 1838, Entitled "an act granting half pay and pensions to certain Widows"
That she is the Widow of Nevin M c Kinney, late of the said County and State, who was a private in the Militia Service of Virginia, in the War of the Revolution. She declares that she has no personal knowledge of the services of her late Husband in the Revolutionary War being a Woman and not married to him at that Time. She has often heard her late Husband in his life Time say, and also others who served with him, that he was in the service of his Country some considerable time, was Engaged in several Battles and that he suffered many hardships and privations; all of which she honestly believes to be true - that from bodily infirmity, old age and the consequent loss of memory, she cannot call to recollection the particulars of her husband's service as related by him; and therefore, prefers to depend on the statements of others who served with him, whose certificates accompany this Declaration.
That for the same reason above stated, she cannot state with any degree of certainty the exact length of time her husband was in actual service altogether, but would suppose he served at least six months, for which length of time she claims a pension, in support of her claim. She refers to the army Records as  the

of the period, and the accompanying Certificates of Old and Reputable Soldiers which are prayed to be considered as part
She further declares that she was married to the said Nevin McKinney on the 20 th day of December 1785 that her husband the aforesaid Nevin McKinney died on the 13 th day of February 1809 That she was not married to him, prior to his leaving the service but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Nineteen Hundred and ninety Years. To wit at the time above stated That is to say on the 20 th day of December 1785 as will more fully appear by proof hereto annexed
Sarah her McKinney Mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the Peace in and for the county and state aforesaid this 24 th day of July 1844 John G. Pleasants J.P. (Seal)
State of Virginia: Halifax County To Wit:
I the said Justice of the Peace do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Sarah McKinney the above applicant, and know the fact that she is the widow of the above named Nevin McKinney, deceased. That from bodily infirmity, and other causes, I consider her unable to attend the County Court of Halifax in order to present the Declaration above subscribed by her, she has always sustained a good character in her neighbourhood, and take pleasure in confirming the same dated this 24 th day of July 1844
John G. Pleasants J.P. (Seal)

State of Virginia Halifax county to wit I do hereby certify that I was well acquainted with Wavin  Wavin McKinney deceased late of Halifax County Virginia and recollect that on the 3 rd day of February 1809 he departed this life, leaving at the time of his death his Widow Mary McKinney she is still alive and continues to be his Widow given under my hand this 25 day of July 1844 Asa McKenney
I warn to before me this 25 day of July 1844 I further certify that the above named Asa  Asa McKenney who has subscribed to the above certificate is a creditable person & that his statement is entitled to full faith and credit given under my hand this day & date above written
John S. Pleasants  J. Pleasants
Virginia to wit:
At a Court held for Halifax County the 23 rd day of Sept 1844 The foregoing declaration of Mary McKinney having been exhibited in open court this day as taken before John S. Pleasants one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County. The court confirms the same as though it had been taken before this court and the court being satisfied that the claim is just in their opinion Order that the clerk certify the same to the war department
I William Hoots clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax in the State of Virginia certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original proceedings in the case of Sabitha Mary McKinney for a pension of record in this court. In testimony whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of the said

Said County and subscribed my name this 24 th day of September 1844 -
W m Hott
The word Tabitha erased before signed
W m Hott
11339 Declaration of Mary McElvane for a pension Under act of Congress 7 th July 1838.

Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 7431
Sarah M c Kinney
Wid:
Marvin M c Kinney
Prvt. Rev. War
Act: Mch. 3 d 1873, June 11 th 1874.
Index:—Vol. 116 , Page 20
[Arrangement of 1870.]

11.339.
Sarah M c Henry
ya
Suspended Lib & James Garden Nov 18 th 1841.
Act July 7 th 38

10083
Deputed
Virginia
Sarah Mc Kinney Widow of Melvin Mc Kinney who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 3 rd February, 1869 of Halifax in the State of Va who was a Private in the Compy. commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by _____ in the Rev War time for 6 Months
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 20 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 1 th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 th day of June, 1846 and sent to James Gordon Esq Ulyssesburg, Charlottesville Total amount, $100.00
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. H. Dunsfkin Clerk, Book _____ Vol. 1. Page 273.

State of Virginia
Halifax County: } I Joseph Ashby do hereby certify that I was acquainted with Nevins Pinney in the Revolutionary War and also that I served with him one Tour of Three Months; on this Tour we served under the Command of Capt Michael Roberts under whom we marched to Yorktown where we remained until after the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis; I also know that he served this Tour faithfully and was honourably discharged; I also know the fact of his having served one Tour of Three Months previous to the one above spoken of, but that I do not recollect the names of any of the officers who he served under on this Tour, I am of the opinion that he marched from this County to Norfolk; I am now about 85 years old Joseph his Ashby Sworn to, and subscribed before me this 30 th day of May 1844
State of Virginia
John G. Pleasants, J.P.
Halifax County. } I the said Justice of the peace do hereby certify that Joseph Ashby who hath this day made oath to and subscribed the foregoing Certificate before me, is a man of truth and that full faith and credit is due to his oath, and that from his appearance I believe him to be eighty five years old, Given under my hand this 30 th day of May 1844
John G. Pleasants J.P.

State of Virginia
I William S Keott Deputy clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax do hereby certify that John S Pleasants is a Justice of the peace for the said County duly commissioned & sworn and that the foregoing Signatures purporting to be his are genuine In testimony whereof I have hereto affixed the seal of the said County Subscribed my name This 22 nd day of July 1844
Wm S Keott D.C.

11.339. act '43 8697. act '44 5-92
Sarah McKinney
Va
Act 7 July '38
adm d .
6 mo. private $20
Also - adm d .
Acts 43 & 44
6 mo private
$20
James Gordon, Esq. Wylieburg P.O. Charlotte Co. Va.

State of Virginia: Halifax County, to wit: I George Estes, a Revolutionary pensioner of the United States, do hereby certify that I was acquainted with Nevins M c Kenney, late of Halifax County and State of Virginia, during the Revolutionary War, I also certify that I served one tour of three months dura- tion in the same company with said Nevins M c Kenney. As well as my recollection serves me at this time we were drafted about the first of January, in the year 1781, and marched from this county to Cabin Point, on our arrival at Cabin Point said Nevins M c Kenney and myself joined a volunteer company commanded by Capt Long (I am of the opinion that Longs Christian- name was William) Alexander Dick was the colonel who commanded, General M c Lebanburg was the commanding officer, we were marched from Cabin Point to a station between Portsmouth and Suffolk, near Nansemond River, where we remained until near the close of the term of three months, when we were marched to Barroto Neck and were discharged at the close of the tour, I know the fact that said Nevins M c Kenney served this tour faith- fully and was honorably discharged, we did not much from this county under the same captain nor do I recollect the name of the captain under whom said M c Kenney was dra- fted, but recollect distinctly of his having served the above named tour of three months as a volunteer, I am now 85 years old Given under my hand this 2 nd day of April 1846.
George his Estes mark
Sworn to, and subscribed this 2 nd day of April 1846, before me. M c Callum S.P.
State of Virginia: Halifax County, to wit: I the said Justice of the peace for the county and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that George Estes, who

has sworn to, and subscribed the above certificate is a Man of truth and that his statement is entitled to full faith and credit, Given under my hand this Second day of April 1846.
W Bailey J.P.
State of Virginia Halifax County Set.
I William Neill Clerk of the County Court for the County of Halifax do hereby certify that William Bailey is a Justice of the peace for the said County duly commissioned & sworn & that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are Genuine. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed the seal of the said County and subscribed my name this 3 rd day of April 1846
W m Hott.

State of Virginia: Charlotte County To Wit:
This is to certify that I was well acquainted with Nevin McHenry deceased, late of Halifax County Virginia and know the fact that he served two Tours of Three Months Each during the Revolutionary War in the Militia Service. One of those Tours of Three months I served with him, and marched from Halifax County and State of Virginia To Yorktown Under the Command of Capt Michael Roberts and Col Rogers Commanding. I know that he served this Tour faithfully and was honorably discharged.
I recollect the fact distinctly of his having served on a Tour of Three months previous to this but at this distant date I cannot call to my recollection the names of the officers under whom he marched; he served on this last named Tour in the lower part of this State, as well as my memory serves me at this advanced period. I am now about 85 years old.
I further certify that I have been acquainted with the applicant Mary McHenry for a great number of years, and know the fact, that she is the Widow to the above named Nevin McHenry XXXXX  XXXXX  XXXXX who rendered the above named services in the Revolutionary War.
Given under my hand this 27 th day of July, 1844.
James his Casaday Mark
Sworn to, and subscribed before the day and year above written. Nelly Morley JP
I the said Justice of the peace for the County and State above named do hereby certify that James Casaday Who has sworn to, and subscribed the above certificate is a man of Truth and that his statement is entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand 27 th day of July 1844.
Nelly Morley JP

State of Virginia, Charlotte County ss:
I Winlow Robinson Clerk of the County Court of Charlotte, in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that William Mordecai is an acting justice of the peace in and for the said County, and that the signatures annexed hereto are genuine.
Given under my hand and the Seal of said Office this 5 th day of August 1844
Winlow Robinson

Vir
Wyllysburg, Charlotte City Vir
August 25 th 1846,
By reference to the Sarah M c Kinney's declaration for a pension under the Acts of 1838, and 1843, you will discover that she applied as the Widow of Nevin M c Kinney, and not Mevin as expressed in the certificates. If the Name Nevin, is not expressed in her declaration, it was an error committed by myself in drafting said declaration. As payment is refused by the agent in Richmond, on the grounds of the above mistake, will you be kind enough to correct the same,
M c Kinney, has made William C. Barrington Esq., of Richmond, Vir, her attorney to draw her pension, and provided you will alter the present certificates, and make them read Nevin instead of Mevin he will be enabled to draw her pension under the power of attorney that he now has. Should the above mode of correction be consistent with the regulations of the department, will you be kind enough to adopt it, as it will save a great deal of trouble and some expense. In that event you will incur a favour by forwarding the altered certificates to the William C. Barrington, Richmond, Vir. Should you issue other certificates, be kind enough to enclose the same to me at Wyllysburg, Charlotte City Vir.
Your attention to the above will
oblige yours very
respectfully
James Gartin
To
J. L. Edwards Esq.

Sept. 4. 1846
Ans
No 7815 - Oct 43
Sarah M c Kinney -
New Cent le for correction
C
Edwards Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions.
Washington City.
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Application

Richmond Va. Aug. 31st. 1846.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions, Washington City:
Sir: Enclosed are two Certificates of Pension in favour of Mrs. Sarah McKinney, and a letter from her friend, Mr. James Garden, through whose agency she made the original application. Mrs. Mc- Kinney having given me a power of attorney to draw the pension under the Act of July 7, 1838, I applied to the pension agent at the Bank of Virginia in this city, and was informed that the papers were regular in all respects, except that the certificate was in favour of the widow of Meoin McKinney, whereas her affidavit before the justice of the peace declared that she was the widow  wife of Neoin McKinney. Upon the advice of Mr. Robertson, the pension agent referred to, I have directed Mr. Garden to write to you, stating that Neoin , and not Meoin , was the real name of the private referred to in the certificate, and Mr. Garden's letter, which I now enclose, will show that in her declarations for one of these pensions now in your possession, she applied as the widow of Neoin McKinney. He informs me that the same fact appears from the other declarations, which he holds. I presume these facts will be sufficient to authorize a correction of the error in both the enclosed certificates in which, as Mrs. McKinney's attorney in fact, I can now draw the pension for which the requisite application & evidence have been tendered. She delays purposely making application

application for the pension under the acts of '43 and '44 until the last instalment is due.
Your prompt attention is respectfully requested. Please enclose the corrected certificates to me, at this place.
Yrs. respectfully, Wm B. Carrington.

Declaration of Mary McRaney for a pension under act of Congress 3 rd March 1843.

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 3 d of March, 1843, granting pensions for one year to certain Widows who have received pensions under the Act of July 7 th 1838.
State of Virginia: Halifax County To Wit:
On this 24 th day of July 1844, personally appeared before me John S. Pleasants a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Mary McKinney a resident of said County and State aged about 84 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 d day of March, 1843, granting pensions to Widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War.
That she is the Widow of Nevin McKinney deceased, and sues on her Declaration for a Pension, in which is set forth the services of her said husband with accompanying Evidence of Service and Marriage under act of July 7 th 1838, to which she particularly refers; and if allowed under the act of July 7 th 1838, of course entitled to the benefit of the act of March 3, 1843, under which she claims for the present. She further declares that she is still a Widow.
her Mary McKinney
Sworn to, and subscribed this 24 th day of July 1844, before me. I further certify that said Mary McKinney is the Widow of Nevin McKinney, deceased, a resident of Halifax County, State of Virginia, and is the Lawful Widow who claims a pension under the act of July 7 th 1838, and that she is still a Widow. Given under my hand this 24 th day of July 1844. Eighteen Hundred and Forty Fourty Four.
John S. Pleasants J.P. Seal