Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42782, for David Kinnison, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Hinnison David Hinniston or
S. H 2782 B.L. Mt. 14607-160. 1812.
War. 1812.
CONTENTS
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11.692 Q
New York
David Winnison
of Sodus in the state of New York who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Spiers of the Massachusetts line, for the term of three Years 1780.
Inscribed on the Roll of New York
at the rate of 8 Dollars per month, to commence on the 6 of May 1818
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 of June 1819 and sent to Claudius V. Youngman by Phelps , N York
Arrears to 4th of March 1817 $ 79.73
Semi-annual allowance ending 11 Sept 1819 115.
9 mo 30 days ann. 127.73
N.Y. Agency Book shows date of death as
Feb. 24, 1832. { Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Amount paid to 4 mo. 33.35 5/8
$ 94.39 7/8
4 Sep 1819
Transfer from Massachusetts See book A.
sent to Hon. J. Wentworth, Feb 4. 1847.
Lt. V. H. Green
Sept 9/50
Same Nov 14/51
Jason Canfield Nov 6/52
Ms. A. 9. 2. 22
David Winnison Sodus New York Revolutionary War Massachusetts Line Private 1780

Warrant No. 14-607 also 160 acres
WAR OF 1812.
Act of Dec. 24 th 1811 Jan. 11-1812 etc
Warrantee David Hinniston
Soldier David Hinniston Corpl.
Service 9 th Infy.
Nature of claim Bounty Land Single

Original Claim.
UNITED STATES.
DISTRICT, Ss { of Maine
I, David Sewall 289 7 Judge of the DISTRICT COURT of the United States of America for the Maine District, BY AUTHORITY of an act of Congress, passed the 25th day of April, 1812, entit- led, "An Act to revive and continue in force an Act to pro- vide for persons who were disabled by known wounds re- ceived in the Revolutionary War, and for other purposes," —DO HEREBY ESPECIALLY AUTHORISE AND COMMISSION Timothy Boutelle Esquire of the county of Lincoln and District of Maine
to take all evidence pursuant to the rules and regulations of the said act for substantiating the claim of David Hinnison of the town of Waltham in the county of Penobscot and district of Maine to be placed on the Pension List of the United States by reason of known wounds received in said war, or since, (as prescribed in the 4th section of "an Act concerning invalid pensioners," passed the 25th of April, 1808,)—while in the actual service of the United States, and in the line of his duty. And when the same shall be completed, to return the evidence, affidavits, certificates and proceedings had hereupon, together with this commission, to the Secretary for the Department of War.
District of Maine Given under my hand and seal at Portland in the the third day of June in the year one thousand eight hundred and fifteen
David Sewall

Increase of Pension.
UNITED STATES.
DISTRICT, Ss.
To Doctor
of
and Doctor
of
in
said District.
Pursuant to an Act of Congress of the United States, passed the 25th of April, 1812, entitled "An Act to revive and continue in force an act to provide for persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the Revolutionary War, and for other purposes"—You are hereby appointed and authorised to examine
who is
inscribed on the Pension List of the United States, and is claimant for an increase of pension conformably to the 5th section of the act of the 10th of April, 1806, revived as aforesaid; and you are to report in writing and on oath or affirmation your opinion of the nature of his disability and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor; and in your proceedings in the premises you are to be regulated and governed by said act.
Given under my hand and seal at
this
day of
in the year one thousand eight hundred and

RULES AND REGULATIONS
FOR
SUBSTANTIATING CLAIMS TO A PENSION.
VID. "An act to provide for Persons who were disabled by known wounds received in the revolutionary war," passed the 10th of April, 1806, revived and continued in force for six years longer, by an Act of the 25th of April, 1812.
"SEC. 2. And be it further enacted , That in substantiating such claim, the following rules and regulations shall be complied with; that is to say: all evidence shall be taken on oath or affirmation, before the Judge of the District, or one of the Judges of the Territory in which such claimant resides, or before some person specially authorised by commission from said Judge.
"Decisive DISABILITY, the effect of a known wound or wounds, received while in the actual service and line of duty against the common enemy, during the Revolutionary War, must be proved by the affidavit of the commanding officer of the regiment, corps, company, ship, vessel or craft, in which such claimant served; or of two other credible witnesses to the same effect, setting forth the time when, and place where, such known wound or wounds were received—and particularly describing the same.
"The nature of such DISABILITY, and in what degree it prevents the claimant from obtaining his subsistence, must be proved by the affidavit of some reputable Physician or Surgeon, stating his opinion either from his own knowledge and acquaintance with the claimant, or from an examination of such claimant on oath or affirmation, which when necessary for that purpose, shall be administered to said claimant by said Judge or Commissioner. And the said Physician or Surgeon, in his affidavit, shall particularly describe the wound or wounds from whence the disability appears to be derived.*
"Every claimant must prove, by at least one credible witness, that he continued in service during the whole time for which he was detached, or for which he engaged, unless he was discharged, or left the service in consequence of some derangement of the army, or in consequence of his disability resigned his commission; or was after his disability in captivity or on parole, until the close of the Revolutionary War. And in the same manner must prove his mode of life and employment since he left the service, and the place or places where he has since resided, and his place of residence at the time of taking such testimony.
* RESOLVED, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary for the Department of War, return to the respective District Judges, the names of all such persons, as have been transmitted to him by the several District Judges pursuant to the Act for the Regulation of Claims to Invalid Pensions, and in whose cases the examining physicians have neglected to specify the ratio of disability; together with such defective returns of physicians. And the said District Judges, respectively, shall forthwith cause the examining physicians to specify the several rates of disability which have been so neglected; or, in case of sickness, death, or removal of one or both such physicians, to make new appointments, and cause the several rates of disability to be specified, and by the said physicians returned to them as soon as may be; of which they shall make return to the Secretary of War, &c. &c. &c.
VID. Law of the 18th April, 1796.—Laws of the U. S. Vol. 1, page 374.

"Every claimant shall by his affidavit give satisfactory reasons why he did not make application for a pension before, and that he is not on the pension list of any state ; and the Judge or Commissioner shall certify in writing, his opinion of the credibility of the witnesses , whose affidavits he shall take, in all those cases, where by this act it is said the proof shall be made by a credible witness or witnesses. And also, that the examining Physician or Surgeon is reputable in his profession ."
"SEC. 3. And be it further enacted , That the said Judge of the District, or person by him commissioned as aforesaid, shall transmit a list of such claims, accompanied by the evidence, affidavits, certificates and proceedings had thereon in pursuance of this act, noting particularly the day on which the testimony was closed before him , to the Secretary for the Department of War," &c. &c. &c.—"And it shall be the duty of the Judge or Commissioner aforesaid, to permit each claimant to take a transcript of the evidence and proceedings had respecting his claim, if he shall desire it, and to certify the same to be correct."
"SEC. 5. And be it further enacted , That an increase of pension may be allowed to persons already placed upon the Pension List of the United States, for disabilities caused by known wounds received during the Revolutionary War, in all cases where justice shall require the same: Provided , That the increase, when added to the pension formerly received, shall in no case exceed a full pension."
"Every invalid making application for this purpose, shall be examined by two reputable Physicians or Surgeons, to be authorised by commission from the Judge of the district where such invalid resides; who shall report in writing, on oath or affirmation, their opinion of the nature of the applicant's disability, and in what degree it prevents him from obtaining a subsistence by manual labor , which report shall be transmitted by said Physicians or Surgeons, to the Secretary for the Department of War," &c. &c. &c.
Extract from an Act of Congress of the 25th of April, 1808, entitled "An Act concerning Invalid Pensioners."
"SEC. 4. And be it further enacted , That any officer, non-commissioned officer, musician or private, who has been wounded or disabled since the Revolutionary War, while in the line of his duty, in the actual service of the United States, whether he belong to the Military Establishment or to the Militia, or any volunteer corps, called into service under the authority of the United States, may be placed on the Pension List of the United States, at such rate of compensation, and under such regulations as are prescribed by the act, entitled "An Act to provide for persons who were disabled by know wounds received in the Revolutionary War," passed April the tenth, one thousand eight hundred and six."

At a court of Common Pleas held at the Court-House in the village of Batavia, in and for the county of Genesee, in the State of New-York; on the fourteenth day of June of the term of June 1820, being a Court of Record, in pursuance of the 41st article of the Constitution of the state of New-York, which has unlimited jurisdiction, keeps records of its proceedings, and has immemorially exercised the power of fine and imprisonment.
Present, the Hon.
John H. Jones W. Judge Moses Hayden Richard Smith & Isaac Wilson Judges
GENESEE COUNTY, ss. —On this fourteenth day of June 1820, personally appeared in open Court, (being a Court of Record,) David Munison aged seventy nine years, resident of the town of Yates in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, declare that he served in the Revolutionary war as follows:—
Three years. Served in Captain Sully's Company in the 2 d Massachusetts Regiment Commanded by Col. Sprout. was discharged at Philadelphia, Jan 1 st 1803
And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident Citizen of the United States, on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, since that time, by gift sale or in any manner whatever, 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 service of the United States in the revolutionary war," passed on the eighteenth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and eighteen, and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts, due to me; nor have I any income, other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed.
Schedule. Real Estate. I have none. I am in possession of five acres of Land belonging to the Holland Land Company for which I owe fifty dollars. There are no buildings on said Lot. —
Personal property
1. Old axe & 1. Axe — 1. 2 Gallon iron kettle 1/2 do. Kettle 1. Spade — 2. Pail — 1 Small earthen plate 1. Bowl — 3. Irons Pewter 3 Knives forks 1 Tin Tea pot 2. Broken Cups & saucers 2. Wooden Bowls 5 Wooden Spoons —

And the Deponent further says his necessary wearing apparel for himself and family and Bedding does not exceed thirty dollars in value.
That he is indebted to Mr. Bowman of Gates seven Dollars and fifty cents, to Samuel Braker of the same place five Dollars fifty cents & to Charles Church of Ogden twelve Dollars nearly. — —
That he is an infirm man in consequence of age and a wound which he received in his left hand in the late war for which he was placed on the pension list & received a pension of forty Dollars a year until the date of his Certificate granted under the Act of Congress of 18th of March 1818. That his wife died last in June last leaving several small children that his family consists of himself and one son named Nehemiah aged 11 years, and four daughters viz Elizabeth aged 17 years Mary Ann aged 14 years Lucretia aged 7 years and Polly aged 5 years. — —
Sworn and Subscribed this 14th day of June 1820 David Rinnison
Before me - S. Cummings Clk. of Genesee
Com. Pleas in Open Court I, Simon Cummings Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Genesee do hereby certify that the foregoing oath (or affirmation) and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the record of the said Court, and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said Court that the total amount in value of property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is six Dollars. —
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court on this 17th of June 1820. — S. Cummings

State of New York Ontario County
On the sixth day of May Eighteen Hundred and Eighteen before me the subscriber one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the said County of Ontario personally appear-
ed David Kinnison age fifty six years now residing in the Town of Seneca County of Ontario and State of New York who being by me first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declarations in order to obtain the pension now by the late act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons engaged in the late and present service of the United States in the revolutionary war.
That the said David Kinnison enlisted in the service he believes in the month of March in the year Seventeen Hundred and Eighty under Capt John Gooden commanded to west Point and was there first in Capt Bell's Company of Shroyer's Regiment for during the the war in Massachusetts line of troops served faithfully until the summer of the year Seventeen Hundred and Eightythree when he was Honorably discharged in Philadelphia being left there sick with the slow intermitant fever and that his discharge was burnt with his dwelling house about six years since and that he has no other evidence now in his power and that he is reduced circumstances and stands in need of the assistance of his country for support.
Sworn to and declared before me the day and year aforesaid
David Kinnison
Philetus Swift Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for Ontario County
I Philetus Swift Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Ontario certify that it appears to my satisfaction that the said David Kinnison did serve in the Revolutionary War as stated in the above declaration against the common enemy and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the direction of the aforesaid act of Congress.
Philetus Swift Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Ontario

State of New York Ontario County ss In Testimony that Theatus Clerk's Office I certify that the name subscribed to the foregoing Certificate was on the day of the attestation one of the Judges of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County of Ontario And that the same is his signature I hereunto subscribe my name and affix the County Seal at Canajoharie this 20 th day of May A.D. 1818
James Wilson
to the law above recited - the estate in question is the portion not agreed between the late law, on the condition that more than from the United States as an interest here by relinquish all claim to the portion with the law allowed to in the within agreement - do hereby certify that the same is a true and correct copy of the original now on file in my office -
I further certify that it appears to my full satisfaction as well by the death of Isaac Lawrence of Canajoharie and credible witness as my own knowledge the within named Isaac Lawrence has devised as stated in the within affidavit and that he is in real estate and absolutely there in need of the assistance of his counsel for support (verified by me James Wilson Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for the County of Ontario New York

January 22, 1936
David Kinnison-S.42782 BA-J/AWT
Millie C. Rossiter 25 Beechmont Street Claremont, New Hampshire
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of David Kinnison.
The data furnished herein were obtained from the papers on file in the claim for pension of David Kinnison, S. 42782.
The date and place of birth of this soldier are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
David Kinnison (as he signed) enlisted sometime in March, 1780 in Captain John Gooden's Company, marched to West Point, where he was put in Captain Sewell's Company, Colonel Sprout's 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and served until discharged in the summer or fall of 1783.
He served, also, in the War of 1812. He enlisted February 2, 1813 and served as corporal in Captain A. F. Hull's Company, Ninth Regiment of United States Infantry; he was wounded in the left hand, by a musket ball, November 11, 1813, the second day of the battle of Williamsburg, Upper Canada. The ball entered the under side of the hand and came out near the center, towards the middle finger; he was confined in the General Hospital at Charlestown and was discharged in Boston, Massachusetts, May 13, 1814, and returned to

his home in Waterville, Kennebec County, District of Maine. This wound caused contraction of two fingers and rendered them and his thumb almost useless.
David Kinnison was pensioned from May 14, 1814 on account of disability resulting from the above noted wound. He was allowed 160 acres of bounty land on Warrant # 14607, under the Act of 1812, for services rendered in the War of 1812.
He relinquished this pension for disability, and received a pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War at the rate of $8.00 per month to commence May 8, 1818; he was then living in Sodus, or Lyons, New York.
In 1818 he gave his age as fifty-six years, and in June, 1820, while living in Gates, Genesee County, New York stated that he was seventy-nine years of age. There is no explanation given as to this discrepancy in his age.
The soldier in June, 1820 stated that his wife (her name not given) "died in June last", leaving several small children, and that his family, then, consisted of himself and the following children:
Elizabeth aged seventeen years, Mary Ann aged fourteen years, Nehemiah aged eleven years, Lucretia aged seven years, and Polly aged five years.
David Kinnison died February 24, 1852.
If you desire information in regard to the location of the land referred to above, you should apply to The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C., and cite the following:
Warrant # 14607- 160 Acres- Act of 1812.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Pension Office Feb 4. 1847
Sir
I herewith return the letter of Mrs Collins and have the honor to inform you that David Kinniston was originally pensioned at the rate of $5 1 / 3 per month on account of a wound received while in the Service during the last war. On the passage of the act of March 18. 1818, he relinquished his invalid pension and received the benefits of that act, at the rate of eight dollars per month. He cannot under the laws receive a pension as an invalid and under the law of 1818 at the same time; and the pension of a corporal for total disability would be no more per month than he now receives under the act of 1818.
Hon. J. W. Foster Secy of War

I David Kinison of Waterville in the county of Kennebec late a corporal in the Capt. A. F. Hull's company 9. Ry. U. S. Infantry depose & say that I obtained my discharge in the spring of 1814 & that after my return to my family in Waterville in the summer of 1814. I applied to the District Judge of this District to know what measures I should take to obtain a pension from the Government of the U. S. & was informed that no pensions could be granted till the close of the war - In consequence of this I took no further measures to obtain a pension till peace was concluded - I further say that I am not on the pension list of this State or of any other State in the Union -
David Kinison
Kennebec ss. 20 Sept. 1815 Then personally appeared the above named David Kinison & made oath that the facts by him stated in the above affidavit are true -
Before me Tristram Boutelle Commr.

David R. ... 24.
Special Capt. R. ... of ...
Cabin of ... two thirds. ... Date of ... 13 th May 1814.
... ... the 14 th May 1814.
Act. of ... the 7 th ... ... to ...
Transferred to N. York, from ... Sept. 1817.
Aug 6 th 1816.

I acknowledge to have been paid in full for my services to the date of the within Discharge - my mileage included to Augusta, Maine - David Kempton
Napschuck Dana Kempton Mr. Day 9 th & last trip

Pension granted Maha churtt wa
Land Warrant
Pension in the Old
Major Boughton
B. Thos. H. Cushing Brig t Commanding the first
Major GENERAL, Military District of the
UNITED STATES.
To all who shall see these presents, GREETING:
BE IT KNOWN, That Benj t Watahouse Hosp t Surgeon of the first Military District has issued the requisite Certificates by which it appears that David Kinniston a Corporal in the Company of Captain A. F. Hull of the ninth Regiment of Infantry has been wounded or injured while in the service of the UNITED STATES, in such manner as to disable him from performing Military Duty; the said David Kinniston is, therefore, hereby honorably DISCHARGED from the PUBLIC SERVICE.
The PERSONAL DESCRIPTION of the aforesaid David Kinniston is as follows: viz.
   Years of age. Color of Complexion. Height.   Hair. Eyes.     Forty two black black dark 5 ft 5 1/2 in  
and by PROFESSION when enlisted a Farmers.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature at HEAD QUARTERS, at Boston MS this thirteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one .
By the General.
H. H. H. B.
Genl. Cushing A. F. Hull
Act of Hopkinton Genuine Certificate 2 Feb 1843 for the War

I acknowledge to have been paid in full for my services to the date of the within Discharge - my mileage included to Augusta, Maine - David Kenyon
Waltham
David Kenyon
11/5/61
9 th & 10 th Supply Co. B.R.

David Rennerson's Certificate for a Discharge

General Hospital Charleston First Dist. May 13 th 1814—
Thereby certify, that David Rinniston, a corporal in Capt d Hull's company 9 th Reg t received a wound in his left arm by a musket ball, at the engagement at Williamsburg on the 11 th of Nov. last, as appears by satisfactory testimony. —
By this wound his arm & fore arm and his hand are in a great measure disabled, so that, in my opinion, he is deprived of two thirds of his power of procuring his subsistence by manual labour.
Benj. Watrous Hospital Surgeon Asst Surg Genl of Genuine G. Bendire Surg D.

transferred from the State of Louisiana to the State of Mississippi, to take effect from and after the 1st day of September 1877.
New York, August 18th 1877.
John D. Long

1812
War Department.
196 2/4
I CERTIFY, That in conformity with the Law of the UNITED STATES
against military establishments  David H. Wilson late a Corporal in the Infy. Regiment  of Capt. A. S. H. 1st Bn. of 1st Regt. U.S. Infantry is inscribed on the Pension List, Roll of the Massachusetts Agency, at the rate of 12.00 dollars 00 cents per month, to commence on the 14th day of Octbr one thousand eight hundred and 12
Given at the WAR OFFICE of the UNITED STATES,
this 7th day of January one thousand eight hundred and 12
Wm H Crawford

Part Timothy Boutelle or order whatever sum may be due to me on the within this receipt shall be a sufficient discharge - Witness Abel Chase
David Kinnison
Pay to Sads Daniel Cook the above sum - 20d 18th 41 Timothy Boutelle

J. L. Edwards
Osceola Jan 13. 1851
Dear Sir I once more address you by way of Inquiries in relation to the Back Pay of Daniel Rinniston in 1830 I think he had a pension & had the Promise of the Back Pension which he never has yet Recd & his daughter is now living in Osceola & is by Road & the old man is yet living in Chicago & I hope that she shall have the Back Pension if it can be obtained & I have undertaken the matter for him to make the Inquiries & I will give you some history as to his life Daniel Rinniston was born 17 Nov 1736 near Portsmouth province of main Daniel Rinniston was one of the 17 Inhabitants of Lebanon who somtimes Panicked to the tea party found a club & resolved to throw the tea overboard & he was one that repaired to Boston & pledged themselves not to reveal the names of the Party if they should be arrested which they kept until the war of the Revolution was bro't to Issue Mr Rinniston was in action  actual service during the whole war only returning home once from the time of the dissolution of the tea until Peace had been declared he participated in the affair at Lexington was at the battle of Bunkerhill he was in a few feet of Warren when that hero fell also in the siege of Boston the battles of Long Island White Plains & Fort Montgomery Stillwater Bree Bank & Germantown & lastly at the Skirmish at Saratoga Springs & was taken Prison by the Indians he remained with them one year & eight months soon after Peace was declared

after that he settled at Danville Vermont where he remained until the commencement of the last war with Great Britain he was in service the whole of that war & was in the Battles at Sacketts Harbor & Williamsburgh in the latter conflict he was badly wounded in the hand by a Grape shot the only injury he received all through the war here he has resided at the town of Lyme Jefferson Co N.Y. nearly five years or so he removed to Chicago with William Mark  Mark with whom he now is living he is receiving to extreme poverty & distress solely on his pension of $96- per year most of which he pays for his board occasionally there is a private donation up to 1848 he has made something by labor the last season my Informant tell me he gathered 100 Bushels Com dry Potatoes manure hay & harvest oats he is now the only one that survives the true party being 115 years old I have just a reference that I am my companion these statements made above were the old Revolution Soldier Clares Back Say that he now has Red also Bounty Land that he now has Dracors & I wish you to look into this matter & if there is anything the old man can get will give you information as soon as may be & I really think Mr Edwards you should investigate this matter as soon as possible that the Certificate may be issued & sent while the old man is living well fare away this poor & able service he has not drawn any Bounty and at all J. H. Green agt

Cleveland O. Nov. 21-1853 Dear: of Pension Washington
Mrs. Sarah H. Johnson, recently from Oswego N.Y. has to day shown me a letter dated Aug. 18 th 1853 from P. Clayton Second Auditor, in which he says "Your claim for pension as the daughter of David Tenniston died, New Hampshire since has been referred to the Commissioner of Pensions who has the adjudication of all such claims."
This letter was directed to her at Oswego, care of T. W. Green Esqr. Mrs. J. wishes me to write you and ascertain if the case has been finally passed upon, and to request you to write me the result, & to send Certificate - Respectfully yours, J. H. Noble

West Cleveland Ohio Oct 30-1883
To Commission of Pensions Dear Sir:
August 189853 Mrs Sarah R. Johnson received the following letter from P. C. Clayton Second Auditor of the Treasury Department "Your claim for Pension as the daughter of David Keniston Recd. Mrs. Keniston's line has been referred to the Commission of Pensions who has the adjudication of all such claims"
Agreed P. C. Clayton This is the last information Mrs. Johnson has recd. in reference to her claim. She pleads in you me as to the continuation of her application for her further Very Truly Jason Campfield

P.17 Oswego N.Y.
Sep 10. 1850
J. H. Green
asks for information respecting the services and compensation of Daniel Kimison a Soldier of the Revolution
Letter to J. H. Green Sep. 21. 1850
Copy of the letter.
Ref d to Com ee of Pension for Answer
Dept to Interior Sep. 21. 1850

In writing up this claim do not use data given in these letters attached, This soldier makes false statements as to his age.
In 1818 he swore he was 56 yrs old In 1820 " " " " 79 yrs old
and his dis. ct of 1814 gives age as 42 yrs.
He does not allege the battles given in these letters and his services do not cover the dates of
Oswego Sept 16. 1850
Dear Sir I wish to see Daniel Brinnison
one reason this man enlisted in the Revolutionary war & was under General Washington He is now a pensioner this Daniel Brinnison has a daughter in this Oswego that is poor & wishes to know if there is any Land that belongs to her father if so then she is going to ask for it. if not then your answer to this letter will be the end of the enquiry Has there been any Land warrant issued to him & if so has the Land been drawn & located if so when & by whom your answer to these questions will be very much to the satisfaction of this daughter will you answer as soon as possible &
Oswego Sept 16. 1850
Oblige yours J. H. Greene
Daniel Brinnison or Brinnison is the name of this pensioner we shall write with great anxiety for your answer. I hope you will not keep us in suspense give us all the information you can & much oblige a needy friend

many of the battles.
a mass of tradition evidently grew around him as he became older. see Lossings Field Book Am. Rev. Vol. 1. p. 500.
Sol. never informed the Bureau that he had moved to Ills.

Oswego Sept 16. 1850
Mr Secretary of War
Dear Sir I wish to know if there has been a Pension Land drawn for one Daniel Kinnison or Kinnison this man enlisted in the Revolutionary war & was under General Washington He is now mentioned this Daniel Kinnison has a daughter in this Oswego that is Poor & wishes to know if there is any Land that belongs to her father so then she is going to ask for it if not then your answer to this letter will be the end of the Enquiry Has there been any Land warrant issued to him & if so has the Land been drawn & located if so where & by whom your answer to these questions will be very much to the satisfaction of this daughter will you answer as soon as possible &
Oswego Sept 16. 1850
Obliged yours J. H. Greene
Daniel Kinnison or Kinnison is the name of this soldier we shall wait with great anxiety for your answer. I hope you will not keep us in suspense give us all the information you can & much obliged a ready Friend

1812 1813 1814 1815 1816
Aug 5 th 1816.
L. d. u.

Pension Office Nov 6 1854
Sir
Darius Kinnison of N.Y. was not entitled to Land from the U.S. for his services in the war of the Revolution. To be have been entitled he must have "en- listed for and served to the end of the war" He was a three years man,
No COA
Jason Canfield Esq West Cleveland Ohio

JAMES HAMILTON LEWIS, ILL., CHAIRMAN. WILLIAM J. STONE, MO. BOIES PENROSE, PA. JOSEPH E. RANSELL, LA. HENRY F. LIPPITT, R. I. JOSEPH R. SULLIVAN, CLERK.
United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
July 1, 1914.
Hon. G. M. Saltzgaber, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Mr. Commissioner:
I enclose you herewith a letter received at this office from Dr. Charles J. Lewis, 1900 Carroll Ave., Chicago, Ill., which is self-explana- tory. If it is possible from your records to get the information he desires as to David Kennison, I shall appreciate it if you will send it to me.
Very truly yours,
James Hamilton Lewis

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas January 12, 1924
From: Major Walter R. Wheeler, Infantry Subject: Services of David Kennison ( Kinnison ) in the War of 1812 To: The United States Commissioner of Pensions, Interior Department, Washington, D. C.
1. In order to support a claim for membership in a patriotic society commemorative of the War of 1812, it is requested that I be furnished extracts from any documents in your possession concerning the services of David Kennison ( Kinnison ) in the War of 1812.
2. Such data as I have is as follows:
David Kennison:
Born - Kingston, N. H., in 1764
Resided - Maine
Attempted to enlist for Revolutionary War at Boston at age of seventeen, rejected for small height, but later admitted to service
Served in the War of 1812 and in 1815 applied for pension, stating at that time that he was forty two years old
3. It is requested that, so far as practicable, I be furnished the following data concerning David Kennison:
a - Place of birth
b - Date of birth
c - Residence ( or place of enlistment )
d - Place of death
e - Date of death
f - Service in the organized forces of the United States in the War of 1812
g - Status as regards pension for service in War of 1812
W. R. Wheeler W. R. Wheeler

I Charles Hodsdon of Waterville in the County of Kennebec late a private in the Company commanded by Capt. A. T. Hull of the Ninth Regt. of United States Infantry, do here and say that I was engaged in the battle at Williamsburgh in the Territory of Upper Canada which commenced on the tenth day of November A.D. 1813, and was renewed on the eleventh day of the same month. That David Hinison of Waterville a Corporal in said Company was present and engaged in the same battle - that I saw him him in his place in the company when we marched out to meet the enemy and just before the battle on the eleventh of Nov. commenced; and at the close of it about sunset I with the company to which I belonged went on board a boat in the St. Lawrence - I there found said Hinison, and the Surgeon was there

dressing his wounds. He was wounded in the left hand, and as it appeared to me by a musket ball - I afterwards saw him frequently while in the hospital and saw his wounds dressed several times by the surgeon - that said Henson has lived in the town of Waterville ever since his return from the army which was in March A.D. 1814. Charles his X Hodsdon mark
Kennebec ss. 20 Sept. 1815 Then personally appeared the above named Charles Hodsdon & made oath that the facts by him stated in the above Deposition are true - Before me - Simo. Boutelle (commr).

I Isaac Corson of Waterville in the county of Kennebec, depose and say that David Henson of said Waterville removed with his family into a house adjoining the farm on which I live in March A.D. 1813 and continued to live there with his family till he enlisted into the army of the United States which was soon afterwards - that he and his family have continued to reside there since except while he was absent in the service - that he has not lived in any other place since he was discharged - that before he entered the service he obtained his subsistence by manual labor out at day wages - that he is very poor and having no trade since he was discharged from the army works on his land and at day labor at not more than one third of ordinary wages - that said

He having not owning any land or any stock is obliged to labor out from home for his support - that I have frequently seen him at work since he left the Service and have worked with him and from my knowledge of what he performs and appears to be able to perform I should say he cannot by his labor command more wages than one third of what a well man would, and that in consequence of his wounds, he cannot by his own manual labor, obtain more than one third of the wages he might otherwise obtain. Isaac Corson
Number ss. 20 Sept. 1815 Then personally appeared the said Isaac Corson & swore that the facts by him stated in the above deposition are true -
Before me Trios, Boulette Commr.

I Moses Appleton of Waterville County of Kennebec State of Massachusetts Physician - depose and say that at the request of David Fenniston now of Waterville aforesaid late a Corporal in Capt Hulls Company, of Engrs. of the army of the United States - I have examined the said Fenniston in regard to the wound he received in the battle of Williamsburgh Nov. 11. 1813 - It appears as if a Musket ball passed in at the under side of his left hand, coming out near the centre of the hand towards the middle finger - The thumb of the wounded hand, is nearly useless, and two of the fingers, so much contracted as to be useless - on the whole, by this wound, his arm, fore-arm & hand, are in a great measure disabled, so that from my personal knowledge, of the said Fenniston, and from the nature of his wound, I am of opinion that said Fenniston is not capable of per- forming more than one third part of the labour he has been accustomed to do before said wound -
Moses Appleton
Kennebec ss. 16 Nov. 1815 Then personally appeared the above named Moses Appleton & made oath that the above Deposition by him subscribed is true -
Before me - Timo. Dorrill Commt.

I Abraham Willman of Reedfield in the county of Kennebec, Houswight, late a corporal in the company commanded by Lt. Daniel Chandler 9 th Reg. of U.S. Infantry, affirm & say, that I was engaged in the battle at Williamsburgh in the territory of Upper Canada, which commenced on the 10 th day of November 1813, & was renewed on the 11 th of same month - That David Kinison of Waterville, a Corporal in Capt. Hull's company 9 th Reg. U.S. Infantry, was engaged in the same battle, & at the close of it, about 3 o'clock P.M., said Kinison was brought into a boat lying along side of the one, in which I was, having been wounded in his hand - Kinison had till a few days before belonged to the same company with myself, (I having been transferred to Lt. Wm Foster's company) & being acquainted with him, I went into the boat, where he was, & looked at his wound - It appeared to have been caused by a musket ball, which went thro' the ball of hand between the thumb & fore finger - the bones of his hand appeared to be much shattered - I afterwards saw him frequently while in

The Hospital, & looked at his wound the day before he left the army, which was some time in January 1814 - it was not then healed up - A Wellman
Kurnite ss. 20 th Sept r . 1815 Then personally appeared the above named Abraham Wellman & swore that the facts by him stated in the above Depo- sition are true - Before me Simos. Boutelle Comms r .

I Samuel Holmes of Waterville in the County of Kennebec, depose and say that David Kenison removed into a house within a few rods from where I live in the winter of 1813 and in the spring of 1813 enlisted into the Army of the United States. His family has continued to live in the same place ever since. In March 1814 said Kenison returned to his family with whom he has continued to live ever since - that said Kenison has no trade and labors out at day wages at a low rate - I have employed to labor on my land frequently since his dis discharge and have worked with him. He can do little at most kinds of labor on a farm and from my knowledge of what he performs, and appears able to perform, I should say he cannot by his

manual labor obtain more than one third of the wages he might obtain were it not for his wound in his hand. The said Kenison is very poor, has a large family, and owns no land - and has no other means of supporting himself and his family, but by manual labor. Samuel Holmes
Kendrick ss. 20 Sept. 1815 Then personally appeared the above named Samuel Holmes & made oath that the above deposition by him subscribed is true - Before me - Jno. Boutelle Commr.

Learned on both mass - Tend
DeWitt, Iowa Nov. 19-1935
Pension Bureau Washington, D. C.
Guillem! - I am writing you in regard to (a) David Kerrison - soldier of Rev- olutionary war - also pensioner of the same - he was a soldier of the war of 1812 also - (b) Job Kerrison son of David Kerrison soldier of war 1812 - I do not know whether he drew a pension or not - these three lived at McConnels- ville, Ohio, Morgan Co. I am trying to get some

family history - whom did David Kennison or Kennerson marry - he was married four times - who were his children - do you know the whereabouts of any one of them? - whom did Joab Kennison marry? was it Annie Holmes? did he have a child by the name of Delilah did she marry David Thomas? where is Joab buried? David is buried in Lincoln park Chicago Ill. - I would appreciate very much any help you can give me. Sincerely Yours Mrs Sara Jordan - Schlotfeldt 918 - W - 8th St. De Witt Ia.

pmun N Thorn M.B.H.
H 2 7 82 INVALID.
Rev
File No. H 2 7 82
David Olinson
St. Paul Minn
Act: 18 th March 18 th 1930
Index: Vol. 8 , Page 275
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1906 Jan. 13 - History to Gov. 1914 July 6. Hist. to Hon. Jas. Hamilton Lewis, P. 1916 Dec. 27. Hist. to J. E. Kingman, P. 1923 Jan. 11 hist to R. J. At. (letter in 18258 Jns. Trickey) En R. J. Atwood 2010 Mallers Bldg. 5 S Wabash Ave Chicago Ills.
1924 Jan. 17 Hist to Ray W. R. Wheeler, atty. 1929 Nov. 1. Hist to Mrs. D. H. Moore, atty.
1930 Nov. 21 - Hist to M. Duane, atty.
1930 Dec 9. Hist to Mrs. Sister J. Schlotzel, atty.
1930 Jan. 22. Hist to Millie C. Miller, atty.

Nov. 26, 1853.
Requesting to know if the case of David Kenniston, m.d., has been finally passed up. No papers in the old file
S. J. May Cleveland

W. Green 607/30

Pension Office 9 Oct. 64, 1815
Sir:
In compliance with your request search has been made for the papers of Daniel Linnean, a Revolutionary Pensioner, but no such man appears on a pension list. David Linnean, of Ithaca in New York, was a Private under Col. Sprout, of the Massachusetts Line, and enlisted for and served 3 years during the Revolution, for which he drew a Pension. He was not entitled to Bounty Land, however, as no Revolutionary claim was permitted that gratuity unless he had enlisted for and served during the war.
J. H. Greene Esq. Conesgo N. Y.

Jackson Public Schools
J. E. KINNISON, Supt.
JACKSON, OHIO
12 - 8 - 1916.
Pension Department, Washington - D. C.
Will you kindly give me the war record of our David Kinnison - who was a member of the Boston Tea Party? Also whether Samuel H. Carrick - my grandfather - was a soldier either in the Revolutionary War - or the War of 1812?
Respectfully yours, J. E. Kinnison.

MILLIE CUMMINGS ROSSITER 25 BEECHMONT STREET CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE
awfr.
Jan. 2, 1936
Dept. of the Interior, Pension Bureau, Washington, D. C.
Gentlemen: -
Will you please send me copy of the pension papers of David Rinnerson
b Nov. 17, 1736, d after 1850 probably in Chicago as he was living there in 1850 (114 yrs old) with family of Wm Mack.
I desire this informa

tion as I am of the Kinson family and wish to establish a H. A. R. record.
The name is spelled many ways some of which are Kinnerson, Kinston, Kinson, Kennerson, Kenson etc.
Yours very truly,
Millie E. Rossiter,

ANN GRIDLEY CHAPTER HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
458 Briar Place Chicago
Sept. 13, 1929.
Pension Bureau Washington, D.C.
Will you please send me a transcript of the pension record and all family data of David Kennison or Kinnison or Kenfiston, who was born in New Hampshire or Maine, and died in Chicago? He served in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, was in The Boston Tea Party etc, but I don't know whether his pension was for service in both wars or just one. At the time of the Revolution, or at least during a part of it, he lived in Lebanon, Me., later in Vermont, then again in Maine. I should greatly appreciate receiving all information possible at your

MICHIGAN
ANN GRIDLEY CHAPTER HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
very earliest convenience.
Yours very truly
Viriah Lyon Moore (Mrs. D.K.)
Registrar Ann Gridley Chapter
Please reply to my Chicago address .

DeWitt Iowa
Dec 9 1905
Major Warner Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear sir would it be convenient for your office to give me the date of the last Pension payments made to David Kennison a Revolutionary Soldier who died in Chicago Feb 24 1852. he was a member of the Boston Tea Party and its last survivor was 115 years 8 months and 10 days old he was my great grand father and I wish to join the Sons of the Revolution this is why I make this request if you could give me facts enough in the matter to help me in this matter I would be very thankful for the favor I was a private soldier in Co D 63 Reg O V I in the war.

of the Rebellion served three years and am drawing a Pension of Eight
Yours Truly
Lyman H Thorne

M. M. QUAIFE SECRETARY-EDITOR
THE BURTON HISTORICAL COLLECTION OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY DETROIT, MICH. October 14, 1933
G. B. KRUM, CHIEF
Commissioner of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I wish to make inquiry respecting the military service of David Kennison, a soldier of the Revolution, and subsequently of the War of 1812, in Captain A. F. Hull's Company of the Ninth Regular U. S. Infantry. I have before me a memorandum of his service supplied me by Mr. Watkins, Secretary of the Bunker Hill Monument Society, which states, among other things, that in 1834 a letter from N. Rathbun of Brownsville, Jefferson County, New York, written on behalf of David Kennison makes inquiry as to bounty land and states the service and wounds of Kennison. It is this letter of Rathbun which I would like to have a copy of in order that I may see what he says about the matter of Kennison's wounds and service. Can you supply me with the desired copy? My interest in the matter is purely historical and has nothing whatever to do with any supposed claim upon the government for Kennison's military service. He has become somewhat celebrated at Chicago as a veteran of the Revolution and as the last survivor of the Boston Tea Party. It seems apparent that much misinformation has been uttered about him and I wish, in so far as possible, to get at the truth of the matter respecting his military service and wounds.
Sincerely yours,
A handwritten signature in cursive, reading "M. M. Quaife".
M. M. Quaife
Q'E

State of Massachusetts - Kennebec ss. 16 Nov. 1815 By virtue of the annexed Commission to me directed by the Hon. David Sewall Judge of the District Court of the United States of America for the Maine District I have at the request of David Kimson named in said Commission taken the affidavits or Depositions of the following persons viz. Moses Appleton Isaac Corson David Kimson Charles Hodsdon Abraham Wellman & Samuel Holmes - which Depositions I herewith enclose - I certify that Isaac Corson Charles Hodsdon & Samuel Holmes are credible witnesses & from my personal knowledge of them I believe their statements in this case are entitled to full credit - As to Abraham Wellman I can say nothing of his reputation from my personal knowledge of him but from his appearance & manner of testifying I believe he is a credible witness - I further say that the examining Physician Moses Appleton is reputable in his profession - I also transmit as a part of the evidence in this case the Discharge of the said David Kimson signed by Thomas H. Cushing Brig. Gen. dated 13 th May 1814 - & also a certificate signed by Benjamin Waterhouse M.D. Surgeon dated 13 th May 1815 - I further certify that the examination of the evidence in this case commenced on the 20 th of September 1815 & that the testimony except the taking of Moses Appleton's Deposition was closed on the same day & that Moses Appleton's Deposition was taken on the 16 th of Nov. 1815 -
Timothy Boutelle Commissioner.

Daira Nimson Copy Invention Signature
Property $ 6.00 Debts about 25.00
[Faint, large handwritten signature or initials]
[Faint handwritten text, possibly "See" or "S. 100"]

A. Rathbun
11692
David Rootes
Washington
Secy of War
Dear Sir
Answered by Mr. G.
July 17 th 1834
Respectfully answered to W. Gordon Esq. Bony Land Office
Post Office July 12 1834
July 12 1834

Brownville H. County N. York July 7. 1844
To the
Gen. Lewis Cass
My dear Sir
in
I am requested to write to your Department by an old man, by the name of David Kimble , who represents himself to have been the Hero of two Wars, to ascertain something about his land and him from Govt.
In the War of the Revolution he enlisted in the Province of Maine for 3. years or during the War, and to the close of the War. I now receive a Pension.
I have not here very particular in my enquiries about him, & cannot therefore say more concerning his services; but presume, as he claims a Pension, the Department must be in possession of all the necessary facts to enable it to answer the old man's question — What is — What has become of his Bounty Land? —
In the War of 1812. he again enlisted at Waterville in Massachusetts under Capt. A. F. Hall, in Hall's Company, in the 9 th Regt. of Infantry Commanded by Col. Covington. He served to the close of the War. Was at the Battle down the St. Lawrence River, in which Col. Covington was killed. In which action Kimble lost a hand, or rather two fore fingers. He says he never drew his land for those services. I wish to know whether he is

untitled to land? I am supposing, that the records of the land office were kept so perfect, as to enable the Department to determine from the inscriptions of these records, whether a claim is entitled to land or not. If I am in error I must thank the Department to advise me of it, & I will open for the old man & get the facts on the terms of an affidavit & transmit to you.
I am Sir, Respectfully Yours, M. Smith.
N. Rathbun

HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY.
Washington, D. C.
July 8, 1893.
To the Honorable,
The Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you kindly cause such information as can be obtained from the Pension Records in regard to this interesting historical character -- David Kennison -- to be furnished to Mr. Daniel O. Drennan, Agent for the Chicago Historical Society, and greatly oblige,
Yours very truly,
Major General, U.S.A.

Washington, D. C. July 8, 1893.
Major General J. M. Schofield,
Commanding U. S. Army,
Washington, D. C.
General:
I most respectfully ask your kind assistance in obtaining some Historical information in the following case:
"The Sons of Massachusetts" contemplate erecting a Monument in Lincoln Park Chicago to the last survivor of the party, who in November 1773, disguised as Mohawk Indians, boarded the ships belonging to the East India Company in Boston Harbor and emptied the tea over board-- known as the Boston Tea Party-- In this connection information is desired concerning Private David Kennison an enlisted man of Captain Nathan Heald's Company First U. S. Infantry who enlisted on March 14, 1808, and was present at Muster at Fort Dearborn Chicago Illinois on December 31st 1810 and who was supposed to have been in the engagement which took place on August 15, 1812, known as the Chicago Massacre.
Kennison was the last survivor of the Boston Tea Party. He

resided in Chicago prior to his death which took place in that City in 1852 at the advanced age of 114- and was buried in Lincoln Park.
As Kennison was a pensioner it is supposed that his pension papers may contain information that will be valuable, from a historical point of view, and my object is to obtain such information, for Historical purposes only.
I am General,
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Daniel O. Dreyman
Agent, Chicago Historical Society.

December 9, 1935
David Kinnison-S.42782 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. Sarah J. Schlotfeldt 918 West 5th Street De Witt, Iowa
Dear Madam:
The data which follow were obtained from the papers on file in the claim for pension of David Kinnison, S. 42782.
The data and place of birth of this soldier are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
David Kinnison (as he signed) enlisted sometime in March, 1780 in Captain John Gooden's company, marched to West Point, where he was put in Captain Sewell's company, Colonel Sprout's 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and served until discharged in the summer or fall of 1783.
He served, also, in the War of 1812. He enlisted February 2, 1813 and served as a corporal in Captain A. F. Hull's company, Ninth Regiment of United States Infantry; he was wounded in the left hand, by a musket ball, November 11, 1813, the second day of the battle of Williamsburg, Upper Canada. The ball entered the under side of the hand and came out near the center, towards the middle finger; he was confined in the General Hospital at Charlestown and was discharged in Boston, Massachusetts, May 13, 1814, and returned to his home in Waterville, Kennebec County, District of Maine. This wound caused contraction of two fingers and rendered them and his thumb almost useless.
He was pensioned from May 14, 1814, on account of disability, resulting from the above noted wound. He

was allowed 160 acres of bounty land on Warrant #14607, under the Act of 1812, for services in the War of 1812.
David Kinnison relinquished this disability pension, and received a pension on account of his service in the Revolutionary War at the rate of $8.00 per month to commence May 6, 1818. He at that time was living in Sodus or Lyons, New York.
He stated under oath in 1818 that he was fifty-six years old, and in June, 1820, while living in Gates, Genesee County, New York, swore that he was seventy-nine years of age. There is no explanation given as to this discrepancy in his age.
The soldier in June, 1820 stated that  referred to his wife (her name not given) "died in June last", leaving several small children, and that his family, then, consisted of himself and the following children:
Elizabeth aged seventeen years, Mary Ann aged fourteen years, Nehemiah aged eleven years, Lucretia aged seven years, and Polly aged five years.
David Kinnison died February 24, 1852.
If you desire information in regard to the location of the land referred to above, you should address The Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C. and cite the following:
Warrant # 14607-160 Acres- Act of 1812.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

December 7, 1935.
BA-J/ILL
Mrs. Sarah Jordan Schlotfeldt 918 West 5th Street De Witt, Iowa.
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of David Kennison, a soldier of the Revolutionary War and War of 1812, also, the record of his son, Joab Kennison in the War of 1812.
A search of the War of 1812 records has been made and no record found of claim for pension which was made to the United States based upon service of Joab Kennison, under any spelling of that surname.
The record of David Kinnison who served in both the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 is furnished herewith from his claim for pension, S. 42782.
Very truly yours,
A. D. HILLER, Executive Assistant to the Administrator.

November 21, 1933
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David Kinnison-S.42782
BA-J/AWF
M. M. Quaife The Burton Historical Collection The Public Library Detroit, Michigan
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter of October 14, in which you request information in regard to the service of David Kennison and wounds received in service, and in which you refer to a memorandum by one N. Rathbun in regard to service and wounds of this Revolutionary War soldier.
The Revolutionary War records of this office have been searched and a claim for pension found based upon service in the Revolutionary War, also, claims for pension and land based upon service in the War of 1812. Those claims have been examined carefully and the following data found therein.
From the records of this office it is shown that David Kinnison (as he signed) enlisted in March, 1780 in Captain John Gooden's company, marched to West Point, where he was put in Captain Sewell's company, Colonel Sprout's Second Massachusetts regiment and served until discharged in the summer or fall of 1783.
He served, also, in the War of 1812. He enlisted, February 2, 1813 and served as a corporal in Captain A. F. Hull's company, Ninth Regiment of United States Infantry. He was wounded in the left hand, by a musket ball, November 11, 1813, the second day of the battle of Williamsburg, Upper Canada. The ball entered the under side of the hand and came out near the center, towards the middle finger. He was confined in the General Hospital at Charlestown and was discharged at Boston,

Massachusetts, May 13, 1814 and returned to his home in Waterville, Kennebec County, District of Maine. This wound caused contraction of two fingers and rendered them and his thumb almost useless.
David Kinnison was pensioned from May 14, 1814, on account of disability, resulting from the above noted wound. He was also allowed 160 acres of bounty land on Warrant No. 14807, under the Act of 1812, for services in the War of 1812.
He relinquished this disability pension and received a pension for his services in the War of the Revolution at $8.00 per month from May 6, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Sodus or Lyons, New York. He then stated under oath that he was fifty-six years old, and in June, 1820, while living in Gates, Genesee County, New York, swore that he was seventy-nine years of age; no explanation given as to this discrepancy in his age. The names of his parents are not stated.
The soldier, David Kinnison, in June, 1820, stated that his wife (her name not given) died in June last, leaving several small children, and that his family, then, consisted of himself and the following children-Elizabeth aged seventeen years, Mary Ann aged fourteen years, Nehemiah aged eleven years, Lucretia aged seven years, and Polly aged five years. David Kinnison died February 24, 1852.
For information in regard to location of land, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, this city, and cite number of warrant, acreage and the Act under which granted.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section AWF/esl
November 11, 1929
Mrs. D.K.Moore 458 Briar Place Chicago, Illinois
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S.42782, it appears that David Kinnison enlisted in March, 1780, in Captain John Gooden's Company and marched to West Point where he was put in Captain Sewell's Company, Colonel Sprout's Second Massachusetts Regiment and served until discharged in the summer or fall of 1783.
He also enlisted in the War of 1812, February 2, 1813, and served as a corporal in Captain A.F.Hull's Company, Ninth United States Infantry. He was wounded in the left hand November 11, 1813, the second day of the battle of Williamsburg, Upper Canada. He was confined in the General Hospital at Charlestown and was discharged at Boston, Massachusetts, May 13, 1814, and returned home to Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine.
He was pensioned as David Kinniston for said disability from May 14, 1814.
He relinquished this pension and received a pension for his services in the War of the Revolution at $8 per month from May 6, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Sodus, Ontario County, New York.
At this time he stated under oath that he was fifty-six years old and in June, 1820, while a resident of Gates, Genesee County, New York, he swore that he was seventy-nine years of age, no explanation given as to this discrepancy in his age.
In June, 1820, he stated that his wife (name not given)
This is his pen.
He had a bad hand & came out of the war with it.
He was wounded in the left hand Nov 11 1813 at the battle of Williamsburg, Upper Canada. He was confined in the General Hospital at Charlestown and was discharged at Boston, Mass. May 13 1814. He returned home to Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine. He was pensioned as David Kinniston for said disability from May 14 1814. He relinquished this pension and received a pension for his services in the War of the Revolution at $8 per month from May 6 1818, at which time he was a resident of Sodus, Ontario County, New York. At this time he stated under oath that he was fifty-six years old and in June 1820, while a resident of Gates, Genesee County, New York, he swore that he was seventy-nine years of age, no explanation given as to this discrepancy in his age. In June 1820, he stated that his wife (name not given)
He was pensioned as David Kinniston for said disability from May 14, 1814. He was allowed $160.00 per annum for his services in the War of the Revolution at $8 per month from May 6, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Sodus, Ontario County, New York.

died in June last leaving several small children and that his family consisted of himself and the following children: Elizabeth, aged seventeen years; Mary Ann, aged fourteen years; Nehemiah, aged eleven years; Lucretia, aged seven years; and Polly, aged five years.
The soldier died February 24, 1852.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.
For info. regard to location of land you should apply to the Com. of the House & the file number of warrant, acreage & date when which granted.

January 17, 1924.
Major W. R. Wheeler, Fort Leavenworth, Kans.
Sir;
I have to advise you that the papers in the claim of David Kinnison, Survivor's File No. 43783, Revolutionary War, show that he enlisted in March 1780 in Captain John Gooden's Company, marched to West Point, where he was put into Captain Sewell's Company of Colonel Sprout's 2d Massachusetts Regiment, and served until discharged in the summer or fall of 1783.
He also enlisted in the War of 1812, February 2, 1813 as a Corporal in Captain A. F. Hull's Company of the 9th U.S. Infantry and served until he was wounded in the left hand on November 11, 1813, the second day of the battle of Williamsburg, Upper Canada; he was confined in the General Hospital at Charlestown, and was discharged at Boston, Massachusetts,,on May 13, 1814, and returned home to Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine.

He was pensioned as David Kinniston for said disability from May 14, 1814, at $3.33 2 / 3 per month, which he relinquished for a pension on account of his services in the War of the Revolution at $8 per month from May 6, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Sodus, Ontario County, New York, and swore under oath that he was fifty six years old; later he resided at Lyons, in same county; and in June 1820, while a resident of Gates, Genesee County, New York, he stated  stated under  oath that he was seventy nine years of age, and stated that "his wife (name not given) died in June last, leaving several small children" and that his family consisted of "himself, and his children, Elizabeth, aged seventeen years; Mary Ann, fourteen years; Nehemiah, eleven years; Lucretia, seven years; and Polly, five years. He died February 24, 1852,
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

December 27, 1916.
Mr. J. E. Kinnison, Superintendent of Public Schools, Jackson, Ohio.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the eighth instant, you are advised that the papers in the claim of David Kinnison, Survivor's File No. 42,782 Rev. War, show that he enlisted in March 1780, in Captain John Gooden's company, marched to West Point where he was put into Captain Sewell's company of Colonel Sprout's and Massachusetts regiment, and served until discharged in the summer or fall of 1783, when he was discharged at Philadelphia where he had been left, sick with the below intermittent fever. The place of his enlistment is not stated and there are no particulars of his service..
given as 42,782 on discharge
He also enlisted in the War of 1812, in the Province of  Maine , February 2, 1813, as a Corporal, in Captain A. F. Hull's company of the 9th U. S. Infantry, and served until he was wounded in the left hand on November 11, 1813, the second day of the battle of Williamsburg, Upper Canada; he was confined in the General Hospital at Charlestown, and was discharged at Boston, Massachusetts, May 13, 1814, and returned home to Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine.
to the War of 1812 he was not discharged until June 1814
This was corrected Jan 14, 1923
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He was pensioned
as David Kinnison was allowed pension for said disability
from the day after his discharge , May 14, 1814, at $3.33 1 / 3
per month, which he relinquished for a pension on account of
his services in the Revolution at $8 per month from May 6,
1818, at which time he was a resident of Sodus, Ontario County
swore that he was 56 yrs old - New York: later he resided at Lyons, in the same county; and
in June 1830 while a resident of Gates, Genesee County, New York
stated under oath that he was he claimed to be seventy-nine years of age, and stated that
"his wife (name not given stated) died in June last, leaving several
small children" and that his family consisted of "himself, and
his children, Elizabeth aged 17 years; Mary Ann 14 years;
Nehemiah 11 years; Lucretia 7 years; and Polly 5 years."
The Bureau records show that the endowment  He died February 24, 1838, the place is not stated.
made by soldier (There is no reference to the Boston Tea Party in the papers on file.
Very respectfully,
M. L. Gable
Commissioner.
1818 J 6 1762 1820 1791

Hon. James Hamilton Lewis.
United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
In response to your letter dated the first instant, requesting information for Dr. Charles J. Lewis of 1900 Carroll Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, I have the honor to furnish you the following data from the pension papers of David Kinnison on file in this Bureau, and to suggest that the record of any additional service in the War of 1812 may be obtained from the Adjutant General, U.S.A., War Department.
The papers in claim Sur. File No. 42,782, show that David Kinnison enlisted in March 1780, in Captain John Gooden's company, marched to West Point where he was put into Captain Sewell's company, Colonel Sprout's 2d Massachusetts regiment, and served until the summer or fall of 1783, when he was discharged at Philadelphia, being left there rick with the slow intermittent fever. The place of his enlistment is not stated and there are no other particulars of his service.
He also enlisted in the Province of Maine, February

2. 1813. as Corporal in Captain A. F. Hull's company of the 9th U. S. Infantry and served until he was wounded by a musket ball on the second day of the battle of Williamsburg, Upper Canada. November 11, 1813, the ball having passed in at the under side of his left hand coming out near the centre towards the middle finger, rendering the arm, fore arm and hand in a great measure disabled; he was confined in the General Hospital at Charlestown and was discharged on account of said disability, at Boston, Massachusetts, May 13, 1814, when he returned home to Waterville, Kennebec County, Maine.
His personal description at discharge was as follows: Forty-two years of age, five feet 6 3/4 inches tall, black hair and eyes, occupation at enlistment, a Farmer.
He was allowed 160 acres of bounty land, and pension (as David Kinniston,) from the date of his discharge at $3.33 1/3 per month, which pension he relinquished when he was pensioned on account of his services in the Revolution, (as David Kinnison) at $8. per month from May 6, 1818, at which time he stated that he was fifty-six years of age and a resident of Sodus, Ontario County, New York; later he resided at Lyons in the same
1814 1792 He were his age He could not for some Revolution 1788 1874 42 72

County, and in June 1820, while a resident of the town of Gates, Genesee County, New York, he claimed to be seventy-nine years old and stated that "his wife (name not given) died in June last leaving several small children  child. " and that his family consisted of himself and his children. Elizabeth aged 17 years. Mary Ann 14 years. Nehemiah 11 years. Lucretia 7 years and Polly 5 years.
The Bureau record bears the endorsement "died February 24, 1852". the place is not given.
Very truly yours,
Commissioner.