Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 8439, for Alexander Mc Kinzie, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
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McKinzie, Alexander McKinsey McKinzie
W. 8439
CONTENTS
Tabitha B.

Kentucky 3949
Tabitha B. McKenzie widow of Alexander McKenzie who was a Sergeant of Cavalry in the Virginia line for 22 1/2 months
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of - 148 - Dollars 75 - Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 18 day of December 1843 and sent to G. H. McKinney Stanford Kentucky
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A. Vol. 1 Page 171
Libb H. G. Caldwell of Ky 1844

State of Kentucky
Lincoln County Set 3
On this 16 th day of May 1820 Personally appeared before me Richard Singleton a Justice of the peace in and for said County Tabitha B McKenzie a resident of said county and State aforesaid aged seventy nine 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 the act of congress passed July 7, 1838 entitled an act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows That she is the widow of Alexander McKenzie who served as a regular soldier and as an officer for a considerable time during the Revolutionary War, He went into service from the County of Albemarle in the State of Virginia in the early part of the Revolution and continued there the declarant thinks (for she was at that time acquainted with him) until nearly or quite to the close of the War. The declarant is of the opinion that the said Alexander acted and was commissioned as an Ensign in a Company, belong of Cavalry, belonging to General Waynes Brigade, But who was his Captain or Colonel the declarant cannot now recollect, But for information on this point the declarant begs leave to refer the Commissioner to the papers of her deceased husband which was made out and placed on file by the said Alexander McKenzie through the petition of either the Hon William Lulla or the Hon George Robertson then members of Congress from the State of Kentucky and about the year 1820 or 1821 for the purpose of obtaining his pension But the said Alexander died before he ascertained what had been done in his case,
She further declares she was married to the said Alexander McKenzie in the County of Albemarle in the State of Virginia On the Thirteenth day of March Seventeen hundred and Eighty Three (1783) That her husband the aforesaid Alexander McKenzie died on the Seventeenth day of September Eighteen hundred and Twenty one (1821) That she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service but her marriage took place previous to the first of January Seventeen hundred and Twenty four Viz at the time above stated. She further declares she knows of no record of her marriage nor of the age of her children
Tabitha B McKenzie

State of Kentucky Lincoln County Set 5
The foregoing declaration of Tabitha McKenzie was this day sworn to and subscribed before me the undersigned Justice of the peace for and in said county And I certify that the said Tabitha McKenzie is in consequence of old age and bodily infirmity unable to attend court
Given from under my hand this 16th day of May 1840
Richard Singleton J.P.
Note (county) interlined & (belong) erased in the foregoing declaration before signed
Richd. Singleton J.P.
The deposition of David R. McMullen a resident of Lincoln County Ky taken this 16th day of May 1840 to be read as evidence in favour of the application of Mrs. Tabitha McKenzie for a pension under an act of congress passed July 7, 1838.
Deponent being Forty Six years old deposeth and saith that he has been acquainted with Alexander McKenzie and his widow Tabitha for the last Forty years he knows the said Alexander McKenzie during his life time always claimed to be a soldier and an officer of the Revolution. And that the said Alexander McKenzie died on the Seventeenth day of September Eighteen hundred and Twenty one And that the said Tabitha McKenzie has remained a widow ever since to the present period. And further saith not
David R. McMullen his mark
State of Kentucky Lincoln County Set 5
The above deposition of David R. McMullen was sworn and subscribed before me the undersigned Justice of the peace in and for said county And I certify the said David R. McMullen a man of good moral character and a man of truth and veracity
Given under my hand the day and date above written
Richd. Singleton J.P.

State of Kentucky Lincoln County Court. I Thomas Helm clerk of this court of the county of Lincoln certify that Richard Single land is a magistrate as above & that the foregoing signature purporting to be his is genuine. In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office & subscribed my name this eighteenth day of May 1840.
(Thomas Helm clerk) Lincoln county court.
7090
By

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section
MCS/HMM See
March 22, 1930.
Mrs. Jane Pierce Jennings Wilson 503 Richmond Trust Building P.O. Box 1612, Richmond Virginia.
My dear Mrs. Wilson:
I advise you that in order to obtain the date of last payment of pension of Tabitha McKenzie, it is suggested that you address the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Washington, D.C., citing all of the following data:
Tabitha B. McKenzie, widow of Alexander McKenzie Certificate 3949, issued December 18, 1843 Rate $168.75 per annum Commenced March 4, 1843 - Act of March 3, 1843 Kentucky Agency.
In the papers of the pension claim of Tabitha B. McKenzie, W. 8439, it was stated that an application for pension was made by Alexander McKenzie about the year 1820 or 1821 and that the said Alexander died before he ascertained what had been done in his case.
It was the practice of the Pension Office to return all papers filed in a claim for pension under the Act of March 18, 1818 when the claim was rejected. It is assumed that this was the procedure in the case of the claim of Alexander McKenzie as there are no papers on file in support of a claim for pension made by this soldier.
It is possible that a record of his application might be found in the Court House of the county from which the soldier applied for a pension.
Very truly yours,
E. W. Morgan Acting Commissioner.

1929 June 15. Photos to Mrs. J. P. G. Wilson & Fin. Rev. utd. 10/2/29 1930 Mar. 22 Mrs. G. Pierce Jennings adv. as to obtaining date last payment per etc. M.C.S.
Rev  WIDOW, &c.
File No. 8439  Jabitha B. McKenzie  Wid. of  Alexander McKenzie  Sergt. Prov. Line  Act: Noch. 3 rd H.B.  Index: —Vol. 16 Page 21
[Arrangement of 1870.]

6008 Kentucky
let: 9 Feb 41 Elv Shinn.
Tabitha B. McKenzie widow of Alexander McKenzie, dec d who was a pensioner under the Act of _____ and who died on the 17 September 1821 of Lincoln Co in the State of Kentucky who was a Serg t of Cav y in the Comp y commanded by Captain _____ of the Reg t commanded by Col. White in the Virginia line for 22 1/2 months.
Inscribed on the Roll of Kentucky at the rate of 168 Dollars 75 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 day of Jan y 1841, and sent to C. Clinn, Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
Arrears to the 4th of March 1841 $8 43.75 Semi-annual allowance ending
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by D. M. Curdy Clerk, Book 17. Vol. 2, Page 213.

Sabitha B. M. Hengie Suspended Let. to Ch. Chinn Augt. 4 th 1840
Act July 7 th 1838

7090
Tabitha B. McKenzie of Alexander Kentucky
admitted
Sergt Pay 22 nd m. $168.75 Col. Col. White, Va.
died 17 Sept. 1821.
Act 7 July 1838.
Christopher Chinn Harradburg Ken

McKenzie Sept 29 1841
Rev.
FREE
Col J. L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City
Quincy

Heanesburg (Ky) 30 January 1841
Sir
I would thank you for information respecting Mrs Tabetha McKenzie widow of Alexander McKenzie Deceased pension claim, Testimony of the service forward to be filed with her suspended claim on the 5th December last
Your Obedt Servt Chas Whinn

Sir
Enclosed you will find some Stains for junior When they are examined you will please inform George H. McKinney of Stanford Ky of the result.
Respectfully
Your att Servt
J L Edward Esq.
B V Overly

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the Act of Congress of the 3 rd March 1843 Granting pensions for one year to Certain widows who have received pensions under the act of July 7. 1838.
State of Kentucky } S.S Lincoln County }
On this 13 th day of May 1843 personally appeared before the undersigned a justice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid Tabitha McKinzie a resident of Kentucky in the County of Lincoln and Eighty years who being first duly sworn according to Sarr cloth 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 March 1843 Granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Alexander McKinzie who was a Sergeant in the regular service and belonged to the company commanded by Captain James Gunn of the Cavalry That the Regiment was

Colonel Anthony W. White and that the Bri- gade was commanded by Col. Anthony Wayne and that the annual amount of the Pension which she received under the act of July 17 1838 was one hundred & Sixty Eight 80/100 dollars. She further declares that she is still a widow Sworn to & Subscribed { on the day and above } Tabitha her McKinzie written before } mark Richard Singleton J.P.L.C.
State of Kentucky } ss. Lincoln County }
I Richard Singleton a jus- tice of the peace in & for the County aforesaid do certify that the foregoing Declarant Tabitha McKinzie is personally known to me and that she is the identical Tabitha McKinzie I understand who received a Pension under the act of Congress of July 7. 1838 as the widow of Alexander McKinzie deceased. Given from under my hand this 13 th day of May 1843
Richard Singleton J.P.L.C.

10 26 1840 CINCINNATI DEC 16
FREE
Rev. Asaph McKenzie Col J S Edwards Commissioner of Pensions Washington City

Warrenton (Ky)
December 1840
Sir
I herewith transmit you the deposition of Mr Jesse Lewis in support of the claim of Mrs Tabitha McKenzie widow of Alexander McKenzie deceased for her pension, which I should be pleased to hear from as soon as it will suit your convenience
Your Obed Servt Chas. H. Lewis
Col J. L. Edwards Courts of Pensions Washington City

Washington City Apr. 2 nd 1844
Dear Sir
I send you the letter of one of my constituents G. H. McKinney asking various information. Will you be so good as to have the proper examinations made and inform me fully on the various points suggested at your earliest leisure. Please return me Mr. McKinneys letter with your answer
Respectfully
Your O ff Secy
G. H. Baldwin

Warroasburg (Ky) 5 th December 1840
Sir
I herewith transmit you record evidence of the service of Alexander McKenzie during the Revolution which I wish filed with Mrs Tabitha McKenzie widow of Alexander McKenzie papers now on file for a pension. In a few days I hope to forward you the deposition of Mr Jesse Lewis proving Identity &c
Your Olt Servt Chr Chinn
Col J. L. Burrows Comrs of Pensions Washington City

4267
Sabitha McKinzie s Declaration
$168.75
3949
171
Conu ir
G. H. McKinney Stanford Ky

State of Kentucky Lincoln County
I Thomas Nelson Clerk of the Court of Lincoln County certify that Richard Singleton is a Magistrate as above, and that the fore- going Signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office & Subscribed my name this 17 th day of June in the Year 1813
Thomas Nelson Clerk of the Court of Lincoln County By Joseph N. Fletcher

McKenzie

Warroosburg Ky 20th May 1840
Sir
I herewith send you the declaration of Mrs Tabitha B McKenzie Widow of Alexander McKenzie deceased for a pension So soon as examined and acted on I should be pleased to hear the result
Your Obt Servt Chs Chinn
Col H. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions Washington City

on roll page 208 & 214 by co 29:15:8 25:4
Stearns McHUGH

D r The United States in Ac c t with Alexander McKenzie C o
   Doll s 90 Doll s 90     1782 To pay as Sergeant Dragoons. 12 Months 180 - By certificate 180 -   1783 To pay 10 1/2 Months 157 45 By four Months pay 60 -   " Gratuity 80 - By certificate 177 45   By himself 237 45 Settled Nov r 20. 1784. 237 45  
The foregoing is truly copied from Commissioner Andrew Dunscomb's Book of Settlements
Given under my hand at the Auditor's Office Richmond this 17 th day of July 1840. J. A. E. Heath

KNOW all men by these presents that we Alexander McKinzie and Samuel Tuliifero are held unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the full sum of fifty pounds to which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves our heirs executors and administrators firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and delivered this twenty ninth (29 th ) day of March 1786. One thousand seven hundred and eighty six.
(Whereas a marriage is intended to be had and solemnized between Alexander McKinzie and Tabitha Hill. If therefore there is no lawful cause to obstruct the said intended marriage, then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force & virtue. Given under our hands and seals.
Alexander McKinzey Samuel Tuliifero
State of Virginia
Albemarle County Court
This day Ina Garrett Clerk of the County Court of said County personally appeared before William A Bibb a justice of the peace for the County aforesaid and made oath that the above bond is a true copy of the original now filed in the Clerk's office of said Court, with the addition of the date thereof being written in words. Given under my hand this 2 nd day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty.
William A Bibb J.P.
State of Virginia
Albemarle County Court Clerk's office herein
I Ina Garrett Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that I have made a diligent search for the return of marriage solemnized between Alexander McKinzey

and Tabitha Hill but am unable to find any.
I further certify that William A. Bibb who in my presence signed the foregoing certificate is an acting magistrate in and for the said County of Albemarle duly commissioned and qualified as the law directs and that his signature thereto is genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my name and affixed the seal of said County Court this second day of April one thousand eight hundred and forty.
Wm. Garrett

The Deposition of Mr Jesse Lewis, a resident of the County of Albemarle in the state of Virginia, taken at Charlottesville in said County and state, on the 24th day of November 1840, to be read as evidence in favor of the application of Mrs Tabitha McKinnie for a pension under the an act of Congress passed the 7th July 1838.
Deponent and duly sworn on the holy Evangelists of Almighty God being in the 78th year of his age, deponeth and saith, says that he was well acquainted with Alexander McKinnie, who entered, at the same time that this Deponent did, into the Company of recruits commanded by Capt Harris, and who marched with him, in the spring prior to the siege of Yorktown, to the place of Rendezvous, Chesterfield Court house, Va, where General Baron Steuben commanded: said McKinnie and this deponent enlisted and entered into the service of their Country as eighteen months men; McKinnie was appointed a Sergeant after reaching the place of Rendezvous, in the Regiment commanded by Col Gaskins - and was frequently changed from one Company in said Regiment to another. At one time he was under Capt Kirkpatrick, at another under Captain Marmar, and he was also in one or more other Companies in his capacity of Sergeant. This Deponent further says, that some short time before the Siege of Yorktown, there came officers, to a place called Holls Forge, who wished to enlist men in the horse Service, out of the foot Service, to serve during the war. Alexander McKinnie enlisted in the horse service; I saw him as a Dragoon and he was a Sergeant in that service, in Col Whiles Regiment of horse, with whom he went on to the South; I saw him after his return at the close of the war, he having I have no doubt fulfilled the terms of his enlistment and received an honorable discharge.
After the close of war, and whilst I lived near him, (the deponent further saith) the said Alexander McKinnie married Tabby or Tabitha Hill - and Deponent was near neighbours to said McKinnie, until he had by his wife,

the said Tabitha five or six children: he subsequently removed to Kentucky. Deponent thinks said M c Kinzie was married to Tabitha Hill in 1786
Joseph Lewis
Albemarle County and State of Virginia to wit.
I, Ira B Brown a Justice of the peace of the said County and state do hereby certify that the foregoing is the Deposition of Leffey Lewis of the County and state aforesaid, taken at the time and place mentioned in the caption - and sworn to before me . And I do further certify that the said Leffey Lewis is a man of undoubted truth and veracity. Given under my hand this 24 th day of November 1840 -
Ira B Brown J P
State of Virginia Albemarle County 55
I, Ira Garrett Clerk of the Court of Albemarle County certify that Ira B Brown is a Magistrate as above and the foregoing Signature purporting to be his is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 15 th day of Dec r 1840
Ira Garrett Clerk of the Court of Albemarle County

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June 4, 1929.
Is To
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
M.O.# 527 736 - $2 50
Sir:
Please furnish photostatic copies of fifteen pages from Revolutionary War pension claim of Alexander McKinzie, Virginia Troops, W. 8439, certified.
Respectfully,
Jennings Family Record, through P.O. Box 1612 Richmond Va.
Received payment, $2.50 - M.O. June 4, 1929.
Ada DeFoss
Rev.&1812 Wars Section.
Mrs. Jane Pierce Jennings Wilson - Heirs
(over)

List: Wid. Decl. May 16 - 1840 - 1 p
{ Rich & Singleton, David B. McMillin
May 16 - 1840 _____ 1 p
Lincoln Co. Court Clerk - May 18 - 1840 1 p
Mar. Ctf. _____ 2 p
Service report - July 17 - 1840 1 p
Deposition of Jesse Lewis Nov. 24, 1840 2 p
Ctf. jacket Oct '38 - _____ 1 p
{ Letter - Harrodsburg Ky Jan 30 - 1841 Chas. Chism } _____ 1 p
Wid. Decl. May 13 - 1843 - _____ 2 p
County Clerk's ag. Thos. Nelson June 17 - 1843 - 1 p
Ctf. Jacket Oct. '43 _____ 1 p
Old Blue jacket with files no. _____ 1 p

JANE PIERCE JENNINGS WILSON TREASURER
RESIDENCE 2201 HANOVER AVE. PHONE: BOULEVARD 4335
JENNINGS FAMILY RECORD 503 RICHMOND TRUST BUILDING RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, U. S. A. ADDRESS MAIL P. O. BOX 1612 CABLE ADDRESS CHALOEGER
Richmond, Virginia March, 17, 1930
Pension Bureau of Census Washington. D.C.
Gentlemen:
Widow File 8439 Tabitha McKenzie.
Will you please let me know what your files show for the date of the last payment made to this widow Tabitha McKenzie under this Pension Certificate.
Also in the application for pension under this certificate references are made to the former application of her husband Alexander McKenzie which were not completed or filed prior to his death in 1821. Are such papers still to be found among either the government files under the title of Unfinished Claims or Suspended Claims or possibly among some State or District Office?
Thanking you for your courtesy we are/
Most sincerely yours,
DECLINE Mrs Jane Pierce Jennings Wilson.
Member of my family.