Deposition of James Wallace, Fayette County, Kentucky, age 71. Deposes May 18, 1841: Came to Kentucky 1785. He and Captain John McKinney deceased, were cousins, our mothers were sisters, he living in Augusta County, Virginia, and I in Rockbridge County, when I first became acquainted with him in early boyhood. This affiant was present at the marriage of said John McKinney with Polly Trimble in Augusta County, Virginia in the fall of 1785. That same fall affiant came to Kentucky with said John McKinney and his wife, Polly. This affiant lost his wife in 1823, and was a year or two afterwards that Captain McKinney died. The affiant always understood and believes that Captain John McKinney was in the Revolution and in the Battle of Kanahawa Point. Re.: John McKinney died September 27, 1825. It appears that John McKinney was placed on pension list in 1786 and received warrant for 50. Pd. until 1810... since that time to present for 75 pension. From Bourbon County, Kentucky Pensions Richmond, Virginia.
