Brevet Captain John Kinney
Began his service in the Revolutionary War as Ensign in the 3rd Regiment NJ Line 29 Jul to 10 Nov 1776. Again Ensign in the 3rd Regiment NJ Line 29 Nov 1776. 1st Lieutenant 6 Jan 1778. Resigned from service Aug 1778. Brevet Captain 26 Sep 1780 in the 3rd Regiment NJ Line. Born in Elizabethtown, NJ in 1751 and died in Morristown, NJ on 17 Jul 1832. Major in the New Jersey Militia. Married Phebe Arnold on 21 Oct 1778. [Sources: M; H; (66); (98); (C); Rootsweb’s World Connect Project.]
John Kinney is currently unrepresented in the Society of the Cincinnati. Eligible descendants are encouraged to make inquiry regarding membership.