oseph McKinney enlisted in 1776 as a private in Captain Harry Terrill's Co., 5th Virginia Regiment of foot soldiers, under Colonel Josiah Parker (D.A.R.). He served all through the Revolution and was twice taken prisoner, and was once tied to the stake to be burnt, but was rescued by an Indian chief, who paid his ransom and set him free. Joseph, who died at Fairview, aged ninety years, was buried in Fairview Cemetery.

Submitted by 6th Great Granddaughter Janette Dalton.