Stan Herrin and Jean Clinkscales:

Upon leaving Kings Creek in Caldwell County I took photos of Kings Creek Church, Herring Ridge (Harrison Camp) and Kings Creek area itself.

I went on to Davie County where I took photos of Bear Creek Church and Cemetery where Shadrack and Rebecca were charter members in 1792. Shadrack lived somewhere on Hunting Creek right on the Iredell County Border. I took a photo of the creek.

From there I went to Salisbury and visited the library. I got some more info which I will comment on which I will use arrows, >>>>>:

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Surry County, North Carolna County Court Minutes Vol. 1, pg 4: 13 March 1773 John Armstrong, Thomas Poindexter & Hezekiah Wright bound unto Edward Herring in case Garrot Gross  attcht. Aget. Estate Edward Herring et. nxt ct. Wit. Malcolm Curry.

>>>>>>> What do you make of this? It looks to me as if Edward Herrin got his 150 acres from Garrot Gross/Groce/Cross since he had no deed extant in Wilkes County for which he was taxed. Comments? <<<<<<<

1782-1783 Rowan County, North Carolina Tax List- Sgt. Cathey’s List
Christian, a Herion; poal tax

<<<<<<< This was transcribed. I don't know if it is Christian Herrion or a Herrion who was a Christian.>>>>>>>

List of Taxables  of Capt. Frederick Smith (Davidson County area)
1784 Rowan County, North Carolina Tax List: Edward Herrin 200 acres between Jacob Hinkel and Jacob Young

<<<<<<< I believe that this is on Swift Creek in Davidson County. I had never found Edward living in that area before. >>>>>>>

<<<<<<< This coincides with when Edward left Wake County. I have put out a plea on Wake's list for Herrins in Wake Co. Tax Lists from 1777 to 1796. I want to see when Sarah left as well. Rowan has very incomplete tax records.>>>>>>

Capt. Basil Griffith “return of soles”  of 1787:
1787 Rowan County, North Carolina Tax List: Edwd Herring 
1M 21-60 2 M<21 & > 60 3 F  0S 12-50 6 No ea fam
1787 Rowan County, North Carolina Tax List:  Shadrick Herring 
1M 21-60 1 M<21 & > 60 1F 0S 12-50 3 No ea fam
(These two names are 9 polls apart, hence close neighbors)

This is the first time I see Shadrack Herrin and Edward Herrin on any list together, although I knew they were in the county the same time. This, along with friends and relatives is enough to certainly place Edward as Shadrack's father. Finally! >>>>>>>

Wilkes County, North Carolina DB B Page 343- 3 Nov 1793.
Laurance Duncan to Daniel Herrin
150 Acres on N. Fork Kings Creek for 160 pds.
John Bradley’s line then crosses creek to
Thomas Wisdoms line to Thomas Allisons
Signed Laurance (his mark) Dunkin
Wit: Richard Roberts, Patrick Mooney
Proved Wilkes County Court Feb. Term 1794 on Oath of Richard Roberts
Signed  ?? Gordon, C.C.

<<<<<<< Daniel probably came to the age of maturity in 1794 which would place his birth ca 1773 or 1774. That means he was likely born in Orange County, North Carolina since Wake was formed in 1777. I'll figure that out later. This tax year also coincides with him not being in Rowan County.>>>>>>

Wilkes County, North Carolina DB B page 516 -  15 Sep 1794
Daniel Herrin to Sarah Herrin for 150 Acres of Land for 160 pds.
On N. Fork Kings Creek beginning at widow McKenzies Line
Then to John Bradley’s Line
Then to Thomas Wisdoms granted by state
Signed Daniel “I” (his mark) Herin
Test: RichardX Roberts,  Nebuzaden X Coffey
Proved Wilkes County Court May Term 1796 and proved by Nebuzadan X Coffey.
Signed: ?? Gordon C. C.

<<<<<<< Daniel sold to "Sary" without making a profit. I take this to be Sarah Motley Herrin. Harrison Motley was in neighboring Ashe County and died in Monroe County, Indiana where his Herrin family resided. Motley's were alos in Montgomery Co., KY with Sarah. arah had married Edward Herrin (Junior) in Wake Co. in 1792. I need to see the tax lists there to see when he died). >>>>>>

Wilkes County, North Carolina DB F page 163 - 8 Oct 1796
Sarah Herren to Joel Stanley 100 acres for 50 pds
On N. Fork Kings Creek beginning on Joshua Storyes  corner
West to John Walkers line
Wit: Jesse Grayson,  Larance Bradley, Benjamin Doolee (properly spelled Dula, pronounced Dooley, as in “Hang down your head Tom Dooley&rdquo
Wilkes County Court  Nov Term 1805 approved Jesse Grayson
Test: Jno Jones C Clk

<<<<<<< You can see that the sell was made legal years after Sarah moved to Kentucky. The description sounds like the bulk of the land that belonged to Daniel Herrin, but why did she sell it so cheaply... I don't have a copy, but she sold the other 50 acres to Joshua Storey. I'll check further on that. >>>>>>>

1794 Rowan County Tax List George Fishers Company Harrin, James  100 acres 1 W

<<<<<<< I believe this to be James Hearne who lived in Rowan County at that time. He is shown in 1800 Rowan County Census as "James Harron". His family moved to the Cinncinnati rea where they were known as Herrins.>>>>>>>
Wilkes County, North Carolina Court Minutes Vol. 4
31 Jan 1794 – Deed from Sarah Jerren (Herren) to Joshua Storie, Junr.,  50 ac, oath Joshua Storie, Senr.

<<<<<<<< I found the deed on this and it definitely said Sarah Herren. Didn’t get a copy. >>>>>>>>

Wilkes County, North Carolina Court Minute Abstracts (1794-1797)
4 Feb 1794 – Deed from Laurence Duncan to Daniel Herrin 150 ac; oath Richard Roberts

Wilkes County, North Carolina Court Minutes Vol. 4
11 Feb 1794 – Ord  John Bradley, Lewis Carlton, Joshua Story, Senr.,  Samuel Woodard, Edmond Herrin, Dan’l Herrin,  Patrick Mooney, John Walker, Zarrah Coffey, Cleveland Coffey, Annanias Allen, John Witherspoon, Phillip Davis, Senr., John Wallace, John Wallace, Junr.,  James Farguson, Laurence Bradley, Levy Laxton, John Greyson view road from Lewis Carlton’s to Annanais Allens.

<<<<<<< This is the first time that Edward (called Edmond here. I've seen him as Edgar also) is ientified along with Daniel. This, along with all the other evidence (friends, relatives, proximity, tax lists, etc) I'll for the first time certainly place Daniel Herren as the son of Edward. Finally! >>>>>>>

Wilkes County, North Carolina Court Minutes Vol. 4
9 May 1794 – Ord. Edward Herrin exempt from paying poll tax for future.

<<<<<<< I believe this happened normally between 60 and 65 so I will say Edward was born 1729-1734. This agrees with the estimated dates others have used of 1730. >>>>>>>

Wilkes County, North Carolina Court Minutes Vol. 4
4 May 1796 – Deed from Daniel Herrin to Sarah Herrin 140 ac; oath Nebuzon Coffey.

<<<<<< Daniel's land transfer gets proved in court after a couple of years. Daniel is already in Clark Co., Kentucky and Sarah will be in Montgomery County by 1797. >>>>>>>

Wilkes County, North Carolina Will Book 2 (Oct Term 1803)
Acct. Sale estate George Hickman. William White, John Dowell, Samuel Hickman, Mary Hickman,  William Herrin, Benj Coffey,  William Sumter, Sr., John Alloway, Deep Waters,  Robert Bryant, Reuben Hickman,  William Dunsmore, Robin Epperson; also one note pd. As security for James Jamison, one other note on James Jamison  for a Negro girl  which is in doubt  for sd. Jamison is insolvent  and has no property; also committee to lay off yrs provision  for Mary Hichman and fam out of estate sd George dec’d dated  12 Aug 1803. viz. Thomas Coffey,  Abraham A. Strange,  & Robt. X Bryant Wit. Eli Coffey

<<<<<<< I don't know if this is William Herrin of nearby Surry (Delaney' Herri's son)or William returning from Pulaski County, KY due to the death of a relative or former neighbor.>>>>>>>