Generation No. 1

1. GENERAL HENRY WILLIAM3 HARRINGTON (WILLIAM2 HARINGTON, EDWARD1 HARRINGTON) (Source: (1) Alice Norris Parran, Evolution of Patriotic Ancestry, Series II of Register, Maryland's Heraldic Families, (Copyright 1938 by Alice Norris Parran), 75, ... Gen. Wm. Henry Harrington, who rendered distinguished service under Gen. Greene in Revo. War., (2) Unknown, Published Colonial and State Records of North Carolina; History of The Old Cheraws, The State Co., Columbia, S.C., (1925), Brigadier General of the Continental Line #558 of North Carolina. Oak Hill Plantation was the family cemetery. Henry is believed to be the third son in a family of three sons and two daughters He emigrated from England to Jamacia and then came to South Carolina. He settled on the Peedee River opposite Cheraw Hills, but soon moved to Welch Neck. In 1776, he moved to Richmond, North Carolina. He was commissioned Captain of volunteers in St. David's Parish on August 3, 1775. He was elected Parish Commissioner on August 17, 1776. His home was raided by the British and his stock and Negro property was taken. He was promoted to Colonel and in 1778 was made Brigidier General of Salisbury District, North Carolina. He purchased land in Anson County, North Carolina in 1790., (3) University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C., The Harrington Letters, James Sprunt Historical Publications, Vol. 13, No. 2, (1914), Brigadier General of the Continental Line #558 of North Carolina. Oak Hill Plantation was the family cemetery. Henry is believed to be the third son in a family of three sons and two daughters He emigrated from England to Jamacia and then came to South Carolina. He settled on the Peedee River opposite Cheraw Hills, but soon moved to Welch Neck. In 1776, he moved to Richmond, North Carolina. He was commissioned Captain of volunteers in St. David's Parish on August 3, 1775. He was elected Parish Commissioner on August 17, 1776. His home was raided by the British and his stock and Negro property was taken. He was promoted to Colonel and in 1778 was made Brigidier Generel of Salisbury District, North Carolina. He purchased land in Anson County, North Carolina in 1790., (4) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 185-B.23, After leaving England, Henry William Harrington appears to have first gone to Jamaica, reason for going there is unknown. It is also unknown how long he may have remained, and what he did there. There is some speculation he may have had military training in England and was perhaps in Jamaica with the British Army. However, this is speculation; no proof or documentation of this is known. After leaving Jamaica, he came into SC and settled for a time into the Welch Neck area (St. David's area) (present Society Hill area long the Pee Dee River in South Carolina. He married Rosanna Mary Auld of Anson Co., NC while living in the Welch Neck area of SC. He then moved upriver into Anson Co. Settling for a short time just south of Wadesboro. He soon moved east across the Pee Dee River and made his final home in the Wolf Pit area of future Richmond Co., NC (Richmond formed from Anson in 1779.) It is interesting to note that he laid out his Richmond Co. plantation much on the order of, and in the style of, a feudal system, perhaps reminiscent of things he had observed in Europe. He built his home overlooking the Pee Dee River and called it Beausejour. There are references found in which river travelers referred to Harrington's home as "that brick castle on the hill." From Beausejour he created "avenues" which went out to other areas of his plantation, including self-contained slaves "villages." He is mentioned several times in the Vestry Minutes of St. David's Parish in SC. It is interesting that other Harringtons, with either identical or similar given names, also appear in these Vestry Minutes during the same period of time leading to the belief that Henry William Harrington came into that area of SC because other Harrington family members were already established there., (5) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 190A.40, With approach of the Revolutionary War, and in June 1777, while still only 30, Harrington became a Brigadier General of Militia Forces in the Carolinas. (This has fueled speculation he likely had military training or experience prior to arrival in the Carolinas.)., (6) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 60A/77/391, In 1780, Gen. Henry William Harrington served Richmond Co. as its first member to the House of Commons in the State Legislature., (7) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 60A/77/390, Harrington served Richmond Co. as its state senator four terms: 1781, 1783, 1785 and 1798., (8) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 185A.90/54, On Oct. 12, 1796, Gen. Harrington and Tod Robinson purchased (at sheriff's auction) 200,300 acres of the David Allison property which was being sold for taxes. This purchase became known as the "Great Acquisition," and is sometimes seen referred to as "Acquisition Land." Most of this purchase lay in the counties of Richmond, Anson and Moore., (9) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 45-A/951.2, In April of 1800, Gen. Harrington and Mr. Robinson deeded 160,000 acres of the "Acquisition Land" to John DeLaPort., (10) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 101-A/012, On Jan. 17, 1827, George Wright, 8, was apprenticed to his father Col. Harrington, Henry William Harrington's son. There is no mention what became of George's mother. George Wright appears to have remained on the Harrington plantation aftewards, is often mentioned in the colonel's journals as being there. At some point after George Wright reached manhood, he experienced health problems and his father, Col. Harrington, sent him to Tennessee for his health and to see after Harrington land holdings there. George is said to have died in Greene Co., TN, exact location and location of grave not known. Following the Revolutionary War, the new American government rewarded veterans who had fought and supported the American cause by issuing to them land grants in the largely unsettled Tennessee area. Many who received such grants had no interest in moving there and were eager to sell their grants. It is said Gen. H.W. Harrington was apparently in such good financial condition that he became a willing purchaser of many of those grants and that he acquired thousands of acres, sight unseen in Tennessee and on the Gulf Coast.) was born May 12, 1747 in London, England, England, and died March 31, 1809 in Anson, North Carolina, USA. He married ROSANNAH MARY AULD (Source: Alice Norris Parran, Evolution of Patriotic Ancestry, Series II of Register, Maryland's Heraldic Families, (Copyright 1938 by Alice Norris Parran), 75, A daughter [of John & Rosannah Piper Auld] -- Rosannah Auld, m-- Gen. Wm. Henry Harrington ...) July 31, 1776, daughter of JAMES AULD and ROSANNAH PIPER. She was born December 02, 1754 in Dorchester Co., Maryland, American Colony, and died October 13, 1828.

Children of HENRY HARRINGTON and ROSANNAH AULD are:
i. ROSA ANNA AULD4 HARRINGTON, b. February 02, 1778, NC, USA; d. March 30, 1838, Mt. Calm, Wadesboro, NC, USA (Source: Bessie Hubbard, "Marriage & Death Notices, 1816-1840, Abstracted from the Fayetteville Observer & Predecessor Papers," 101, April 18, 1838, D. On the 30th, at Mt. Calm, in the vicinity of Wadesboro, Mrs. Rosanna A. Troy, aged 60.); m. SOLICITOR GEN. ROBERT TROY (Source: (1) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 190A.40, Parents of Robert Troy: Michael Troy of Ireland, merchant at Salisbury, NC and Rachel Potts of Pennsylvania., (2) Bessie Hubbard, "Marriage & Death Notices, 1816-1840, Abstracted from the Fayetteville Observer & Predecessor Papers," 9, Attorney, "Miss Rosannah Troy, daughter of Robert Troy, esq., deceased."), January 21, 1801 (Source: Anson County, NC - County Index to NC Marriages Database, 1597, Troy, Robert Harrington, Rosanna 21 Jan 1801); b. October 20, 1776, Sunburry, PA, USA; d. April 25, 1807, NC.
ii. HARRIET HARRINGTON, b. October 29, 1779; d. September 16, 1780.
iii. HENRY WILLIAM HARRINGTON, JR, b. March 14, 1782, Cheraws, South Carolina, American Colony; d. Bet. March 23 - 28, 1792, Richmond, NC, USA.
iv. JAMES AULD HARRINGTON, b. August 11, 1785, Cheraws, South Carolina, American Colony; d. March 21, 1834, Marlsborough County, SC (Source: Bessie Hubbard, "Marriage & Death Notices, 1816-1840, Abstracted from the Fayetteville Observer & Predecessor Papers," 67, April 8, 1834, Died on Friday the 21st, in Marlborough County, SC, Mr. Jas. A. Harrington, in his 40th year.); m. ELEANOR WILSON (Source: Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, R-60/0360.00 & R-60/0360.01 & 190A.40, Eleanor Wilson believed to have been the daughter of Gov. John Lyde Wilson, SC governor. Some sources record that she was not the daughter, but the sister of the governor..), December 28, 1808; b. May 22, 1785; d. September 12, 1843, Marlboro Dist., SC.
v. HARRIET HARRINGTON, b. January 24, 1788; d. October 02, 1791, Carlowsville, AL.
vi. MICHAEL HARRINGTON, b. December 05, 1790; d. January 13, 1794, Richmond, NC, USA.
vii.COLONEL HENRY WILLIAM HARRINGTON (Source: (1) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 60A.072/71, March 4, 1868, a coffin was purchased for the burial of Col. H.W. Harrington. A record of this purchase has survived and is found listed on this date in the account book of W.D. Ussery (Richmond Co. coffin maker.) Harrington's coffin was the most expensive sold by Ussery as of that date. The wooden coffin was likely elaborately hand carved with an intricate intertwining floral design which is said to have been Ussery's specialty. Such hand-carved coffins were not affordable by the average individual of that day. Notation: It has been assumed by SRCD Harrington's coffin was purchased the day following his death which likely occurred during the night. It is assumed he died on the night of March 3, 1868, and the coffin purchased the next day.., (2) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 190A.40, He did not marry, living out his life at Beausejour, the Harrington plantation. It is said that when a young man he had wanted to marry a young woman in Fayetteville by the name of Eliza DuBrutz. His mother adamantly disapproved and thwarted the marriage by having Henry shipped off to the Navy. She managed to accomplish this with the aid of the Secretary of the Navy who was a relative of the Auld family. Henry served aboard the U.S. ship "Decatur" during the War of 1812. On his return, Eliza was married. It is reported Henry and his mother argued bitterly over the interference in his life and their relationship remained cool and distant thereafter. Col Harrington is known to have fathered at least two illegitimate children. From about 1833 until his death, he lived with Cymthia Cole. They never married and had no children.., (3) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, R-60/0360.01, Died near end of Civil War but appears not to have been engaged in it.., (4) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 101-A/012, On Jan. 17, 1827, George Wright, 8, was apprenticed to Col. Harrington. There is no mention what became of George's mother. George Wright appears to have remained on the Harrington plantation aftewards, is often mentioned in the colonel's journals as being there. At some point after George Wright reached manhood, he experienced health problems and his father, Col. Harrington, sent him to Tennessee for his health and to see after Harrington land holdings there. George is said to have died in Greene Co., TN, exact location and location of grave not known. .), b. July 05, 1793; d. March 02, 1868; m. (2) ZABRA WRIGHT (Source: (1) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 102-A/007 & 101-A/012, George Wright's mother is recorded as: Zabra (Sabra) Wright. Nothing additional is known of her.., (2) Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 101-A/012, On Jan. 17, 1827, George Wright, 8, was apprenticed to Col. Harrington. There is no mention what became of George's mother. George Wright appears to have remained on the Harrington plantation aftewards, is often mentioned in the colonel's journals as being there. At some point after George Wright reached manhood, he experienced health problems and his father, Col. Harrington, sent him to Tennessee for his health and to see after Harrington land holdings there. George is said to have died in Greene Co., TN, exact location and location of grave not known. Some family sources said George was not married. However, it should be considered for additional research that George Wright may have been married based upon the following:Ref. 185B.03/67 Greene Co., TN Will: In Green Co., TN the June 6, 1848 will of a William Jones Sr. was recorded. In that will, William Jones Sr. records that his deceased daughter, Nancy, was married to a George Wright. Nancy and George had two children: William Wright & Martha Jane Wright. There is no documentation William Jones was from the Richmond Co. area, but it is believed some of the Jones family from Richmond Co. moved into TN. There is a known relationship between the Richmond Co. Jones and Wright families. This is speculation but it may be possible that the George Wright referred to above may have been George, the illegitimate sone of Col. Harrington..).
viii. HARRIET HARRINGTON, b. November 22, 1795, Beausejour, Richmond, NC, USA; d. April 1829, Richmond, NC, USA; m. WILLIAM BELA STRONG (Source: Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, Society of Richmond Co. Descendants, P.O. Box 848, Rockingham, NC 28380, 190A.40, Was a lawyer. After only 3 months of marriage, Harriet's husband died in a duel fought in S.C. with another lawyer named Holmes. Bela's second at the duel was Harriet's brother, Col. Henry William Harrington. He never remarried. Later, she adopted Phebe Willoughby..), February 15, 1815; b. January 22, 1786, CN, USA; d. Bet. May 27 - 28, 1815, SC, USA.
ix. CAROLINE HARRINGTON (Source: Bessie R. Hubbard, Tombstone & Marriage & Death Notices, 1816-1840, Abstracted from the Fayetteville Observer & Predecessor Papers, Unknown, Stone states "aged 30 years 5 months and 2 days."Reference: Tombstone & Marriage & Death Notices, 1816-1840, Abstracted from the Fayetteville Observer & Predecessor Papers by Bessie R. Hubbard..), b. November 08, 1798; d. April 10, 1829, Salisbury, Rowan Co., NC, USA (Source: Bessie Hubbard, "Marriage & Death Notices, 1816-1840, Abstracted from the Fayetteville Observer & Predecessor Papers," 38, April 23, 1829, died in Rowan County on the 10th, Mrs. Caroline Chambers, wife of Otho Chambers, esq.); m. ESQ. OTHO CHAMBERS (Source: Bessie Hubbard, "Marriage & Death Notices, 1816-1840, Abstracted from the Fayetteville Observer & Predecessor Papers," Attorney.), December 02, 1821, Wadesboro, NC; b. 1792; d. November 08, 1830.

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