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Charles Harrington1 (M)| Charles "was wounded in the Battle of Alamance, May 1771, and died somewhat later of his wounds. His wife Agnes was "billed" for caring for one of the Regulators, referred to in the "true bill" as "...idle, loose, and dissolute person of evil character" as of 19 July, 1773, when the government was still making it unpleasant for any Regulators who yet remained in the Colony."1 See article under his wife, Agnes Hill. Charles was born in 1720 at Surry County, Virginia. He was the son of Thomas Harrington and Mary Whitmell. He married Agness Hill in 1747. Charles died circa 1772 at Chatham County, North Carolina. |
Philemon Harrington+ (c 1757 - 1803)
Agness Hill1 (F)| Her husband, Charles "was wounded in the Battle of Alamance, May 1771, and died somewhat later of his wounds. She was "billed" for caring for one of the Regulators. As of 19 July, 1773, the government was still making it unpleasant for any Regulators who yet remained in the Colony. A copy of the "true bill" from the MS. Records in Office of Secretary of State, Colonial Records, pgs.674 & 675 follow: "The Jurors for our Lord the King upon their Oath present that Agnes Harrington late of Saint Bartholomew Parish in the County of Chatham Widow on the first Day of June in the thirteenth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord George the. third now King of Great Britain at the Parish aforesaid in the County aforesaid with Force and Arms, in and about her dwelling House and plantation whereon she now lives did harbour and maintain John Lawrance being an Idle loose and dissolute person of evil Character, and at sundry Times before and since the Time aforesaid did Harbour and maintain in and about her dwelling House and plantation loose idle and dissolute persons of evil Character to the evil Example, of others in like Case offending contrary to the Form of an Act of Assembly in such Case made and provided, and against the peace of our said Lord the King His Crown and Dignity." Agnes remained an active person and is found listed in several deeds and court records. She signed her name with an "A" so most likely she could not read or write which was very common during the 1700's. In Chatham County, N.C. Deeds 1700-1782, Book B p. 19, it states: 29 April 1775 - John Harrington of the County of Halifax, @J.C. to William Alston of the County aforesaid - 100 pds. - 212 a. on the south side of Robinsons Creek - being part of a tract of land granted by Patent to William Petty and sold by William Petty, Junior son to the said William to Charles Harrington Father to the said John Harrington being part of a tract whereon Mial Scurlock now lives and the Court House of Chatham now stands also whereon Agnis now lives. Wit: John Webb, John Auld, and John Harrington. And from Ibid. p. 170: 18 Nov. 1778 - Agnes Harrington, Thomas Harrington and Philemon Harrington to John Auld of Anson Co. - 800 pds 212 a. - land whereon we now live adjoining the land whereon Chatham Court House now stands - purchased by Charles Harrington Decd. of William Petty by deed. Wit: Mathew Ramsey and Mial Scurlock. Signed by Agnis (A) Harrington, Thomas Harrington and Philemon (X) Harrington. Also Ibid. p. 336 - 9 May 1780 - Agnis Harrington to William Ashford - 700 pds. - 186@ a. - part of that tract of land which Charles Clanton formerly lived on. Wit: B. Birdsong and John Morpliis. Signed by Agnis (A) Harrington. On (Ibid. p. 374) 17 Feb. 1780 - Charles Clanton to Agnis Harrington - 3 pds. 77@ a. on both sides of the waters of Rockey River - joins Birdsongs line. Wit: B. Jas. Cheves. Signed by-Charles Clanton. And in Chatham 1780-1785, Vol 2, p. 212 3 Nov. 1781 - John Harrington - 600 pds - (no a. given) joins Benjn. Harris, William Row - on both sides of Landrums Creek. Wit: Agness (X) (X) Harrington and signed by John Harrinton. And in Chatham County, N.C. Court Minutes, 1781-1785 Vol. 2, Pg. 65 B: Deed from John Harrington to James Williams prov'd by Agnus Harrington. And from Chatham Co. N.C. Court Minutes, Feb. 1785-May 1785--May 1790-Aug. 1792: pg. 28, Nov. 1790 - a deed from Agness Harrington to Philemon Harrington. Ack.1d. by the said Harrington. Ibid. pg. 34 - Feb. 1791 - a Bill of Sale from Agness Harrington to Saion (sic) Harrington proved by John Dalrimple. And from Ibid. pg. 45: May 1791 - Henry Allen Overseer of the Road from his Plantation to the long Branch - the following hand work under him, to wit: Agnis Harringtons hands and others. Agnes died in Chatham County in 1797. Her administrators Bond was dated 14 August 1797 in Chatham County, North Carolina." Agness was born in 1729 at Surry, North Hampton, Virginia. She was the daughter of Robert Hill and Tabitha Green. She married Charles Harrington in 1747. Agness died in 1797 at Chatham County, North Carolina. |
Philemon Harrington+ (c 1757 - 1803)
Robert Hill1 (M)| "Robert Hill is shown with a wife, Tabitha, in 1721 when he made a sale of land to Henry Browne. He patented 145 acres in Isle of Wight, Virginia, January 23, 1724, and deeded this land on the south side of Fountain Creek to Arthur Jordan the "plantation where I now live." He was styled "Junior" because his uncle Robert was residing nearby. Fountain Creek evidently ran into Northampton for on May 22, 1725, he was granted 160 acres on the south side of Fountain Creek in Northampton Co., North Carolina. This may be about the time that a 25 mile strip along the border of Virginia and North Carolina was found to be in North Carolina and ceded by Virginia. Robert Hill patented 700 acres at different times in Edgecombe County which became Halifax in 1758. He made his will in Halifax on June 18, 1762, probated April, 1766 as follows: to son Green Hill a negro called Simon; to son Sion Hill the plantation we now live on south side of Blue March, after decease of my wife, to son Abner Hill a negro called Peter; to son Thomas Hill fifty pounds Virginia currency; to daughter Tabitha Chapman and daughter Agnes Harrington (see Charles Harrington) a negro each; to daughter Lewraina Chapman two pounds, 10 shillings; daughter Ann Steed a negro; daughter Mary Bryant land on both sides of Red Bud Creek below mouth of Crab Tree; and daughter Milbry all land above Crab Tree. Cattle to grandson, John Chapman. Sons Abner, Sion, and Green Hill Executors (Book 1, p.159)." Robert was born in 1678 at Isle of Wight Co., Virginia. He was the son of Sion Hill and Elizabeth Green. He married Tabitha Green after 1694. Robert died in April 1765 at Halifax County, Virginia. |
Agness Hill+ (1729 - 1797)
| Tabitha was born before 1678. She married Robert Hill after 1694. Tabitha died after 1730. |
Agness Hill+ (1729 - 1797)
Thomas Harrington1 (M)| Thomas was born in 1690 at Bertie Precinct, North Carolina. He was the son of Thomas Harrington and Sarah Mason. He married Mary Whitmell in 1715. Thomas died in 1741 at Northampton, North Carolina. |
Charles Harrington+ (1720 - c 1772)
Mary Whitmell1 (F)| Mary died. Mary was born circa 1695 at Surry County, Virginia. She was the daughter of Thomas Whitmell and Elizabeth Hunter Bryan. As of 1715,her married name was Harrington. She married Thomas Harrington in 1715. |
Charles Harrington+ (1720 - c 1772)
Thomas Whitmell1 (M)|
Thomas was born in 1671.
He married Elizabeth Hunter Bryan after 1686.
Thomas Whitmell left a will on 26 November 1735. North Carolina Land Grant Book 4- #22 Will of THOMAS WHITMELL Dated 26 Nov 1735/ Probated Dec 1735 Son Thomas Whitmell plantation where I now live on the Kesia River, containing 360a as by reference to a deed to me by Gardner, also 320a on Buck Swamp, part of a survey by patent dated Apr 1726, half my stock of horses, etc., negroes Jupiter, Catoe, Peter and half of the stock used in Indian trade. Wife Elizabeth Whitmell all household furniture. Dau Martha Whitmell 15# at her marriage or when she is of age, also half my trading stock used in the Indian trade, as well as the labor of negroes Mingoe, Bess, and Peter. Second son Lewis Whitmel 150A adj land devised to my son Thomas and lands of John Gray, 320 A on Buck swamp, being the other half of land devised to my son Thomas, also negro Bristoll, one fourth of the incress of negro Bess and one fourth part of negroes Phillis and Penney. Infant son who shall be baptized William one fourth part of negro Bess and Negroes Phillis and Penney. Dau Elizabeth Pollock one shilling Dau Sarah Whitmell 30# wf negro Bess Dautha martha negro Mingo, one fourth of negroes Phillis and Penney, one fourth of the increas of Bess. Dau Mary Whitmell the first child of Negro Bess and one fourth part of negroes Phillis and Penney Ex: wife, son Thomas, John Gray Wit: Simon Gale, Gerrard Van Upstall, Mary Cannady . Thomas died in 1735. |
Mary Whitmell+ (c 1695)
Elizabeth Hunter Bryan1 (F)| Elizabeth was born in 1673. She married Thomas Whitmell after 1686. Elizabeth died in 1765 at Halifax County, Virginia. |
Mary Whitmell+ (c 1695)
Thomas Harrington1 (M)| Thomas died. Thomas was born circa 1665 at Northampton County, Virginia. He married Sarah Mason after 1681. |
Thomas Harrington+ (1690 - 1741)
Sarah Mason1 (F)| Sarah died. Sarah was born in 1667 at Virginia. She married Thomas Harrington after 1681. |
Thomas Harrington+ (1690 - 1741)
| (an unknown value). Drury was born on 22 June 1752 at Chatham County, North Carolina. He was the son of Charles Harrington and Agness Hill. He married Rachel Petty at Chatham County, North Carolina, on 2 January 1774. Drury died on 22 December 1839 at Chambers County, Alabama, at age 87. |
| Rachel died. Rachel was born before 1760. She married Drury Harrington on 2 January 1774 at Chatham County, North Carolina. |
| (an unknown value). (?) was born in 1748 at Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He was the son of Charles Harrington and Agness Hill. He married Patience Braysdale after 1763. (?) died after 1787 at Deer Fork, Tennessee. |
| Patience was born. She married Charles Jr. (?) Harrington after 1763. |
| (an unknown value). John was born in 1753 at Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He was the son of Charles Harrington and Agness Hill. He married Frances Bust at Union County, South Carolina, in 1774. John died in 1792 at Chatham County, North Carolina. |
| Frances was born. She married John B. Harrington in 1774 at Union County, South Carolina. |
| (an unknown value). Thomas was born in 1760 at Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He was the son of Charles Harrington and Agness Hill. He married Rena Higdon after 1775. Thomas died after 1785 at Deer Fork, Tennessee. |
| Rena died. Rena was born before 1761. She married Thomas Harrington after 1775. |
Philemon Harrington1 (M)| "Several sons of Charles Harrington were patriots and soldiers in the Revolution, and Philamon is known to have furnished supplies as is shown by cancelled vouchers. (Book C, p.100, #7320 Voucher 3079 - Book 1 - No.4975 - October 10, 1783)."1 "Philemon Harrington, the seventh child of Charles and Agnes Harrington, was born in-1757 in Edgecombe County, N.C. He married in 1780 in Chatham County to Frances (Franny) Harmon, the daughter of Zachariah and Rebekah (Petty) Harmon. He furnished supplies to soldiers in the Revolution as is shown by cancelled vouchers (Book C., pg. 100, #3720 and Book 1 #4975 - 10 Oct. 1783). From Chatham Co. N.C. Court Minutes, Vol. 3: pg. 28 - Nov. 1790 A deed from Agness Harrington to Philemon Harrington ack'd. by the said Harrington. Pg. 31: - Nov. 1790 - Philimon (sic) Harrington be summoned as a juror to attend next court. Pg. 41: - May 1791 - The following Talis men sworn to wit: Philemon Harrington and others to try all Causes that May Come before them in the Course of the Day. (Talis - now spelled "tales;" means people summoned to fill jury vacancies when the regular panel has become deficient in number by challenge.) From Chatham Co. N.C. Court Minutes, Vol. 2: Pg. 15 B: Osbern Dillard, John Russell and Philliman (sic) Harrington appointed pattrollers in (sic) #4. (A pattroller (sp.) is one who makes a regular and repeated circuit of an area as in guarding or inspecting.) Philemon died between May 8, 1803, when his will was dated and August 1803 when it was probated at Chatham Co., N.C. Philemon was born circa 1757 at Edgecombe County, North Carolina. He was the son of Charles Harrington and Agness Hill. He married Frances "Fanny" Harman at Chatham County, North Carolina, in 1780. Philemon was listed as the head of a family on the 1790 Census at Hillsborough District, Chatham County, North Carolina. Philemon Harrington: 1 free white male of 16 years and upward. 3 free white males under 16. 4 free white females. 2 slaves.. Philemon was listed as the head of a family on the 1800 Census at Chatham County, North Carolina. Philamon Harrington males: 2 0-10 years of age. 1 10-16. 1 16-26. 1 26-45. females: 2 0-10 years of age. 2 10-16. 1 26-45.. Philemon died in 1803 at Chatham County, North Carolina. Will of Phillamon Harrington, State of North Carolina, Chatham County: In the name of GOD Amen. I Phillamon Harrington of the County and State aforesaid being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament. First that all my just debts be paid out of my Estate by my Exertors here after named. I lend to my beloved wife Fanny Harrington all my estate both real and personal to be kept together to raise the children on, which it has please GOD to bless us with. Until the youngest child which is Sally Merriman Harrington aged at this time one year and seven months old until she shall arrive to the age of fourteen years, then for the whole of my estate so lent to be equally dived to my wife Fanny Harrington and all my children namely Nancy Maddox, William Harrington, Drury Harrington, Lurany Harrinton, Dempsey Harrington, Polly Harrington, Robert Harrington, Elizabeth Harrington, and Sally M. Harrington. To them and their heirs forever, except my beloved wife Fanny Harrington is to have one third part of the landed estate during her natural life. And after her death my desire is that all her part of the estate real and personal be equally divided amongst my above named nine children. Also I do hereby appoint and ordain my beloved wife Fanny Harrinton, my son William Harrington, and my son in law William Maddox, and Benjamin Justin my exertors to this my last will and testament in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this 8th day of May 1803...... Signed with his mark. Witnesses: J. Harman and Thomas Harrington.. |
Dempsey Harrington+ (1792 - a 1850)
| Frances was born in 1765 at Wilkes County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Zachariah Harman and Rebekah Petty. She married Philemon Harrington in 1780 at Chatham County, North Carolina. Frances was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census at Hickman County, Tennessee. Franny Herrington: females: 1 - 16 to 26 years of age. 1 - 45 and over.. Frances died on 18 March 1822 at Hickman County, Tennessee. |
Dempsey Harrington+ (1792 - a 1850)
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