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Richard Herring (1726 - 1803)

Richard "The Gunsmith" Herring
Born in Bertie, North Carolinamap [uncertain]
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Husband of — married 1765 [location unknown]
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Died at age 77 in Sampson, North Carolina, United Statesmap
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Biography

U.S. Southern Colonies Project logo
Richard Herring was a North Carolina colonist.
1776 Project
Richard Herring performed Patriotic Service in North Carolina in the American Revolution.
1776 Project
Richard Herring served with Civil Service, North Carolina during the American Revolution.
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Richard Herring is an NSSAR Patriot Ancestor.
NSSAR Ancestor #: 180270
Rank: Civil Servant: Munitions

Richard is named as the son of John Herring II (abt.1701-1774) and Rebecca (Loftin) Herring (abt.1706-abt.1778).[1] Richard Herring was born 23 Feb 1726 in Bertie County,[2] Craven Precinct, which later became known as New Hanover (1729), and eventually, Sampson County, North Carolina.[3] His father, John Herring left a will in New Hanover County, 1773.[4]

Marriage & Children

Among his children with Sarah[5] Meredith (Anders)[2] (died 19 Jun 1813) were:[6]

  1. Enoch Herring (died 17 Jul 1833)[5]
  2. John Herring (died 3 Mar 1814)[5]
  3. Gabriel Herring[5] (20 Oct 1767-27 Nov 1845), who married Jannet Andres (9 Apr 1770-9 Feb 1846) on 14 Feb 1792
  4. Stephen Herring[5] (1773-26 Nov 1838)
  5. Mary Herring[5]
  6. James Herring (died 26 Sep 1852)
  7. Ann (Herring)[5] Spearman (1778-11 May 1839)

For some details on his service in munitions, a North Carolina Marker (I-44) summarized as Gun Factory, and Revolutionary War arms factory operated in this vicinity by Richard Herring and John Devane until destroyed by the Tories., has an essay with some additional detail.[7]

Richard died 4 Apr 1803 in Sampson, North Carolina,[6] and was buried in the Herring (Richard) Family Cemetery, Harrells, Sampson County.[3]

Inscription
WITH A PARTNER MADE GUNS, BAYONETS AND RIFLES FOR THE AMERICANS AT HIS GUNNERY DURING THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR, THE GUNNERY WAS DESTROYED BY THE TORIES. HIS CHILDREN WERE ENOCH, GABRIEL, JOHN, STEPHEN, MARY, ANN.[3]

Slaves

The following were named in Richard's will, primarily to his wife Sarah, during her natural life.[5]

  1. Ben
  2. Sal
  3. Peter
  4. Comfort
  5. Old Sam

Directly bequeathed to son Enoch were the following:

  1. Caeser
  2. Little Ben
  3. Lonnon

Directly bequeathed to son Gabriel:

  1. Primas
  2. Doll
  3. Matt

Directly bequeathed to son John:

  1. Marsh
  2. Bill
  3. Pat

Directly bequeathed to son Stephen:

  1. Isaac
  2. Young Sam
  3. Alcock

Directly bequeathed to daughter Mary:

  1. Jinny, mother of Tony
  2. Tony, presumptive youth
  3. Charles

Directly bequeathed to daughter Ann:

  1. Jacob
  2. Rachel
  3. Rose

Research Notes

  • Regarding his birthplace, the following is cited (yet to be reproduced) as evidence of a Chowan, North Carolina birth: Herring Highlights III pg 22. Note that his father's will being of New Hanover provides some weighty evidence to be evaluated.
  • These appear to be grandchildren by Gabriel:
  1. William Herring (died 5 Apr 1864)[6]
  2. Elizabeth Herring (died 7 May 1871)[6]
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "Ancestral File," database, FamilySearch: accessed 2016-08-10, entries for Richard Herring.

Sources

  1. Will of John Herring, New Hanover Co., NC, 23 Oct 1773. Prob April 1774. Original document at North Carolina State Archives, Jones St., Raleigh, NC: Published at Ancestry.com subscriber access required - North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998 for John Herring, New Hanover Wills, Vol 1-3, Ale-Kno, Img 575-577.
  2. 2.0 2.1 SAR Patriot 180270: Citing Wheeler. Historical Sketches of North Carolina, 1581-1851. p. 138-9; and Clark. State Records of North Carolina. Vol 21, p. 168; Vol 23, p. 993-6; Vol 24, p. 643.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Find a Grave, database and images: accessed 28 Mar 2021, memorial page for Richard “The Gunsmith” Herring (23 Feb 1726–4 Apr 1803), Find A Grave: Memorial #91829710, citing Richard Herring Family Cemetery, Harrells, Sampson County, North Carolina, USA; Maintained by Jeff Hubbard (contributor 47361123).
  4. Herring, John. 1773. New Hanover County, North Carolina will. Wills and estate papers, 1663-1978. To be transcribed.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 3 Mar 1802. Richard Herring. Sampson County, North Carolina Will. P. iv. Film # 007640055.
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Mason, Sloan Spence contributor for the USGenWeb Archives. GABRIEL HERRING BIBLE. 1802 printing. Duplin County Historical Society, Rose Hill, NC Bill Murphy Collection
  7. North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. Gun Factory, Marker ID I-44. 1954. Sampson County at NC 41 and Firetower Road, west of Harrells. North Carolina Office of Archives & History. Citing Saunders, William S ed. Colonial Records of North Carolina. X. p. 539; and Clark, Walter ed. State Records of North Carolina. XV, p. 785, 788; and XXI. p. 168-9. Accessed 13 Jul 2021.

See also:

  • "North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782," database with images, FamilySearch: accessed 9 Jan 2020, Herring, 18 Dec 1781; citing Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh.
  • "North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782," database with images, FamilySearch: accessed 9 Jan 2020, Richard Herring, 22 Mar 1782; citing Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh.
  • "North Carolina Revolutionary Pay Vouchers, 1779-1782," database with images, FamilySearch: accessed 9 Jan 2020, Richd Herring, 31 Aug 1784; citing Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, United States, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh.
  • "United States Census, 1790," database with images, FamilySearch: accessed 12 Mar 2018, Richard Herring, Sampson, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 115, NARA microfilm publication M637, (Washington DC: National Archives and Records Administration), roll 7; FHL microfilm 568,147. See also a transcription, 1790 Duplin(?), North Carolina – Herring, Cox, Croom names, which shows Duplin(?) County, 1790 Census: HERRING Richard Sampson 4 3 12, with Sampson presumptively referring to his county of residence, 4 males, 3 females, and 12 enslaved persons at the 1790 census.
  • "United States Census, 1800," database with images, FamilySearch: accessed 12 Mar 2018, Richard Herring, Fayetteville, Sampson, North Carolina, United States; citing p. 516, NARA microfilm publication M32, (Washington DC: National Archives and Records Administration), roll 32; FHL microfilm 337,908.

Acknowledgments

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