Unproven, but appears to be in Craven County at the time of William's birth in court records.

Information compiled by Sherry Herrington 1996 from the following resources, much of which she found in the Mississippi Department of Archives, History, and Library, Jackson, Hinds Co Mississippi

New Hanover Co Court Minutes, Part 3, 1786-1793, compiled by Alexander McDonald Walker, ©1960
pg 13 - On January 03, 1787, Deed, Jacob Powell to Will Harrington
pg 22 - On January 04, 1787, Deed from Joshua Lee to Wm. Herrington proved by Jas. Hawes
pg 39 - January Term 1789, Will. Hirrington appeared in court
pg 40 - April Term 1789, William Herringtine appeared in court

State Census of NC 1784-1787, 2nd ed, revised, 1971, pg 104, transcribed by Mrs. Alvaretta Kenan Register
Note: This has not been proven to be our William

Heads of Families - North Carolina 1790 Census - Bicentennial Edition, Athens, Georgia Iberian Publishing Co, ©1990, Monroe Library Genealogy Department - Note: This has not been proven to be our William

Roster of Soldiers from North Carolina in the Revolutionary War, by the NC DAR ©1932 pg 389, 532

Who Married Whom, Perry Co Mississippi, copyright 1985, by Jean Strickland and Patrica N. Edwards, pg 53
Note: Lists SC 1800, wife died before 1820.

US Land Records, St. Stephens Land Office, Ledger A, December 1806-March 1812, T.W. Maury, Receiver of Public Monies, bk 050, pg 14

St. Stephens Land Office, Ledger B, August 20, 1814 - July 1817, bk 064, pg 22

1810 SC federal census, Barnwell Co, pg 98, line 6, microcopy 252, MF Roll #60 / William had 5 slaves

1810 SC census index, pg 40
Note: List a William Heringtine of Barnwell Co, Sheet #098, Monroe Library Genealogy Dept

American State Papers, Land Claims, vol 9, pg 393, MF Roll #973, UN 3AG

Residents of the Southeastern Mississippi Territory, Census, Tax Rolls and Petitions, Book l," Jean Strickland and Patricia N. Edwards, ©1995

1813 Greene Co Tax Roll, pg 78 1814 Greene Co Tax Roll, pg 92

Territorial Papers of the US, vol 4, Mississippi Territory, by C.E. Carter, pg 166

Records of Greene Co Mississippi, 1812-1820 Tax Rolls, 1816 Territory Census
compiled by Ben and Jean Strickland, Vol 1 ©1980

1816 Territorial Census, Greene Co Mississippi - Pg 3, RG 28, NO, MF Roll #546

RG 47, vol 17, undated file, 1817-1837, R54-Bl-57-06813
Petition to the US Senate for the clearing of the Tallahaly Creek from its mouth to Herrington's Mill

1818 Tax list, Real and Personal Property, Greene Co Mississippi Pg 1, col 2, line 10, Microfilm, MF Roll #604

1819 Tax list, Combination, Greene Co Mississippi, pg 4, line 5, Microfilm, RG 29, MF Roll #171

Records of Perry Co Mississippi, 1820 - 1830 - Tax Rolls, 1822 - 1823 - Birth and Death Schedules
compiled by Ben and Jean Strickland, vol 1, reprinted 1989

1820 Perry Co Tax Roll, pg 2     1821 Perry Co Tax Roll, pg 5     1822 Perry Co Tax Roll, pg 9

1820 - 1821 - 1823 Tax list (Combination), Perry Co Mississippi
pg 3, Line 13, Microfilm Collection, RG 29, MF Roll #425

1820 Tax list, (Personal Property), Perry Co Mississippi, no pg, Line 13, Microfilm Collection, MF Roll #354

1820 Federal Census of Mississippi, published by Irene S. and Norman E. Gillis, ©1965, pg 60

1820 Federal Census, Perry Co Mississippi, pg 94, MM312.09, Microcopy #M33, MF Roll #57

Old St. Stephens Land Office Records and American State Papers, Public Lands," Vol 1, 1768 - 1888, by Marilyn Davis Hahn, ©1985, pg 14, 22

Who Lived Where, Perry Co Mississippi, Book of Original Entry, by Jean Strickland and Patricia N. Edwards, ©1992, pg 83.

Family records of:
Lonnie Knight Jr, Ellisville, Mississippi, Sandra Boyd, Mt Olive, Mississippi, Gerald Johnson, Laurel, Mississippi, James Jordon, Cincinnati, Ohio, William Dignon, Los Banos, California, Sherrill Lombardi, Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Notes:

It is believed by some that William Sr was born in about 1755 in Craven Co NC and moved to New Hanover Co NC as a young man. Most of his children were born in New Hanover Co near Wilmington. He then moved to Barnwell Co SC(1810 SC Federal Census, Barnwell Co) As a young man, it is believed that William served in the Revolutionary War. Around 1811, William moved his family, except for his son Samuel, to the Mississippi Territory. Samuel married and stayed in SC until 1819. William joined the movement of settlers from SC to the Gold Rush in Oklahoma. They were traveling on the Tennessee River when a great earthquake hit and (so the story goes) the rivers reversed and ran backward for three months. The party was actually on the Tombigbee River while thinking they were on the Tennessee River. In December 1811 the river resumed its southward flow. Realizing that they were lost the party got off the river and apparently decided to settle in that area. RDH According to the belief of some, William settled on the west side of the Tombigbee River area, upon his arrival, to avoid the Indian troubles on the east side. This was in the area of Fort Mims which was attacked by Indians on August 30, 1813. It was called the Massacre of Fort Mims, [refer. Alabama History]. On February 26, 1812, William purchased his first piece of land. This land was on the Leaf River approximately one mile west of today's Highway 15. William purchased 178 acres from the United States in Greene Co Mississippi. Today this area is known as Bland Bluff. A Greene Co tax roll for 1814 listed William as owning 6 slaves. Over the years he purchased more land further inland and gave it to his sons. This land was located in the western portion of Greene Co, which was divided on February 3, 1820 to establish Perry Co. A petition was signed by William and a son sometime between 1817 and 1837. This petition was a request to the Senate for the clearing of the Talahala Creek from its mouth to Herrington's Mill. This seems to indicate that William and his family had a Grist Mill, which allowed them to be self-sufficient and provide a service to their neighbors. It is believed that William died around 1822 - 1824. There is no proof that his sons inherited any of the slaves or other property after his death. Williams neighbor, John Moffitt, did appear on the 1823 tax roll with 6 slaves. The tax rolls for his sons do indicate that some of them had slaves but we dont know if they were William's slaves or not. This will require more research.

History of Mississippi, pg 478-479, History of Greene Co:

Named in honor of Major-General Nathaniel Greene, of Revolutionary Fame, Greene Co was established December 09, 1811. This county borders on the Alabama line. The first sheriff was Alexander McLean, afterwards judge of the probate court. From the early settlers names there appears to be a large element of the the Scotch-Irish, who usually make excellent citizens. The principle streams in the county are Chikashay and Leaf Rivers and Big Creek, all of which have numerous tributaries. The population as shown by the 1890 census was 2,923 whites and 945 colored.

Life Line:

Military, "Roster of Soldiers from North Carolina in the Revolutionary War," by the NC DAR ©1932, Pg 389, listed as Continental, #558. Pg 532, #2027

Military: American State Papers list that William was given land for his service in the Revolutionary War, Certificate date-April 16, 1793, Statement #3814, Service-Matross, SC, Regiment Artillery, Interest Commencing-July 1, 1781, Amount of Certificate-165.69.

Census: The 1810 SC Census, Barnwell Co list William:
1 white male (under 10), 2 w.m. (10-16), 3 w.m. (16-26), 1 w.m. (45-up), 1 white female (10-16), 1 w.f. (45-up) and 5 slaves

Note: All the following the sources deal with the State of Mississippi

Land Purchase: On February 26, 1812, William purchased 178 acres from the U.S. through the St. Stephens Land Office. The land lay in Greene Co Mississippi Territory along a bend in the Leaf River which today is identified on the Beaumont Quadrangle topographic map as Bland Bluff. (Gerald Johnson, family records) "Who Lived Where" list it as the East Fraction of Section 25. The land was indentified as Section 25, Township 3, Range 10 W, amount was $2.00 an acre and was $356.00. This land was later sold to one of his sons on April 5, 1820.

Tax Roll: The 1814 Greene County Tax Roll list William's land as Class 4 and Quality 2. William paid no poll tax, probly meaning that he was above age 50, but he did own 6 slaves.

Tax Roll: The 1815 Greene County Tax Roll list William with 6 slaves and 44 acres on the Leaf River. He paid no poll tax and the roll indicates that his land was acquired from the U.S.

Note: On December 26, 1815, William signed a petition for an extension of credit to give him time to earn the money to pay for his land, being due to the savage depredations and war. The settlers had to continually defend their country thereby keeping them from working to earn the money to pay the payments.

1820 Perry Co Mississippi Federal Census:
William Herington 1 m 16-18 / 1 m 26-45 / 1 m 45> / 4 m slaves under 14 / 1 m slave 26-46 / 1 f slave 14-26