During the American Revolution, James Herndon commanded a company of Chatham County North Carolina Militia which in 1779 marched to Camden Courthouse and Charlestown, SC. The regimental commander was Colonel Lytle, whose regiment was a part of the army of General Benjamin Lincoln. References are found of James Herndon, as a captain, and as commander of a fort. He was one of the prisoners captured by David Fanning in his attack on Pittsboro, who reported to Governor Burke, 22 July 1781 from the camp at McFall's Mill, Raft Swamp, concerning their capture.
Married to Isabella Thompson.
During the American Revolution, James Herndon commanded a company of Chatham County North Carolina Militia which in 1779 marched to Camden Courthouse and Charlestown, SC. The regimental commander was Colonel Lytle, whose regiment was a part of the army of General Benjamin Lincoln. References are found of James Herndon, as a captain, and as commander of a fort. He was one of the prisoners captured by David Fanning in his attack on Pittsboro, who reported to Governor Burke, 22 July 1781 from the camp at McFall's Mill, Raft Swamp, concerning their capture.
Married to Isabella Thompson.
Family Members
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William Herndon
1706–1773
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Sarah Poe Herndon
1710–1793
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Isabella Thompson Herndon
1742–1802
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George Herndon
1740–1816
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George Herndon
1731–1796
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Elizabeth Herndon Lea
1739–1778
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David Herndon
1746–1811
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Fanny Herndon Markham
1754–1839
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George Herndon
1762–1848
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Cornelius Herndon
1768–1818
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Elisha Herndon
1768–1826
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Frances Herndon West
1772–1808
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Mary Herndon Wilkins
1780–1836
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James Herndon
1781–1852
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John Herndon
1785–1858
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Joseph Herndon
1798–1850
