Harrington, Henry William, 1748-1809

Dates:

Birth 1748

Death 1809

Biographical notes:

Henry William Harrington (1748-1809) was a brigadier general in the American Revolution, a legislator in both North Carolina and South Carolina, and a planter. His son, Henry William Harrington Jr. (1793-1868) was a successful planter, businessman, and landowner of Richmond County, N.C., who served in the United States Navy during the War of 1812 and as a representative in the North Carolina House of Commons and to Constitutional Convention.

From the description of Henry William Harrington papers, 1775-1864. WorldCat record id: 23030717

Henry William Harrington (1748-1809) was a brigadier general in the American Revolution, a legislator in both North and South Carolina, and a land owner. Harrington was born in London, England, and emigrated first to Jamaica and later to South Carolina near the Pee Dee River. Harrington was married to Rosanna Auld in 1776.

Henry William Harrington Jr. was a successful planter, businessman, and landowner of Richmond County, N.C. He served for a short time in the United States Navy during the War of 1812 and represented Richmond County in the North Carolina House of Commons and in the Constitutional Convention of 1835.

Rosanna Auld Harrington (1754-1828) was born in Anson County, N.C. She married Henry William Harrington in July 1776. They had five children who reached adulthood, including Henry William Harrington Jr. (1793-1868) and Harriet Harrington Strong (1795-1829).

Bela William Strong (1786-1815) was a lawyer from Fayetteville, N.C., who was educated and trained in Oneida County, N.Y. He married Harriet Harrington in February 1815. Strong was killed in a duel in May 1815.

From the guide to the Henry William Harrington Papers, 1775-1890, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)