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Mary Herndon 1770–1855

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Herndon in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 Jan 1770 · Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Died 30 Mar 1855 · Stanly County, North Carolina, USA
Father Capt John George Herndon
Spouse Malachi Harwood
Children Abigail Harwood, Bethsheba Bessie Harwood, Elizabeth Betty Harwood, Fannie Dallie Harwood, Keziah Harwood, Macey Harwood, Martha Maza Harwood, Martha Patsy Harwood, Mary Ann Harward, Mary Harwood, Sabra Harwood Cousin, Sarah Mae Sallie Harwood, Susannah Sukey Harwood, Sarah Harwood

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Biography

The story of Mary Herndon began in 1770 in Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA. Mary Herndon married malachi harwood, and had children including abigail harwood, bethsheba bessie harwood, elizabeth betty harwood, fannie dallie harwood, keziah harwood, macey harwood, martha maza harwood, martha patsy harwood, mary ann harward, mary harwood, sabra harwood cousin, sarah mae sallie harwood, susannah sukey harwood. Mary Herndon passed away in 1855 in Stanly County, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1770
Birth of Mary Herndon in Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1855
Death of Mary Herndon in Stanly County, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Herndon

This ancestor line traces from Caroline, Virginia, USA (1742) to Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA (1770) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Herndon (1770–1855) was born in Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA and died in Stanly County, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Mary Herndon's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Herndon PTP
1770–1855
Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Herndon's Descendants

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Mary Herndon PTP 1770–1855
  1. 1. Sarah Mae "Sallie" Harwood PTP 1813–1898