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Extremely scarce privately published family-history reference compiled by J. Gordon Hearon after approximately 10–12 years of genealogical research. The spine is dated 1991, while the copyright page contains a handwritten 1992 notation.
This substantial hardcover traces the Herren family and the related Herran, Herrin and Herron surname variations through Europe and America. No other copy was found currently available for sale during our research. The book is cited by present-day family researchers, and Tennessee genealogical references report that the author donated a copy of his research to the Tennessee State Archives.
RESEARCH COVERAGE INCLUDES:
• Herren/Herran/Herrin/Herron family origins and surname history
• Herren families in England and Ireland
• Migration to the American colonies
• Transylvania Company lands
• Western Kentucky and western Tennessee settlements
• Rushing Creek and Big Sandy area history
• Early connections to North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and Texas
• Family coats of arms
• Extensive descendant narratives, lineage charts and family-group information
• General and lineal indexes
MAJOR FAMILY LINES INCLUDE:
• William Elisha Herrin
• James Elisha Herrin
• Sarah Jane Herrin Rushing
• Caleb Abimlick Herrin
• Moses Herrin
• Beverly Herrin
• Jacob Herrin
• William A. Herron
• Reuben Herrin
• John Herron
• Elisha Herrin
• Joel Herron
• Isaac Herrin
• McWhorter genealogy
• Mark family ancestry
• Lincoln family connection
• Numerous connected Rushing, Watson, Hendon, Reed and other families
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH MATERIAL:
Several loose typed and handwritten family-group sheets, notes and corrections accumulated by a previous researcher are included. These materials appear directly related to the families documented in the book and may provide additional research leads. Everything found with the volume will remain with it.
CONDITION:
• Former Big Sandy Library reference copy with the usual stamps, barcode, spine call-number label and interior library markings
• Ownership labels and handwritten research notes appear on the front endpaper
• Additional handwritten corrections, check marks and annotations appear on some interior pages
• Evidence of a removed library plate or pocket on the front pastedown
• Library labels and reference sticker remain on the rear pastedown
• Red hardcover retains attractive gold-stamped family crest and gold spine lettering
• Cover has light shelf wear, minor marks and library-label wear
• Binding appears secure and the illustrated/text pages remain clearly readable
• Loose genealogical research sheets are included as shown
• Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition and contents
This is not merely a general genealogy guide. It is a specialized surname and regional research source containing family relationships, migration narratives and compiled records that may be unavailable together anywhere else. An important reference for descendants, genealogists, historical societies and libraries researching the Herren, Herran, Herrin or Herron families.