Catherine "Catey" Herring was the fifth child born to Stephen Herring (d.1797) and Sara Bright. They both died in Duplin County, North Carolina. His will dated September 21, 1797 names his Execs. sons: Stephen and Alexander. Wits: William Dickerson, James Hurst, Willis Herring, Sara Groom.
Sara Bright's father was William Bright. d. 1762, Duplin County, North Carolina. His will dated July 2, 1762. Duplin County, North Carolina. His two sons-in-law John Winders and Stephen Herring were named Execs.
The children of Stephen Herring and Sara Bright were:
Stephen Bright HERRING
Alexander HERRING
Samuel HERRING (abt.1755) Duplin County, North Carolina
Alithia HERRING m ??Harrill
Catherine "Catey" (abt 1760-1814) Duplin County, North Carolina. m Elijah Groom I August 4. 1777 in Duplin County, North Carolina. d. in Sandersville, Washington County, Georgia.
Sally b 1764, Duplin County, North Carolina. m Daniel Glisson
Persia b. abt 1773, Duplin County, North Carolina m. Glisson Nancy b 1770 Duplin County North Carolina m ??? New