John Hinton

  General Notes:

In 1730 we find in Chowan (now Gates), Col. John Hinton, a man of prominence, walth and widely spread connection with many of the most influential families in the colony.

Probate, Chowan precinct, Oct 1732. Will 21 Jun 1730:
Sons: Hardy, John, William (not yet 18) and son Mallachie, daughter Ann. Executors: Mary Hinton (wife), Hardie Hinton (son), William Hinton (brother). Witnesses: James Hinton, Joseph Ashley, Thos. Rountree. Clerk of the Court: Rt. Forster.
Children in order: Ann, Mary, Judah, Rachel, Rose, Sarah, Charity, Hardy, John William and Mallachie.

Ann married Slomon Alston, Sr.
Sarah married Benjamin Blanchard.
John married Grizelle Kimbrough (sister of Nathaniel). He settled on Neuse River, about five miles from Raleigh.

Source: The Alstons and Allstons of North and South Carolina compiled from English, colonial and family records

John married Mary Elizabeth Hardy. (Mary Elizabeth Hardy was born on 19 Dec 1676 in England, died in Feb 1743 in Chowan precinct, North Carolina and was buried on 15 May 1743 in Sutton Veny, Wiltshire, England.)