In Vol.1 of Colonial Reports of No. Carolina,page 39 we find reference to William Hinton with others from from Barbadoes making exploration of the coast of No.Carolina and mentioning the Albemarle section.This was in Aug.1660, and although we cannot determine his settlement there or trace his descent, we find in 1730 in Chowan (now Gates), Col.John Hinton, a man of prominence, wealth and widely spread connection with many of the most influential families in the colony. The Following abstract of his will is made. 1st. Well, beloved son Hardy Hinton. 2nd. Well beloved son John Hinton 3rd. Well beloved son William Hinton. These sons not yet eighteen years of age. His children in order, viz: Ann Alston, Mary Judah, Rachel, Rose, Sarah, Charity, Hardy, John, William and Malachia Hinton. His well beloved wife, Mary, and well beloved son Hardy Hinton and trusty and well beloved brother, William Hinton, executors, and brother William Hinton to be overseer and trustee for his four sons above mentioned. Witnesses, James HiNote, Joseph Ashley, THOMAS ROUNTREE. Probated 25th April, 1732 After the death of John Hinton, his widow Mary married, in 1732 to Thomas Holliday His Daughter Ann, had (previous to 1730) married Soloman Alston, Sr. Sarah subsequently married Benjamin Blanchard and John married Gizel Kimbrough (sister of Nathaniel).He settled on Neuce River about five miles from Raleigh, where he patented several thousand acres of land..He was a member of Provincial Congress at Hillsboro, Aug.1775. In May, 1771, he commanded a detachment from Wake under Gov.Tyron against the Regulators. In Oct., 1773,he was appointed Colonel of the North Carolina Militia for Wake, and his son John Hinton Jr., Major of No. Carolina Militia at the same date. Col. John Hinton was on the committee of Safety for the Hillsboro district in Carolina at Halifax, in April,1776. He did 1784 in Wake County, His children were: #1. Major John Hinton married Phoebe Smith, of Smithville, No.Carolina #2. James Hinton married Delilah Hunter #3.Sarah married Needham (son of Col.Needham Bryan) #4. Mary Married Col Joel Lane,of Broombury. #5 Alice married JOHN JAMES. #6 Elizabeth married THOMAS JAMES #7 Kimbrough Hinton #8 David Hinton married Jane Lewis. His Numerous decendants continue to hold rank with the prominent and Influential citizens of the state and reserve a seperate and extended notice.----------------------------- This is from the Alston Book by Groves. I find the Hintons play an important part in the James family. I shall post the will of Alice. Glynda Alston Campbell