Pat, I have him Born at married 1865. About his birth date, I have a little confusion concering him. I find a Shadrick in the 1880 census, age 17, I assume this must be his nephew. I am pretty sure he is the brother of John B. Witherington, thus making him the son of Silas Witherington and Susan Smith. I found this is Roger Deed notes. Seems their mother must have been married after the death of Silas. 3317. Susan Stocks d. intestate; 7 children: W. H. Witherington & wife Margaret C., Lemuel Summril & wife Melvina, John B. Witherington & wife Sebrina A., Shadrack F. Witherington & wife Nancy Jane, Nancy P. Witherington, Richard W. Witherigton, and Joshua W. Smith & wife Susan A.; 1867 [RR, p. 484/486] I could be reading this wrong, so please let me know what ou think. Lisa Surnames: Pitt County; Williams, Mills, Cherry, McGowan Sermons, Willoughby, Foreman, Harris, Smith, Tyson, Tucker, Slaughter, Ewell, English, Sugg, Hardee. Columbus County; Williamson,Hathaway, Spivey, Powell, Faulk.