Note: I have seen the name "Donohoo" "Donohoe" in Northern Va., Western NC and TN. I understand there was a minor Cherokee Chief named Donoho who was very helpful to the early settlers in western NC. Hugh Herrell, Herrall etc. was involved in a marriage, gave surety I believe, when a Donoho was married (this would have been in Rowan Co., I believe). I wonder if the Herd, Hurd you refer to could have been a mispelling of Herrel, Harold, etc. I am trying to learn more about possible relationship of Donoho and Harroll, Herrell etc. between 1750 and 1800. Thanks, G. Lee Hearl Authentic Appalachian Storyteller Abingdon, Va.