his second marriage occurred Feb. 8, 1849, to Harriet B. Dunnington, born in Charles County, Md., June 2, 1819, came to Nicholas County in 1838. Her father was James Dunnington, born in Charles County, Md., March 29, 1781, died May 31, 1852. Her mother was Sally Payne, born in Fairfax County, Va., March 18, 1786, died April 17, 1865. The Paynes related to the one who had a difficulty with Gen. Washington, also, to the Brents, who claim relationship to Pocahontas.
