By: Cora Bass, Pub. 2001, Reprinted 2015, 150 pages, Index, ISBN #0-89308-521-9. Even though Duplin county was created in 1749, the marriages from 1749-1754 are missing. The marriage bonds for this book cover the time frame 1755-1868. These bonds were required by the clerk of courts in which the bride-to-be resided in. These bonds were issued before issuing a license to the prospective bridegroom and his bondsman, usually a close friend or relative.

John Connerly lived in Johnston County, N.C. He married Kesiah Herring. Their son, Cullen, was born ca. 1745. He married Letitia Ward. Their descendants are scattered throughout the U.S.