David Fanning, born in Virginia. Father died before he was born in 1755
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In reply to:
Re: Richard Fanning died No. Carolina abt 1772 left 2 kids who d. bef. Apr. 1780
Tom Fannin 3/19/11
Sessional papers - Legislature of the Province of Ontario, Volume 11 By Ontario. Legislative Assemblyp. 242, 243
St John 31st January 1787
Evidence on ithe Claim of Colonel David Fanninglate of N Carolina
Says that his Father died in 1755 before he was born that he left some property in Virginia he chose one Needham Bryant of Xiasa river N Carolina to be his guardian when he was of age to choose a guardian But he can say no more about it as he left his guardian at 18 years of age & afterwards lived in S Carolina until the War broke out In Sa Carolina he lived with one Joseph Millet on Eeaburns Creek.
He is a native of Virginia When the war broke out he was settled at Reaburn's Creek S Carolina.
He went to St Augustine and in 1784 he came to this Province He now lives in Kings County in this Province
Produces Letter from Coll Edmund Fanning speaking highly of Claimt s activity courage & glorious sweep dated Charles Town Sepr 1781 16 apr
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This book available online has much more detail about the travels ofDavid Fanning.
Hope this helps.