by Thomas K Cureton. 1956. 25p

The Cureton family traces its roots back to James Cureton, Sr., born around 1739 in Virginia, who played a significant role during the Revolutionary War. His descendants, including sons Jeremiah and Many Cureton, settled in the Waxhaws region of South Carolina after the war, where they became prominent figures in local governance and military service. The family maintained a tradition of emancipation, as evidenced by James and his wife Susanna's act of freeing their slaves in 1790, reflecting their belief in equality and freedom.