From Solomon's obituary: "Miss Herring was born in this county, near Mascoutah, Sept. 29, 1814, became a member of the Baptist church in 1834. Rev. Nathan Arnott pastor of Silver Creek Baptist Church officiated at her baptism. She died Aug. 13, 1877. To their marriage were born 15 children; five of them died in infancy, one son and two daughters died after they were grown up and while at home under the care of their parents. The two oldest daughters died after they were married."