"Five Hundred Years in the New World, Vol. I: WHARTON/WHORTON & Allied Families of North Carolina & Beyond, 1684–2021" details the genealogy and background of the descendants of David Wharton and Mary Hobbs. Beginning in Craven and Pamlico counties in eastern North Carolina in 1684, the records follow members of the family as they move to Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, California, Texas, and many other states. This book highlights eight generations of the Wharton family, including the surnames Broughton, Cahoon, Cuthrell, Jones, Kittrell, Lupton, Martin, McCotter, Paul, Phipps, Riggs, Silverthorn, Slade, Stanton, Tingle, and Woodard. Author Lynn Hughes Akin, Ed.D., has provided a great reference for those researching their family history or those interested in genealogy in general. Follow the history of the Wharton family from the late 17th century until present day.