Lettie S. GRASTY

HAIRSTON.org ID#2055, b. 19 January 1860, d. 12 April 1902
Father*William C. GRASTY1 b. Oct 1817
Birth*Lettie S. GRASTY was born on 19 January 1860.2 
She was the daughter of William C. GRASTY.1 
Marriage*Lettie S. GRASTY married Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON Jr., son of Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON and Sarah S. Hughes DILLARD, about 1886.3,1 
Census 1900Lettie S. GRASTY appeared on the 1900 census of William C. GRASTY on 9 June 1900 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; William C. Grasty 82 widow, Jennie Q. Grasty 58 daughter, Fay Grasty 57 daughter, Ella Hobson 52 daughter, Lightford Hobson 27 granddaughter, Phil L. Grasty 49 son, Nicholas Hairston 45 son-in-law, Lettie Hairston 40 daughter and servant Jennie McAlpen 25.1 
Will*Lettie S. GRASTY left a will on 8 August 1901 in Danville, Virginia. Danville Will Book B, page 303. 
Death*She died on 12 April 1902 at age 42.4,2 
Burial*She was buried in Green Hill Cemetery, Danville City, Virginia.2 
Probate*Her estate was probated on 13 May 1902 in Danville, Virginia. Danville Will Book B, page 303-304. 

Family

Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON Jr. b. 9 Feb 1853, d. 3 Mar 1920
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S48] Photo of Grave Marker - only photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof. Find-a-Grave, personal photos and other sources.
  3. [S22] Hairston, Elizabeth Seawell, The Hairstons and the Penns and Their Relations, Roanoke, Virginia 1940., Ancestry.com.
  4. [S257] Obituary.
Last Edited10 Jul 2025