Robert HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#28, b. before 1724, d. before 2 June 1791
Father*Peter HAIRSTON "The Immigrant" b. a 1695
Mother*Agnes (surname unknown)
Birth*Robert HAIRSTON was born before 1724 in Ireland or Scotland. He must have been born before 1724 to appear on Goochland County Court in 1745. The 1755 Hairston Bible indicates Ireland as birth place, but a date is not listed..1
He was the son of Peter HAIRSTON "The Immigrant" and Agnes (surname unknown). 
America*He came to the colonies with his family from Ireland. 
Virginia*Sometime around 1739, Robert and family moved from Pennsylvania along the Great Wagon Road thru Wood's Gap (now Jarmin Gap) into Goochland County, Virginia. 
County Name1744 - Albemarle County was formed from part of Goochland County. All Albemarle Court Order Books between 1748 and 1781 were burned by the British in 1781. Only 1744-1748 survived.2 
Court Record*On 14 May 1747, "Ordered that Robert and Samuel Herston be taken into custody for a Breach of the Race & be held until they enter into recognized to be good behavior toward all his Majestys League of People, especially toward William Simpson, 20 pounds each. Samuel Herston came and acknowledged himself to be indebted to The King for one whole year and a day then recognonizance to be void. Robert Herston appeared & acknowleged same. Majestys League People refers to the "Iroquois League" of Indians. - Albemarle County Court Orders, pages 272-273. FSL #7893705 image 147.3
Court RecordOn 14 August 1747, the case of William Sympson vs. Robert Herston and Samuel Herston is continued until next court. - Albemarle County Court Order Book 1747, pages 310-311. FSL #7893705 image 172 - an unknown place.4
Court RecordRobert Herston, Samuel Herston, Hugh Dobbins, John Dobbins, and others are on a jury in the case of Joseph Hickingbottom vs. Richard Fletcher Gregory on 11 March 1748. Albemarle County Court Order Book 1748, page 354. FSL #7893705 image 195 - an unknown place 11 March 1748.5
Court RecordOn 16 July 1748, the court ruled that William Sympson's complaint against Samuel Hairston was false. - Albemarle County Court Order Book 1748, pages 397-398. FSL #7893705 image 217.
Marriage*Robert HAIRSTON married Ruth STOVALL, daughter of Captain George STOVALL and Elizabeth (surname unknown), about 1749 in Albemarle, Virginia.6,7,8,9,10 
NOTE*Note: The Albemarle County Court Order Books from 1748 to 1781 were burned by the British in 1781. Only the years 1744-1748 survived. 
Survey31 October 1749 - Robert Hairston has survey of 300 acres on both sides of Beaver Creek by Thomas Turpin. Albemarle Surveyor's book 1, page 106. - FSL #8152047 image 503.11,12
Court RecordOn 23 May 1753, Robert Hairston, Charles Cooper and Charles Garfry presented an inventory of the Estate of Elizabeth Martin to the Chesterfield Probate Court. - Chesterfield Will Book 1, page 134. FSL #7644373 image 147. Also see Chesterfield Court Order Book 1, page 339. FSL #7898130 image 184 which mentions Samuel Hairston and Robert Hairston.
County Name1754 - Bedford County formed from Lunenberg County.2 
Court RecordOn 8 August 1754, Robert Hairston, Charles Gaffry and Thomas Core presented an inventory of the Estate of William Miller to the Albemarle Probate Court. - Albemarle Will Book 2, page 19. FSL #7643846 image 236.
Survey*31 October 1754 - John Thompson has a survey for 2,632 acres joining Robert Hairstone, Chas Caffery and Daniel Parrow. Albemarle Survey Book 1750-1755, page 303. FSL #8151807 image 89.11
Patent/Warrant* On 10 September 1755, Robert Hairston obtained a Virginia Patent for 300 acres on the branches of Beaver Creek of the Fluvanna River "at a fine place for a mill", adjacent to Samuel Hairston for 1 pound 10 shillings. He later sells this property on 26 July 1768. - Virginia Patent Book 31, page 681. FSL #8140675 image 584.13,14,15,16
Military27 October 1755 Bedford, Virginia, - Robert Hairston, James Talbot and John Day took the oath as Lieutenants of the Bedford County Militia of Virginia. This was during the French and Indian War (1754-1763).17,18
Court Record*21 November 1755 Bedford, Virginia, - Robert Hairston was granted a license to keep an Ordinary at his house for one year. page 126.17 
Court RecordOn 10 February 1756, Samuel Hairston, Robert Hairston and Andrew Hairston were witnesses to a deed between John Harvey and Peter Holland in Bedford. Robert and Samuel signed their names and Andrew made his mark. - Bedford County, Virginia Deed Book 1, Reel 1, Library of Virginia. FSL #8190021 image 52.19,20
Military28 May 1759, Bedford, Virginia, Bedford County Militia - "Present Robert Baker & Jeremiah Early --- Sam Harstone Major, Rob Harstone Capt., Zachariah Burnley Capt. & Nat. Patterson Lieut. of the Militia of this county took oath to the government and.17,21
Court Record28 May 1759, Bedford, Virginia, Robert Hairston, Gentleman, produced a commisiion to be Coroner of this county and took the usual oaths. Bedford Court order Book 1-B, page 108. FSL 8141117-216.17,21
Court Record"Dick & Will Negro boys belonging to Rob. Harstone adjudged to be 10 years old each." Bedford County Order Book 1-B, page 121B, 25 February 1760. FSL #8141117 image223.
Survey*3 December 1760 - Samuel Hairston and Robert Hairston have a survey of 50 acres in Bedford County that was assigned to William Glass. - Bedford County Surveyors Records page 115. FSL 8141114, image 70.
Patent/Warrant* On February 14, 1761, David Fleming received a land patent for 223 acres on both sides of Beaver Creek in Bedford County, adjacent to Robert Hairston. p. 978.15 
DeedOn 26 July 1762, Samuel Harston, Andrew Harston, and Elizabeth Harston witness a deed from Thomas Cooper to Robert Hairston for the sale of two Negroes named Anthony and Suey. - Bedford County Deed Book B-2, page 462-463. FSL #7846222 image 373.22
DeedOn 26 July 1763, Robert Hairston records a deed for 300 acres of land from Thomas Cooper on Possum Creek. Witnesses are Samuel Harston, Andrew Hairston and Elizabeth Harston. - Bedford County Deed Book B-2, pages 397-399. FSL #7846222 image 339.22
Deed*On 28 October 1763, a deed is recorded in which Robert Hairston, Ruth Hairston, Jobe Davis, Thomas Reid, Joseph Slayden and Zaccariah Scruggs witnessed a property sale from David Ross to David Clarkson for 153 acres on both sides of Gill creek. - Bedford County Deed Book 2, page 280. FSL #7846222 image 254.22
PropertyRobert HAIRSTON witnessed the Property of Samuel HAIRSTON on 13 June 1764 in Bedford, Virginia; Samuel Hairston, Robert Hairston and Ruth Hairston witness a deed from Thomas Cooper to George Stovall Jr. of Amherst County for 300 acres on Possum Creek. Bedford County Deed Book B, pages 450-451. FSL 7846222-366.22
Deed*On 26 June 1764, a deed is recorded in which Robert Hairston transfers 300 acres on Possum Creek to George Stovall Jr. of Amherst County. - Bedford County Deed Book B, pages 411-412. FSL #8190021 image 503.22
Court RecordOn 16 July 1768, Richard Phillips, Samuel Hairston, Robert Hairston and Hugh Hairston witness the signing of a deed between Thomas Morris and Robert Harper. - Bedford Deed Book 3, page 250. FSL #8358458 image 136.
Deed*On 26 July 1768, Robert Hairston and his wife Ruth sell the 100 acre plantation they were living on to John Hylton for 150 pounds. The property was on Beaver Creek in Bedford County and was patented on the 10th day of September in 1755. It had been surveyed for Robert on 31 October 1749, when the land was in Albemarle County. - Bedford County, VA Deed Books Vol. 3, pages 197-198. FSL #8151902 image 192.
SurveyOn 3 December1768, Samuel Hairston and Robert Hairston have 50 acres, southeast of Long Mountain, adjacent Thompson, Campbell and his own lines, surveyed in Bedford County - Bedford County Surveyors Book 2, page 112. FSL #8151908 image 92.23
Court RecordSamuel Hairston, Robert Hairston, Hugh Hairston and Richard Phillips witness a deed from Thomas Morris to Robert Harper in Bedford County on 28 February 1769. - FSL #8358458 image 136.24
Property*On 28 July 1769, Adam Clement and Agness his wife sold to Robert Hairstone 200 acres on Runnet Bag Creek, a north branch of Irvin River. - Pittsylvania Deed Book 1, page 289. FSL #7672664 image 159.25
MilitaryRobert Hairstone, Gent., was sworn in as Capt. in the Pittsylvania County Militia. 25 August 1769. - Judgement Books, page 137.26 
MilitaryOn 23 March 1770, George Stoval Hairstone was sworn Lieutenant of County Militia under Capt. Robert Hairstone. - pages 185-186.26 
DeedRobert HAIRSTON witnessed the deed of Lt. Col. Peter Hyde SAUNDERS on 9 June 1770 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; 1770 - Robert Hairston and his sons George and Peter witness a deed between Peter Saunders and Daniel Smith for land in Pittslyvania County, Virginia. - Pittsylvania Deed Book 1, page 62. FSL #7672664 image 246-247.27 
SurveyOn 6 April 1772, Robert has survey for 294 acres in Bedford County including the head of Boling Spring branch and head branch of Beaver Creek, adjacent Brown, 6 April 1772. - Bedford County Survey Records page 153. FSL #8141114 image 91.23
Patent/Warrant* Robert Hairston receives a patent for 443 acres on both sides of Pheasants run in Lunenburg County, adjacent to Murray, Williams and & Irby on 15 Jun 1773. - Lunenburg Virginia Patents, page 350-351. FSL #8570226 image 372.28,29
SurveyRobert Hairston has 428 acres on Runnet Bagg Creek and Otter Creek that is adjacent to Peters old line surveyed. He obtained a grant for this land on 6 July 1780.28,14,30
Court RecordRobert Hairstone and several other men were appointed Justice of the Peace of Pittsylvania County, Virginia on 16 June 1774.31 
Newspaper*Robert Harstone placed an add in the Virginia Gazette, Williamsburg, Virginia on 3 November 1774 concerning a stolen horse; "Taken up, in Pittsylvania, a WHITE MARE about twelve Years old, four feet seven or eight inches high, had a Bell marked HM in a Piece. branded on the near shoulder X, and on the near buttock R. Posted, and appraised to 7L 10s." ROBERT HARSTONE. 
War*American Revolutionary War - 1775 - 1783. 
NewspaperRobert Harstone placed another add in the Virginia Gazette, Williamsburg, Virginia on 14 April 1775 concerning a second stolen horse; "Taken up, in Pittsylvania, a dark bay HORSE four feet three inches and a half high, about eight years old, a large star in his forehead, had on a had a small bell with two patches on it, and branded on the near buttock RG. Posted, and appraised to 3L 15s." ROBERT HARSTONE. 
MilitaryOn 27 Septemeber 1775, the Committee of Pittsylvania County nominated Robert Hairstone as a Captain and George Hairstone as a Lieutenant. Deed Book 4, page 293. FSL #7646055 image 450.26,32,33

County Name*1777 - Henry County from Pittsylvania.2 
ElectedRobert Hairstone and Abraham Penn were elected to the House of Delegates, which replaced the House of Burgesses in 1776. The two men represented Henry County in sessions of May 5 - June 28, 1777 and October 20, 1777 - January 24, 1778.34 
Court RecordRobert Hairston was made a Justice of The Peace, took oaths and was recommended to the governor as a fit person to serve as a sheriff for Henry County on 20 January 1777.
Court RecordOn 20 January 1777, the first county court of Henry County was held. Peter Copeland, Robert Hairston, John Salmon, Edmund Lyne, Abraham Penn, James Lyon, Robert Woods, Jesse Heard, Jonathan Hanby and Peter Saunders. - Henry County Court Order Book 1, page 1. FSL #7898572, image 7.35,6 
Military*Robert's son George replaced him as Captain and his other son Peter was made an Ensign - 21 Jan 1777, Henry County.36 
Oath to Virginia*Robert HAIRSTON on 13 September 1777, Henry, Virginia, took Oath Of Allegiance to Commonwealth of Virginia and renounced allegiance to Great Britian;



Capt. Robert Hairston is recognized as a Patriot by the DAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) and the SAR (National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.)37 
Court RecordAugust 1779 - Robert Hairston was appointed a Justice of the Peace in Henry County. Patrick Henry, Peter Saunders, William Tunstall, Abraham Penn and Robert Woods were also appointed.37 
SurveyOn 9 May 1780, Robert Hairston had 774 acres of land on Runnett Bag Creek surveyed in Henry County. Surveyor's Book 1, p. 157. FSL 8151702-107. 
SurveyOn 9 May 1780, Robert Hairston had 132 acres of land on Runnett Bag Creek surveyed in Henry County. Surveyor's Book 1, p. 156. FSL 8151702-107. 
SurveyOn 10 May 1780, Robert Hairston had 153 acres of land on Runnett Bag Creek surveyed in Henry County. Surveyor's Book 1, p. 159. FSL 8151702-108. 
Grant Robert Hairston obtaines a grant for 428 acres on Runnet Bagg Creek and Otter Creek that is adjacent to Peters old line for 50 shillings. This land was previously surveyed 8 November 1773.30
Tax Rolls1782 - Robert Hairston, Esqr. is listed on the Personal Property Tax Rolls of Henry County, Virginia. Tithes 1, slaves 19, horses 22 and cattle 67. - FSL #7849140 image 24.
Tax Rolls1782 - Robert Hairston was listed on the Property Tax Rolls of Henry County, paying 1 pound 19 shillings.38 
Elected*January 1782 Henry, Virginia, - January 1782, Robert Hairston produced a commission from his Excellency Thomas Nelson, Jr., appointing him Sheriff of Henry county, and took the oath, and George Hairston, Peter Hairston & Samuel Hairston qualified as his under sheriffs. On 24 January 1782, Robert Hairston, William Tunstall, John Salmon, Henry Lyne and George Hairston post a bond of 500 pounds for Robert Hairston to be Sheriff of Henry County. - Henry County Deed Book 2, page 160. FSL #7898570 image 294.37
WillHe was mentioned in the will of Samuel HAIRSTON on 9 February 1782 in Campbell, Virginia.39
Death SiblingHis sibling, Samuel Hairston, died about April 1782.39 
Death Sibling*His sibling, Andrew Hairston, died about May 1782.40 
MarriageRobert HAIRSTON, as the father of the bride, attended the wedding of Sarah "Sally" HAIRSTON and Baldwin ROWLAND on 8 May 1782 in Henry, Virginia; May 8, 1782 is actually the date of bond. Robert Hairston listed as father of bride and George Rowland is security or witness. - Henry County Register of Marriages, page 5. FSL #7578991 image 127.41,42,6,10
Grant On 1 June 1782, he acquired 132 acres adjoining his own lines on Runnet Bag Creek. 15 shillings sterling. Land Office Grants G, 1782-1783, p. 215 (Reel 48).14,43
Grant* On 1 June 1782, Robert hairston acquires 774 acres adjoining Meads land on Runnet Bag Creek. 15 shillings sterling. Land Office Grants G, 1782-1783, p. 216 (Reel 48).14,43 
DeedOn 3 June 1782, Robert Hairston sells 443 acres on Pheasant Creek in Campbell County to Andrew Mooreman. Witnesses were Samuel Hairston, Peter Hairston and George Hairston. When Robert Hairston patented this property, in 1773, it was in Lunenburg County. - Campbell County Deed Book 1, p. 29-31. FSL #8141162 image 26.
Court RecordOn 27 June 1782, Robert Hairston, Archalies Hughes, George Hairston, Peter Hairston and John Marr post a bond for Robert Hairston to coleect taxes. - Henry County Deed Book 2, page 220. FSL #7898570 image 319.
Court RecordOn 23 August 1781, Robert Hairston, Gentleman Sheriff is mentioned as presenting evidence in court. - Henry County Deed Book 2, page 46. FSL #7846266 image 127. 
Grant Acquired 153 acres adjoining his own lines on Running Bag Creek. 15 shillings sterling. Land Office Grants G, 1782-1783, p. 198 (Reel 48.)14,43
Tax Rolls1783 - Robert Hairston and Samuel Hairston are listed as a tax payers in Henry County, Virginia. Slaves were Toby, Jude, Anthony, Cuff, Dick, Humphry, Peggy, Lacy, lucy, Anthony, Peter, Tom, Will, Delph, Sinthy, Darcuss, Rose and Nanny. - FSL #7849140 image 51. 
County Name1786 - Franklin County from Bedford and Henry.2 
Elected1786 Franklin County - "Robert Hairston Esq. and Moses Greer Esq. are Appointed as Commissioners of the Land Tax for this County." Court records of Franklin County, Virginia, page 10.44 
Tax Rolls*The 1787 and 1790 Franklin County tax rolls list Robert Hairston and his son Samuel Hairston. Sometimes they are listed together and some years seperate.45 
Tax Rolls1788 Tax rolls list Robert and Samuel Hairston, White males 16+ 2, Black males 16+ 14, Black males 12-15 6, Horses 14, Tax 11 pounds 8 shillings.45 
Census 1790 The 1790 Federal Census of Virginia was burned by the British in 1814. 
Will*Robert HAIRSTON left a will on 26 May 1790 in Franklin, Virginia. Robert's daughter Sarah "Sally" Hairston died before his will was written.7,46
Burial*The funeral sermon was given by Rev. William Hill on June 2, 1791 "-- at the meeting house near Capt. Hairston's, the funeral sermon of old Captain Hairston --" from Sketches of Virginia...page 186. It is believed that Robert and his wife Ruth are buried under the waters of the Philpott Dam, which was completed in 1952. The headstones of Robert and Ruth's graves were relocated to high ground, but not their remains. There were 19 cemeteries covered by Philpott Lake.
The following is from an email I received from Victor Hairston in 2014: "The last Hairstons to reside in Hordsville were Peter Watkins Hairston 1873-1963 and his sister Matilda "Mattie" Hairston 1876-1979 (103 yrs). Both are buried in cemetery at Hordsville." "Per the letter, at the time of construction of Philpott Dam, the Corps of Engineers contacted the Hairstons living at Hordsville as to their wishes for relocating family gravesites. Peter Hairston instructed the Corps to relocate the headstones on higher ground on the property to be above the water level of the lake, but not to disturb the graves. He joked that after all these years, the Hairstons would enjoy a drink even if it was only water. Carls letter to Mrs Stanley is dated 23 Sept 1967."8,47 
Death*He died before 2 June 1791 in Runnett Bag, Franklin, Virginia.6,47 
Probate*His estate was probated on 3 August 1791 in Franklin, Virginia.7
ProbateHis estate was probated on 8 January 1793 in Franklin, Virginia; An inventory of the estate of Robert Hairston, dated 8 January 1793, was filed by Peter Saunders with the Franklin County Court in the February 1793.7

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