Hairston "Austin" LITTERAL

HAIRSTON.org ID#3327, b. 19 September 1808, d. 31 January 1894
Father*John LITTERAL d. 4 Oct 1840
Mother*Elizabeth ROWLAND b. 1786, d. 7 Mar 1878
Marriage*Hairston "Austin" LITTERAL married Catherine RAMEY.1,2 
NOTE*Note: It may be interesting to remember that the name "HAIRSTON" is pronounced "HAUSTIN" or "HAUSTON" in many famiies, including mine. 
Birth*Hairston "Austin" LITTERAL was born on 19 September 1808 in Virginia.1,2,3 
He was the son of John LITTERAL and Elizabeth ROWLAND. 
Census 1830*Hairston "Austin" LITTERAL appeared on the census of 1830 in Floyd, Kentucky, Hurston Ltteral, Males: 20-29 1, Females: under 5 1, 20-29 1.4

 
Deed*On 22 September 1830, Hairston Litteral purchased 40 acres from John Connelly for $500. - Floyd Deed Book C, page 257. FSL #7902339 image 129. 
Tax Rolls*1837 - Harston Litteral is listed on the Floyd County, Kentucky Tax Rolls. - FSL #7834431 image 45. 
Census 1840*He appeared on the census of 1840 in Floyd, Kentucky, Harstin Litrel, Males: under 5 2, 30-39 1, Females: under 5 2, 5-9 2, 20-29 1.5

 
Tax Rolls1840 - Hostin Litteral is listed on the Floyd County, Kentucky Tax Rolls. - FSL #7834431 image 90. 
Tax Rolls1841 - Harston Litteral is listed on the Floyd County, Kentucky Tax Rolls. - FSL #7834431 image 121. 
Property*1849 - survey of 400 acres on Hargis Creek in Johnson County.6 
Census 1850*He appeared on the census of 6 September 1850 in County, Kentucky.7



 
Property1857 - Survey of 600 acres on Dry Branch, Johnson County.6 
Postmaster*He was Postmaster between 1858 and 1875 in Oil Springs, County, Kentucky.8 
Census 1860*He was Head of Household on 9 August 1860 in County, Kentucky.1

 
Property1866 - Survey 1,100 acres on Oil Fork Paint Creek, Johnson County.6 
Census 1870*He appeared on the census of 1 July 1870 in Barnetts Creek, County, Kentucky, Harriston (Hairston) Litterel 61, Catherine 62, Linsay (Lindsey) 24, Elsa (Elzie) 21, Elizabeth 80.9

Census 1880He appeared on the 1880 census of William Elzie LITTERAL on 5 June 1880 in Barnetts Creek, County, Kentucky.3

 
Death*Hairston "Austin" LITTERAL died on 31 January 1894 at age 85.2 
Burial*He was buried in Old Judge Litteral Cemetery, County, Kentucky;


Photo: Find A Grave by Nancy Wells.2 

Family

Catherine RAMEY b. 23 Jul 1808, d. 20 Jul 1884
Children
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1860] 1860 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. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [S1830] 1830 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S1840] 1840 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  6. [S3331] Jillson, Willard Rouse. The Kentucky Land Grants 1782-1924. The Standard Printing Company, Louisville, Kentucky 1925., Hathi Trust Digital Library.
  7. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  8. [S3310] Appointment of U S Postmasters 1832-1971, NARA Microfilm Publication, M841, 145 rolls. Records of the Post Office Department, Record Group Number 28. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, Ancestry.com.
  9. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
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