Sarah Ann HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#3823, b. 11 March 1847, d. 11 July 1930
Father*William Riley HAIRSTON1,2 b. 22 Dec 1825, d. 17 Sep 1862
Mother*Adelline Frances COLLIER1 b. a 1826
Birth*Sarah Ann HAIRSTON was born on 11 March 1847 in Alabama.1,3 
She was the daughter of William Riley HAIRSTON and Adelline Frances COLLIER.1,2 
Census 1850Sarah Ann HAIRSTON listed in the household of William Riley HAIRSTON on 21 November 1850 in Beat 6, Randolph, Alabama; Wiley R. Hairston 24 born Georgia, Frances 24 born Georgia, Sarah 3 and Nancy C 1, both born Alabama.1 
Census 1860Sarah Ann HAIRSTON listed in the household of William Riley HAIRSTON in 1860 in Northern Division, Randolph, Alabama; There are two 1860 census listings in Rockdale, Randolph, Alabama, one for Riley Hurston and one for W R Harston. Both have a wives named Martha and children with the same ages. The same census taker recorded them on different days at different locations. Both are shown below.
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W R Harston 35 born in Georgia, Martha J 25 born in Georgia, S. A. 14, Nancy 12, Parthena A 10, Brizilla 4, and S M 2;


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Riley Hurston 35 born in Georgia, Martha 20 born in Georgia, Sarah 14, Nancy 13, Ferry 10, Clementine 4, Nancy 2.2

 
Marriage*Sarah Ann HAIRSTON married John William BLAIR on 7 July 1867 in Randolph, Alabama. Confederate Pension Application dated 8 November 1927.4 
Census 1870Sarah Ann HAIRSTON appeared on the 1870 census of John William BLAIR on 9 August 1870 in Randolph, Alabama; John Blair 30 farmer born in Georgia, Sarah 23 born Alabama, Nancy 1, Margery 65 born SC, Robert 15 born Georgia.4 
Census 1880Sarah Ann HAIRSTON appeared on the 1880 census of John William BLAIR on 3 June 1880 in Randolph, Alabama; John W. Blair 40, Sarah A. 38, Nancy 11, John T. 9, Idellar 6, William R. 5.5 
Census 1900*Sarah Ann HAIRSTON appeared on the census of 15 June 1900 in Randolph, Alabama, Sarah A. Blair 63 widow, had 6 children and 4 still living, Idela Blair daughter 24. Living next to William Blair 23 and his wife Tula 19.3 
Death*She died on 11 July 1930 in Randolph, Alabama, at age 83. Lists father as W R Hearston born in Alabama and mother as Miss Callier born in Georgia.6 
Burial*She was buried in Christiana Baptist Church Cemetery, Randolph, Alabama.7 

Family

John William BLAIR b. 19 Dec 1839, d. 30 Dec 1887

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  6. [S251] Alabama Deaths and Burials Index 1881-1974.
  7. [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.
Last Edited22 Jun 2025