Col. Samuel HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#401, b. 25 September 1755, d. 17 December 1834
Father*Robert HAIRSTON1,2,3 b. b 1724, d. b 2 Jun 1791
Mother*Ruth STOVALL b. a 1731, d. 3 Mar 1808
Birth*Samuel Hairston was born on 25 September 1755 in Virginia;




HAIRSTON FAMILY BIBLE.4,1,5 
Col. Samuel HAIRSTON was the son of Robert HAIRSTON and Ruth STOVALL.1,2,3 
War*American Revolutionary War - 1775 - 1783. 
MilitaryOn 15 September 1777, Samuel Hairston is appointed Second Lieutenant of the Militia under George Hairston. - Henry County Order Book 1, page 18. FSL #7898572 image 17.
Deed*29 April 1779 - George Hairston to Samuel Hairston, for 100 pounds, 228 acres on Nicholas's Creek a branch of the north side of Irvine Mead, Darby Ryan. Being the survey which was conveyed by Robert Jones, Jr. to George Hairston. - Henry County Deed Book 1, p.211-212. FSL #7898570 image 127.6
DeedCol. Samuel HAIRSTON witnessed the deed of George ROWLAND on 25 May 1780 in Henry, Virginia; 1780 Henry County - George Rowland purchases 300 acres on the north side of Marrowbone Creek for 2,000 pounds from Thomas and Mary Hamilton (Hambleton) on 25 May 1780. Witnessed by John Barksdill, P. Hairston (399), Samuel Hairston (401) and Michael Rowland (1010). - Henry County Deed Book 2, p. 71. FSL #7898570 image 250. 
Elected*Col. Samuel HAIRSTON was Elected in January 1782; "1782, Jan'y -- Robert Hairston produced a commission from his Excellency Thomas Nelson, Jr., appointing him Sheriff of this county, and took the oath, and George Hairston, Peter Hairston & Samuel Hairston qualified as his under sheriffs." Stokes County.7 
WillIn Samuel HAIRSTON's will dated 9 February 1782 in Campbell, Virginia, Col. Samuel HAIRSTON was named as an heir.3
Court Record*Samuel Hairston provides John Heard, Commissioner of Provisions of Henry County, 765 pounds of beef and other items during the Revolutionary War. - FSL #7862504 image 533.
Property236 acres on the branches of Nicholas's Creek adjoing James Standifer. In the Franklin County Book G, page 209.8 
Property*7 April 1784 Henry, Virginia, - 1044 acres on the branches of Nicholas’s Creek adjoining his own and Darby Ryons land. Source: Land Office Grants K, 1783-1784, p. 581 (Reel 51).9 
PropertyOn 5 May 1784, the Estate of Samuel Hairston (c1722-1782) sells to Peter Hairston and Samuel Hairston of Henry County two properties in Campbell County on Beaver Creek of 310 acres and 550 acres. Campbell County Virginia Deeds, page 50. 
County Name*1786 - Franklin County from Bedford and Henry. 
DeedHe witnessed the deed of Michael ROWLAND and Gen. George Stovall HAIRSTON on 13 August 1787 in Henry, Virginia; 13 August 1787 - Deed of Trust is recorded stating "Michael Rowland of Henry County being indebted to George Hairston in amount of 150 pounds offers security 6 negros, Ned, a mulatto man, Bob, Cloe, Jesse a yellow boy, the girl Aggy, one horse, all stocks, cattle, hogs, kitchen furniture, three feather beds, and furniture, chairs, tables, desk, pewter pots, skillets. All crops now growing. This indebtedness may be redemed until December 25, 1788." Witnessed by Samuel Hairston, John Staples and Jacob McCraw. - Henry County, Virginia Deed Book 3, pages 332-33. FSL #7898570, image 647.10
Tax Rolls15 April 1788 Franklin, Virginia, - 1788 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.11 
ElectedSamuel Hairston and Joshua Rentfro were elected to the Virginia House of Delegates from Franklin County for the October 16 - December 19, 1789 session.12 
Marriage*Samuel Hairston married Judith Sparrell SAUNDERS, daughter of Lt. Col. Peter Hyde SAUNDERS and Mary SPARRELL, on 9 February 1790 in Franklin, Virginia; They were married by Rev. Randolph Hall on 9 February 1790 in Franklin County, Virginia. Franklin County Virginia Marriage Register page 40. FSL #7578970, image 77.13,1,2,14,15,16,17,18,19

Tax Rolls1791 - Samuel Hairston pays tax on 150 acres in Patrick County. FSL #7834306, Image 18. 
Property29 September 1791 Franklin, Virginia, - 96 acres on Turners Creek of Pigg River. Source: Land Office Grants No. 24, 1791-1792, p. 453 (Reel 90).9 
Tax Rolls1792 - Samuel hairston pays tax on 150 acres in Patrick County. Family History Library Film #007834306, image 36.
Survey*On 6 March 1793, Samuel Hairston has a survey of 60 acres granted to him on 25 March 1782, #11609. - Franklin County Plat Books 1792-1891, page 14. Family Search Library Film #8141191, image 118.
Property16 November 1798 Franklin, Virginia, - 197 acres on both sides of Little Otter Creek. Source: Land Office Grants No. 38, 1797-1799, p. 524 (Reel 104).9 
Property17 November 1798 Franklin, Virginia, - 9 acres on the branches of Nicholas’s Creek. Source: Land Office Grants No. 38, 1797-1799, p. 517 (Reel 104).9 
Property19 November 1798 Franklin, Virginia, - 60 acres on the branches of Pigg River. Source: Land Office Grants No. 38, 1797-1799, p. 521 (Reel 104).9 
Property19 November 1798 Franklin, Virginia, - 250 acres on Beards Creek. Source: Land Office Grants No. 42, 1798-1799, p. 178 (Reel 108).9 
Property9 March 1799 Franklin, Virginia, - 227 acres adjoining John Via, Gideon Smith and on Runnet Bagg Creek. Source: Land Office Grants No. 42, 1798-1799, p. 242 (Reel 108).9 
Tax Rolls*25 July 1799 Franklin, Virginia, - White males 16+ 2, Black males 16+ 10, Black males 12-15 3, Horses 12, Tax $6.16.11 
Property25 June 1800 Franklin, Virginia, - 100 acres on the branches of Daniels Run of Nicholas’s Creek.
Source: Land Office Grants No. 45, 1799-1800, p. 581 (Reel 111).9 
Census 1800* 1800 census of Virginia was lost.20 
PropertySamuel Hairston and his brother Peter Hairston on 12 September 1801 sell the 310 and 550 acre tracts of land they pruchased from the estate of their uncle Samuel Hairston in 1785. Campbell County Deed Book No. 1, page 336. 
Deed*On October 1, 1801, Peter Hairston, his wife Alcey, Samuel Hairston and his wife Judith, sold 310 acres on Beaver Creek for 600 pounds Virginia money to Luckville King. - Franklin County District Court Deed Book 1, page 327-329 + 336-337. FSL #7898087, images 189-190 + 194.
Property31 May 1805 Franklin, Virginia, - 150 acres in the forks of Blackwater adjoining Callaway, Price, Kingary & c. Source: Land Office Grants No. 55, 1805-1806, p. 494 (Reel 121).9 
Death Spouse*His wife, Judith Sparrell Saunders, died on 23 November 1809. 
Court RecordFranklin County Court, 1 January 1810 - Betsy Woods and Robert Woods infant children of John Woods deceased being upwards of fourteen years of age come into court and choose Samuel Hairston for their guardian and the court doth appoint the said Samuel Hairston guardian of Stovall Woods, Samuel Woods, Peter Woods and George Woods infant children of the said John Woods dec. who are under the age of fourteen. - Franklin Court Records page 329. FSL 7897650 image 497.
Court RecordFranklin Court 5 February 1810 - Samuel Hairston gave bond on estate of John Woods dec., and Ann Woods, who was administratrix in her lifetime, is deceased. An inventory and appriasel was ordered.
Census 1810*Col. Samuel HAIRSTON appeared on the census of 6 August 1810 in Franklin, Virginia, Males <10 2, 10-15 1, 16-25 1, 45+ 1, Females <10 3, 10-15 1, Note: wife Judith died 23 November 1809.21 
Military*Samuel was a Captain in Revolutionary War and a Colonel in War of 1812.

 
WillHe was mentioned in the will of Lt. Col. Peter Hyde SAUNDERS on 15 August 1812 in Franklin, Virginia; Franklin County Will Book 2, page 204. Family Search Library Film #7644994, images 368-369.
Tax Rolls1813 - Samuel Hairston appears on Franklin County Personal Property Tax Rolls. FSL #7849116 image 320. 
Census 1820*Col. Samuel HAIRSTON appeared on the census of 7 August 1820 in Franklin, Virginia, Males 10-15 1, 16-25 1, 45+ 1, Females 10-15 1, 16-25 1, Free Colored Males <14 3, Slaves 41.22 
Property29 August 1823 Franklin, Virginia, - 8 1/2 acres on the waters of Blackwater. Source: Land Office Grants No. 72, 1822-1826, p. 406 (Reel 138).9 
Court RecordOn 8 July 1824, there was an inquisition held regarding the death of a slave named Harry on the property of Robert Waids. - Franklin County Probate Book 2, pages 630-631. FSL #7644994, image 581.
Census 1830*He appeared on the census of 1 June 1830 in Franklin, Virginia, Males 70-79 1, Females 20-29 1.23 
WillIn Peter HAIRSTON's will dated 20 February 1832 in Stokes, North Carolina, Col. Samuel HAIRSTON was named as executor; Stokes County North Carolina Original Wills. FSL #7640084 image 1699. - The will was also filed in Henry County, Virginia in December Term of 1832, Will Book 4, page 167. Inventory accounting is also filed in Henry County.24
Will*Samuel Hairston left a will dated 7 November 1834 and a codicil dated 8 November 1834. Samuel Hairston also left a second codicil dated 4 November 1834, but I believe the court clerk wrote November instead of December. The will was filed with the Franklin County Court on 5 January 1835. - Franklin County Will Book 4, pages 290-292, FSL 7644995 image 455.25
Death*He died on 17 December 1834 in Franklin, Virginia, at age 79.26,1,27

 
Probate*His estate was probated on 5 January 1835 in Franklin, Virginia.25
ProbateHis estate inventory was probated on 7 January 1835 in Franklin, Virginia.28
ProbateHis estate accounting was probated on 28 April 1838 in Franklin, Virginia.29
ProbateHis estate accounting was probated on 6 November 1848 in Franklin, Virginia.29

Family

Judith Sparrell SAUNDERS b. 25 Jan 1769, d. 23 Nov 1809
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

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