Ann Marshall HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#523, b. 4 December 1837, d. 7 July 1907
Father*Marshall HAIRSTON1,2,3 b. 4 Jul 1802, d. 20 Jan 1882
Mother*Ann Marshall HAIRSTON4 b. 2 Dec 1802, d. 11 Jul 1888
Birth*Ann Marshall HAIRSTON was born on 4 December 1837 in Virginia.5,2,6 
She was the daughter of Marshall HAIRSTON and Ann Marshall HAIRSTON.1,2,3,4 
Census 1850Ann Marshall HAIRSTON appeared on the 1850 census of Marshall HAIRSTON on 24 August 1850 in Henry, Virginia; Marshall Hairston 48, Ann Hairston 47, Virginia Nelson 25, Elizabeth P Hairston 14, Ann M Hairston 12, Ruth Hairston 12, John Hairston 10, Bethenia H Hairston 6. Virginia Nelson does not appear to be related to the Hairston family and may have been a teacher for the children.1 
WillIn Marshall HAIRSTON's will dated 28 May 1873 in Henry, Virginia, Ann Marshall HAIRSTON was named as an heir; Mentions: wife Ann, Daughters - Ruth S. Wilson (wife of Robert A. Wilson), Elizabeth P. Hairston, Ann M. Hairston, Sister Ruth (wife of Peter Hairston dec'd), Brothers - Robert Hairston dec'd, John A. Hairston dec'd, Nephew - George Hairston (son of Peter and Ruth Hairston), Also Mentioned - Mrs. Lucinda Redd Oreston, Canellius King, William P. Terry, Peter W. Hairston, David Mead Randolph, James M. Phittle, George Eggleston dec'd, Benjamin Harrison, Witnesses - W.W. Smith, J. P. Warren, J. Powell, J.A. Early. Two codicils were added in April of 1877. - Lowndes Mississippi Wills Vol. 4, pages 239-258. FSL #5835941 images 155-253.
Census 1880She appeared on the 1880 census of Marshall HAIRSTON on 15 June 1880 in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia; Marshal 77, Ann 77, Ann 40, James T Hairston 45 (son in law), Elizabeth 44, Watt 3 (grandson).7 
Census 1900*Ann Marshall HAIRSTON appeared on the 1900 census of Ann Marshall HAIRSTON in 1900 in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia.8 
Will*She left a will on 8 November 1906 in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia. 
Death*She died on 7 July 1907 at age 69.5,2,6 
Burial*She was buried in Beaver Creek Plantation, Henry, Virginia.5,6

 
Probate*Her estate was probated after 8 July 1907 in Martinsville, Henry, Virginia. 
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S249] George Hairston Family Bible - 1750-1916, Peter Hairston Bible - 1750-1928, The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Translated Out of the Original Greek: and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised. Cooperstown, (N.Y.) Sterotyped, Printed and Published by H. & E. Phinney, 1829., Library of Virginia.
  3. [S3500] Bible - Marshall Hairston 1750, owned by Mrs. Anne Covington of "Beavercreek" transcribed by Mrs. Lillian Schwertz and printed in "Local History & Genealogical Society" Volume VII, March 1961, Number 1. (NOTE: There are several errors in this transcription.), Family Search Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  4. [S24] Hall, Wm. Kearney 1918-2011. Descendants of Nicholas Perkins of Virginia. 1957 Ann Arbor, Michigan., Hathi Trust Digital Library.
  5. [S15] Beaver Creek Plantation Cemetery, Henry County, Virginia.
  6. [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.
  7. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  8. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
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