Robert Hosea HAIRSTON (HARSTIN)1

HAIRSTON.org ID#6106, b. 7 October 1866, d. 28 March 1928
Father*Green Hardin HAIRSTON (HARSTIN)2 b. 6 Apr 1837, d. 15 Feb 1916
Mother*Mary Louisa BRADFORD2 b. 5 Jun 1835, d. 25 Apr 1900
Birth*Robert Hosea HAIRSTON (HARSTIN) was born on 7 October 1866 in North Carolina.2,1,3,4 
He was the son of Green Hardin HAIRSTON (HARSTIN) and Mary Louisa BRADFORD.2 
Census 1870Robert Hosea HAIRSTON (HARSTIN) appeared on the 1870 census of Green Hardin HAIRSTON (HARSTIN) on 10 August 1870 in Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina; Green H Harsten 34, Mary L 34, Ella G 12, Margaret C 10 and Robert h 3.2
Census 1880Robert Hosea HAIRSTON (HARSTIN) appeared on the 1880 census of Green Hardin HAIRSTON (HARSTIN) on 26 June 1880 in Lenoir, Caldwell, North Carolina.5

 
Marriage*Robert Hosea HAIRSTON (HARSTIN) married Callie Hugh GILBERT, daughter of Elizabeth J. GIEBERT, in 1886.1,4 
MarriageRobert Hosea HAIRSTON (HARSTIN) witnessed the marriage of J. W. Setzer and Lou Ellen SHELL on 12 February 1890 in Caldwell, North Carolina; Marriage license was applied for by R. H. Harstin on 10 February 1890. - Caldwell NC Marriage Licenses 1878-1893. FSL #7613700, image 918. 
Census 1900*Robert Hosea HAIRSTON (HARSTIN) appeared on the census of 4 June 1900 in Washington, District of Columbia, Robert H. Harstin 33 (father born VA & mother NC), wife Callie H. 33, Clarence G. 11, Sadie C. 9, Bettie S. 6, Roberta S. 3, Hugh H. 11/12.1

 
WillIn Green Hardin HAIRSTON (HARSTIN)'s will dated 3 November 1915 in Caldwell, North Carolina, Robert Hosea HAIRSTON (HARSTIN) was named as an heir; He mentions children Robert H. Harstin, Ella Montgomery, Nealy Shull and George Harstin. The executor was Andy J. Shull. - Caldwell County Will Book C, pages 256-257. FSL #102115428, images 296-297.
Census 1920*He appeared on the census of 12 January 1920 in Washington, District of Columbia.6 
Death*He died on 28 March 1928 in Washington, D. C., at age 61.3,4 
Burial*He was buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Prince George, Maryland.3,4 
Obituary*Obituary of R. H. Harstin appeared in the News and Record, Greensboro, NC, Friday, March 30, 1928. 

Family

Callie Hugh GILBERT b. Jul 1866, d. 1958
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [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.
  4. [S257] Obituary.
  5. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  6. [S1920] 1920 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited26 Aug 2025