William Alexander HAIRSTON (HARSTON)1
HAIRSTON.org ID#8247, b. 27 November 1836, d. 3 October 1904
| Marriage* | William Alexander HAIRSTON (HARSTON) married Nancy I. DICKSON. |
| Birth* | William Alexander HAIRSTON (HARSTON) was born on 27 November 1836 in Bedford, Tennessee.1,2 |
| He was the son of Robert HAIRSTON (HARSTON) and Edith Isabella McLAIN.1 |
| Census 1850 | William Alexander HAIRSTON (HARSTON) appeared on the 1850 census of Robert HAIRSTON (HARSTON) on 12 November 1850 in Osage, Benton, Arkansas; Robert Harston 42 NC, Isabella Harston 50 TN, John Harston 16 TN, Wm Harston 14 TN, James Harston 12 TN, Amanda Duff 36 TN, Susan Duff 10 AR, Martha Duff 6 AR, James Duff 4 AR, John Duff 2 AR, Ellen McLane 74 NC, Jane McLane 41 TN (these are probably Isabella's mother and sister).1  |
| Marriage* | William Alexander HAIRSTON (HARSTON) married Martha L. Fine on 11 January 1858 in Washington, Arkansas. Fayetteville Marriage Records 1856-1861, page 71. FSL #7579622, image 69. |
| Probate | On 8 November 1875, William Harston was appointed administrator of the estate of Robert Harston deceased. - Benton Arkansas Probate Records Book C, page 213. FSL #7117315, image 608. |
| Death* | William Alexander HAIRSTON (HARSTON) died on 3 October 1904 at age 67.2 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Bentonville Cemetery, Benton, Arkansas.2 |
Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)
- [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
- [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.