James D. HAIRSTON (HARSTON)1

HAIRSTON.org ID#8248, b. 7 August 1838, d. 8 August 1913
Father*Robert HAIRSTON (HARSTON)1 b. 8 May 1808, d. a 1873
Mother*Edith Isabella McLAIN1 b. a 1800, d. 19 Sep 1853
Birth*James D. HAIRSTON (HARSTON) was born on 7 August 1838 in Tennessee.1,2 
He was the son of Robert HAIRSTON (HARSTON) and Edith Isabella McLAIN.1 
Census 1850James D. 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
Death*James D. HAIRSTON (HARSTON) died on 8 August 1913 at age 75.3,2
Burial*He was buried in City Cemetery, Desoto, Jefferson, Missouri.3 

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S51] Death Certificate.
  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.
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