Sarah "Sally" M. Hairston

HAIRSTON.org ID#851, b. about 1800
Father*(surname unknown) HAIRSTON1
Mother*Susanna HAIRSTON1 b. a 1755, d. b 7 Jun 1804
Birth*Sarah "Sally" M. Hairston was born about 1800 in Virginia. It is possible that Susanna Hairston named her daughter after her cousin Sarah "Sally" Hairston (c1764-c1790) that married Baldwin Rowland.1 
She was the daughter of (surname unknown) HAIRSTON and Susanna HAIRSTON.1 
ProbateSarah "Sally" M. Hairston received property in Samuel Hairston's will on 16 November 1803 in Campbell, Virginia; On 16 Nov 1803, Campbell County Court heard the cases Phillips vs Hairstons and Moore vs Hairstons regarding division of the Brickhouse tract of land containing 200 acres. The property was to be sold and the proceeds divided among George Hairston, Peter Hairston, Samuel Hairston, Samuel Phillips, Jonathan Jackson Hays & wife Jane Phillips Hays, David & Precilla Hairston Moore, Margaret Hairston, and Sally Hairston the infant daughter of Susannah deceased. - Campbell County Order Book 7, pages 263-264. FSL #8745615, images 196-197. 
Court Record*On 9 December 1804, David Moore is appointed guardian of Sally Hairston, daughter of Susanna Hairston. David Moore and his wife Priscilla are Aunt and Uncle of Sally. - Campbell County Order Book 7, page 391. FSL #819135, image 761. 
Probate*Sally Hairston is mentioned as the daughter of Susanna Hairston in the probate accounting papers regarding the will of Samuel Hairston (1722-1782), "... to Sally Hairston infant daughter Susanna the sum of sixty four pounds...". The accounting is dated 7 June 1804 and was presented to the court on 14 July 1828. - Campbell County Will Book 6, pages 142-146.1 
Marriage*Sarah "Sally" M. Hairston married Joseph Norcutt on 26 June 1816 in Pittsylvania, Virginia. The Marriage Bonds Register list Sarah M. Hairston and Joseph Norcutt with bondsman David Moore, Sarah's uncle. The father of Joseph is Daniel Norcutt. - Pittsylvania Marriage Bonds 1816. FSL #4093099 image 129, FSL #7741063, image 118.2 
DeedOn 17 April 1826, Joseph Norcutt and his wife Sally sold 250 acres to David Moore. - Pittsylvania Deed Book 28 page 76. FSL #7646015 image 597 & F/T image 50.
WillIn David MOORE's will dated 15 February 1831 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, Sarah "Sally" M. Hairston was named as an heir;
WILL OF DAVID MOORE:
I David Moore of the County of Pittsylvania and State of Virginia do make this my Last Will and Testament in manner and form following to wit 1st That all my Just debts he paid. 2nd That immediately after my death that all my perishable property be sold on a credit of twelve Months with the exception of one cow calf for the use and benefit of Sally Norcutt. One other in the same way for Willian D. H. Norcutt and one other for Precilla Norcutt subject to the control of my executor. 3rd I will that my land be inherited by William D. H. Norcutt and Precilla Norcutt to be divided by a line beginning at northeast corner then a straight line to Barker's corner then his line to the head of a Hollow near my _____ crossing and old field to a bending white Oak on Debs line thus divided _________ the Lynchburg Road to be William D. H. Norcutt the balance including my Manor is hereby willed to Precilla Norcutt. 4th I give my executor the remaining part of estate that is to say the whole except the land entrust _______ for the benefit of the said William D. H. Norcutt and Precilla Norcutt in my in the way hereafter named. Two thirds to the said William when he arrives at the age of Twenty three years and the other third to Precilla ___ to wit Mary, Nelson and Stephen to be hired out until the said William D.H. Norcutt is entitled to receive his part of my estate above mentioned and the said there slaves with their hire and increase if any to be also inherited by him the said William and the other two slaves Booker and Marthy to be hired out the same time and the same period then together with hire and increase if any to be inherited by the said Precilla Norcutt. It is a part of my will that if either of the above legatees should sell any part of their interest in and to my estate before the time which they are to receive it then and in the case they forfeit the same and it is my will that my nearest relations the Moore family inherit it - a small parcel of land in Amhurst County three miles or thereabouts from Lynchburg fifteen acres I wish to be sold by my executor at such time and in such way as he thinks proper and the proceeds to constitute an item of my estate. Lastly, I appoint James Adams, my executor, to do and see this my last will hereby revoking every other heretofore by me made be punctually executed. Witness my hand and seal this 15th day of February 1831.
David Moore
Witness: Abraham Debs, Edmond Jurley, George Butcher

NOTE: Sally Hairston Norcutt is the mother of William and Precilla. Sally is also the sister of Priscilla Hairston Moore, David Moore's deceased wife. Transcribed by Robert Hairston - 2024 - Pittsylvania County Will Book 1, page 203-204. FSL #7642302 image 386-387.
Death Spouse*Her husband Joseph Norcutt, does not appear on the 1850 census with his wife Sarah and probably died between 1840 and 1850. 
Census 1850She appeared on the 1850 census of William D. H. Norcutt on 20 September 1850 in Northern District, Pittsylvania, Virginia; William D. H. Norcutt 29 born Virginia and mother Sarah Hairston Norcutt 54 is living with him.3 
Census 1860Sarah "Sally" M. Hairston appeared on the 1860 census of William D. H. Norcutt on 26 July 1860 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; Wm. D. H. Northcut 41 living with his mother Sarah Norcutt 59.4 
Census 1870*Sarah "Sally" M. Hairston was Head of Household on 11 August 1870 in Pittsylvania, Virginia, Sallie is living with her son William D. H. Norcutt and she is 70.5 
Census 1870She appeared on the 1870 census of William D. H. Norcutt on 11 August 1870 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; Wm. D. H. Norcutt 52, Lemarany Norcutt 35, Wm. D. H. 12, David 10, Susan 7, Charlotte 5, Josephine 2 and Sallie Norcutt 70.5 
Census 1880*Sarah "Sally" M. Hairston appeared on the census of 28 June 1880 in Pigg River, Pittsylvania, Virginia, Sallie Norcutt is listed as 80 and a grandmother, born in Virginia.6 

Family

Joseph Norcutt b. a 1797, d. a 1842
Children
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S101] Will & Probate of Samuel Hairston - 1782, Campbell County Will Book #1, page 6, Library of Virginia.
  2. [S3077] Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940, database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRQ6-6JZ : accessed 13 September 2015), William Turnbull and Ruth Hairston, 07 Nov 1792; citing Franklin County, Virginia, reference p98; FHL microfilm 31,523.
  3. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  6. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited21 Nov 2025