Hugh HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#861, b. before 1748, d. about 1778
Father*Andrew HAIRSTON1 b. b 1716, d. b 6 Jun 1782
Mother*Elizabeth (surname unknown) b. a 1720, d. a 1784
Birth*Hugh HAIRSTON was born before 1748 in Virginia. This date is based on Hugh Hairston being 21 or older when he witnessed the February 1769 deed of Robert Harper.2 
He was the son of Andrew HAIRSTON and Elizabeth (surname unknown).1 
Court RecordSamuel HAIRSTON; Samuel Hairston, Robert Hairston, Hugh Hairston and Richard Phillips witness a deed from Thomas Morris to Robert Harper.3 
MarriageHugh HAIRSTON was the surety of the marriage of Martha "Patsy" HAIRSTON and Alexander HUNTER on 3 June 1769 in Bedford County, Virginia; Hugh Hairston (son of Andrew, Martha's uncle), Surety. With the consent of Robert & Ruth Hairston. page 938.4,5,6,7 
WillIn Andrew HAIRSTON's will dated 8 August 1771 in Bedford County, Virginia, Hugh HAIRSTON was named as an heir; Andrew Hairston signed his will on 8 August 1771 and mentions his wife Elizabeth, sons; Peter and Hugh, daughters; Teney, Kitteran, Elizabeth, Precila, Ellenar, Margaret and Susana. He appoints his brother Samuel as his executor. However, Andrew Hairston did not die until 1782 and his sons Peter and Hugh had already died.1 
Death*He died about 1778.8,2 
Probate*An inventory of the Estate of Hugh Hairstons apraised by us the Subscribers being first Sworn - 1 bay mare, 1 colt, 1 bridle, 1 hammer, 1 pair compasses, 1 ?, 1 small book. In William Markams hands. Signed by Joseph Tweedy, David Roser and Jonathan Roser. In a Court held for Bedford County 28th day September 1778. Bedford County, Virginia - Will Book 1, page 325
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  1. [S122] Will Andrew Hairston dated 8 Aug 1777, was proved in Campbell County Will Book #1, page 4-6, 6 June 1782. Inventory & Apprasial recorded 6 Mar. 1783, Will Book 1, pages 23-24 (Reel 19), Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
  2. [S247] Greenway, Carl Forrest - letters relating to Hairston genealogy dated 1965-1966 to various people - Carl Greenway (1917-1974) was a Hairston relative and family genealogist, more information about Carl Greenway can be found here: https://www.hairston.org/p4445.htm, Personal Collection - copy.
  3. [S3108] Chilton, Ann. Bedford County, Virginia Deed Book C-3, Signal Mountain, TN (P.O. Box 400, Signal Mountain 37377: Mountain Press, 1992. Print., Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
  4. [S22] Hairston, Elizabeth Seawell, The Hairstons and the Penns and Their Relations, Roanoke, Virginia 1940 https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=13164, Ancestry.com.
  5. [S3107] Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994., Ancestry.com.
  6. [S3044] Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  7. [S3096] Dennis, Earle S, and Jane E. Smith. Marriage Bonds of Bedford County, Virginia, 1755-1800. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co, 1975. Print., Personal Collection - printed book.
  8. [S43] Joyce W. Letah and Leah Stevens, The Descendants of Andrew Hairston, 14 June 1996 - this is typewritten scrapbook with little or no sources and some newspaper clippings., Personal Collection - copy.
  9. [S3053] Probate Inventory of Hugh Hairston - Bedford County Will Book 1, page 325. Family History Library, Film #007645309, image 215., Family Search, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Last Edited21 Dec 2021