Hugh HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#861, b. about 1748, d. about 1778
Father*Andrew HAIRSTON1 b. a 1716, d. b 6 Jun 1782
Mother*Elizabeth (surname unknown) b. a 1720, d. a 1784
Birth*Hugh HAIRSTON was born about 1748 in Virginia.2 
He was the son of Andrew HAIRSTON and Elizabeth (surname unknown).1 
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, Surety. With the consent of Robert & Ruth Hairston. page 938.3,4,5 
Death*Hugh HAIRSTON died about 1778 in Bedford County, Virginia.6,2 
Probate*Inventory of his estate includes 1 bay mare, 1 colt, 1 bridle and other small items. Bedford County, Virginia - Will Book 1, page 325.7 
ProbateHe was listed as a beneficiary in Andrew HAIRSTON's will on 6 June 1782 in Campbell County, Virginia. Hugh Hairston died before his father Andrew died and Andrew had not updated his will; Andrew Hairston's will dated 08 Aug 1777 was proved.1
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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 & Apprasiel recorded 6 Mar. 1783, Will Book 1, pages 23-24 (Reel 19), Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
  2. [S247] Carl Greenway 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
  3. [S22] Hairston, Elizabeth Seawell, The Hairstons and the Penns and Their Relations, Roanoke, Virginia 1940, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  4. [S3107] Hinshaw, William Wade, et al., compilers. Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. 6 vols. 1936–1950. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991–1994.
  5. [S3044] Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  6. [S43] Joyce W. Letah and Leah Stevens, Descendants of Andrew Hairston, 14 June 1996, Personal Collection - printed book.
  7. [S3053] Will of Hugh Hairston -1778, Bedford County, Virginia - Will Book #1, page, Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
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