Jane HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#863, b. about 1773
Father*William Hairston1 b. a 1744, d. a Apr 1808
Mother*Ann S. (surname unknown) b. a 1746, d. a Feb 1839
Birth*Jane HAIRSTON was born about 1773 in Ninety-Six, South Carolina. 
She was the daughter of William Hairston and Ann S. (surname unknown).1 
County Name*Abbeville County formed from Ninety-Six District - 1785. 
Census 1800*In the 1800 Federal Census of Jane's father William Hairston, he lists only one of his two daughters. Possibly Jane is married and living with her husband. 
Marriage*Jane HAIRSTON married (surname unknown) BROWN before 1808. She is mentioned in her father's 1808 will as Jane Brown.1 
WillIn William Hairston's will dated 18 March 1808 in Abbeville, South Carolina, Jane HAIRSTON was named as an heir; People mentioned: his wife Ann, children Peter, James, John, William, Thomas, Jane Brown and Agness Martin. Executors are James Lomax Sr. and John Brannan. - FSL #4752968, image 211.1
NOTE*Possible lead. The following may be related to Jane Hairston Brown, but I have not been able to connect these documents. On 2 November 1818, John Hairston is appointed guardian of William and Peggy Brown, minor children of David Brown, deceased. - Jasper County Georgia Probate Administor Letters 1809-1844, page 172. FSL #5756681, image 101. 

Family

(surname unknown) BROWN d. 1818

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S232] Will of William Hairston - 18 March 1808, Abbeville District, South Carolina, Will Book 1, Page 360. http://www.archivesindex.sc.gov/onlinearchives/…, South Carolina Department of Archives and History.
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