Agnes HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#864, b. about 1785
Father*William Hairston1 b. a 1744, d. a Apr 1808
Mother*Ann S. (surname unknown) b. a 1746, d. a Feb 1839
Birth*Agnes HAIRSTON was born about 1785 in Ninety-Six, South Carolina.2 
County Name*Abbeville County formed from Ninety-Six District - 1785. 
She was the daughter of William Hairston and Ann S. (surname unknown).1 
Marriage*Agnes HAIRSTON married Alexander MARTIN, son of Patrick MARTIN, about 1804 in Abbeville, South Carolina. Agnes is listed as Alexander's wife in the 15 February 1805 deed.3 
Deed*On 15 February 1805, Alexander Martin and his wife Agnes Martin, sold 86 acres to William Chandler for $320. - Newberry Miscellaneous Records 1800-1806. FSL #7857049, image 775. 
WillIn William Hairston's will dated 18 March 1808 in Abbeville, South Carolina, Agnes 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
WillIn Alexander MARTIN's will dated 30 January 1814 in Newberry, South Carolina, Agnes HAIRSTON was named as an heir; Mentions wife Agnes Martin, but does not list children by name. Executors: John Martin and James Caldwel. Witnesses: John M. Morris, W. Metherford, Thomas Gordon.4 
Census 1840*She appeared on the census of 1840 in Abbeville, South Carolina, Males 15-19 2, 20-29 1, Females 15-19 2, 50-59 1, Slaves 3.5 
Census 1850*She appeared on the census of 1850 in Saluda, Abbeville, South Carolina, Agnes 65, born in SC, $1600 real estate.2 
Census 1850George MARTIN was neighbor in 1850.2 

Family

Alexander MARTIN b. bt 1776 - 1784, d. a 1831
Child

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.
  2. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S281] Abbeville County Marriage and Death Abstract - Abbeville Banner 1846-1860 - E. Don Herd Jr. and Ann B. Herd, 1980.
  4. [S280] Will of Alexander Martin - January 30, 1814 -.
  5. [S1840] 1840 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited30 Jun 2025