John HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#865, b. between 1765 and 1774
Father*William HAIRSTON1 b. a 1744, d. a Apr 1808
Mother*Ann S. (surname unknown) b. a 1746, d. a Feb 1839
Birth*John HAIRSTON was born between 1765 and 1774. 
He was the son of William HAIRSTON and Ann S. (surname unknown).1 
Census 1800*John HAIRSTON appeared on the census of 1800 in Edgefield, South Carolina, Males: <10 2, 10-15 1, 26-44 1, Females <10 2, 26-44 1.
Year: 1800; Census Place: Edgefield, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 47; Page: 148. FSL #181422, image 285.2
WillIn William HAIRSTON's will dated 18 March 1808 in Abbeville, South Carolina, John HAIRSTON was named as an heir; People mentioned: 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*NOTE: On 16 May 1788, a John Harston Jr witnessed a deed from Thomas Stark of Newberry to Robert Anderson and John Turner from Ireland. - Newberry Misc. Records 1785-17-94, page 495. FSL #7857048, image 283. 

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. [S1800] 1800 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited23 Aug 2025