HAIRSTON.org ID#91, b. 9 February 1853, d. 3 March 1920
| Birth* | Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON Jr. was born on 9 February 1853 in Longwood, Henry, Virginia.1,2,3,4 |
| He was the son of Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON and Sarah S. Hughes DILLARD. |
| Census 1860 | Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON Jr. appeared on the 1860 census of Sarah S. Hughes DILLARD on 30 September 1860 in page 165, Ridgeway, Henry, Virginia; Sarah Hairston 38, Louisa Hairston 14, John Hairston 12, George Hairston 10 and Nicholas Hairston 7, all born in Virginia.1 |
| Census 1870 | Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON Jr. appeared on the 1870 census of Sarah S. Hughes DILLARD on 13 August 1870 in 2 District Ridgeway Township, Horse Pasture, Henry, Virginia; Sarah S. Hairston 49, John D. Hairston 21, Louisa Hairston 23 and Nicholas H. 16.5 |
| Marriage* | Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON Jr. married Lettie S. GRASTY, daughter of William C. GRASTY, about 1886.6,3 |
| Census 1900 | Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON Jr. appeared on the 1900 census of William C. GRASTY on 9 June 1900 in Pittsylvania, Virginia; William C. Grasty 82 widow, Jennie Q. Grasty 58 daughter, Fay Grasty 57 daughter, Ella Hobson 52 daughter, Lightford Hobson 27 granddaughter, Phil L. Grasty 49 son, Nicholas Hairston 45 son-in-law, Lettie Hairston 40 daughter and servant Jennie McAlpen 25.3 |
| Death Spouse* | His wife, Letitia Stone "Lettie" Grasty Hairston, died on 12 April 1902.4 |
| Marriage* | Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON Jr. married Rosa CREWS about 1903.6,7 |
| Obituary | Death of Mrs. Hairston - Mrs. Sarah S. Hairston died at her home near Stockton, Henry county, on Thursday, after a long illness. The deceased was born in Henry county on August 30, 1820. She was the daughter of the late General John Dillard, who served in the War of 1812. On May 24, 1845, she was married to Mr. Nicholas Hardeman Hairston, who preceded her to the grave many years ago. She is survived by two sons, Mr. N. H. Hairston, of Marion, S.C., and Mr. J. D. Hairston, of Henry county, who were at her bedside when the end came. - The Western Sentiel, Winston-Salem, NC, Thursday, January 21, 1904, page 1. |
| Census 1910* | Nicholas Hardyman HAIRSTON Jr. appeared on the census of 21 April 1910 in Henry, Virginia, Nick H. Hairston 50, Rosie C. Hairston 40 wife, John D. Hairston 60 brother and Frankie Martin 60 servant.7 |
| Death* | He died on 3 March 1920 in Rock Springs, Henry, Virginia, at age 67.2,8 |
| Burial* | He was buried in Chatham Burial Park, Pittsylvania, Virginia. Marker reads: "HAIRSTON - NICHOLAS HARDEMAN FEB. 9, 1853 - MAR. 3, 1920 -- ROSA C. HAIRSTON DEC. 18, 1867 - DEC. 6, 1944."4 |
| Obituary* | "NICHOLAS HAIRSTON DEAD. -- Well Known Man of Henry County Overcome with Paralysis. - News was received yesterday from Burnt Chimneys, Henry county, of the death at 5 o'clock yesterday morning of Nicholas H. Hairston, who last Sunday was overcome with a stroke of paralysis at his home at Rocksprings. He was born Feruary 9, 1855, at Longwood, Henry county, Va., his mother being Sarah Dillard, his father being Nicholas Hardiman Hairston, of Hoardsville. Mr. Hairston's life was spent in his native State, except for some time in South Carolina in connection with the tobacco interests. For many years he was a resisdent of Danville, winning many friends here by his various business interests, especially his connection with Acree's warehouse. Some years since he retired to his home at Rock Springs, Henry county, in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge, where his cordial hospitality has warmed the hearts of many relative, friends and strangers. He married first Miss Letty Grasty, who died in 1902. His wife, nee Miss Rosa Crews, and a brother, John D. Hairston, survive him. He was a communicant of the Presbyterian church and always interested in it's works and needs. The funeral service will be conducted by Rev. Mr. Phipps, of the Martinsville church at 11 o'clock today at his home, Rock Springs, on the Martinsville pike. Interment will take place at Chatham at 3 o'clock." -- Danville Register and Bee, Thursday, March 4, 1920, page 4. |