Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" HAIRSTON1

HAIRSTON.org ID#9197, b. 18 May 1867, d. 20 June 1942
Father*William R. HAIRSTON1 b. 21 Jun 1830, d. 4 May 1895
Mother*Julia A. F. HOLLOWAY1 b. 17 Jun 1830, d. 4 Aug 1892
Birth*Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" HAIRSTON was born on 18 May 1867 in Georgia.1 
She was the daughter of William R. HAIRSTON and Julia A. F. HOLLOWAY.1 
Census 1870Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" HAIRSTON appeared on the 1870 census of William R. HAIRSTON on 22 June 1870 in Girard, Russell, Alabama; W. R. Hurston 40 house carpenter, J. E. 40 female, R. R. 8 male, W.T Lorena 6 female, Susan E. 3 female. All born in Georgia, except Susan. Living next to J. Hollaway 82 male born in Virginia and family.2 
Census 1880Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" HAIRSTON appeared on the 1880 census of William R. HAIRSTON on 4 June 1880 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; William R. Hairston 49, Jullian F. 50 wife, Reuben 18 son, Willie T. 15 daughter, Susan E. 13 daughter, Mary F. 9 daughter and Susan Hardaway (Holloway) 41 sister in law. All were born in Georgia, except Mary F. Hairston was born in Alabama.3 
Marriage*Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" HAIRSTON married Robert Thomas HENDERSON on 26 December 1894 in Fulton, Georgia. Married by V. C. Horcross. - FSL #5191013, image 411. 
Death Spouse*Her husband, Robert T. Henderson, died on 16 May 1920. 
Death*Susan Elizabeth "Lizzie" HAIRSTON died on 20 June 1942 at age 75.1 
Burial*She was buried in Oakland Cemetery, Fulton, Georgia.1 

Family

Robert Thomas HENDERSON b. 9 May 1869, d. 16 May 1920

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S48] Photo of Grave Marker - only photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof. Find-a-Grave, personal photos and other sources.
  2. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited16 Aug 2025