Mary Rinda "Marinda" HAIRSTON1,2

HAIRSTON.org ID#9207, b. 10 October 1858, d. 4 February 1924
Father*William Riley HAIRSTON1 b. 22 Dec 1825, d. 17 Sep 1862
Mother*Martha J. (surname unknown)1 b. Feb 1837
Birth*Mary Rinda "Marinda" HAIRSTON was born on 10 October 1858 in Alabama. The 1900 census lists Oct 1860 as birth date.1,2 
She was the daughter of William Riley HAIRSTON and Martha J. (surname unknown).1 
Marriage*Mary Rinda "Marinda" HAIRSTON married John William SPENCER on 18 December 1881 in Calhoun, Alabama. The marriage license lists William Spencer and Miss M. R. Hurston.3 
Census 1900Mary Rinda "Marinda" HAIRSTON appeared on the 1900 census of John William SPENCER on 19 June 1900 in Randolph, Alabama; John W. Spencer 40, Mary M. 40 married 18 years, children; Joseph B. 17, Sarah J. 15, Mary E. 11, Nancy 10, Tolley 7 male and Y. C. 4 male and Mary's mother Martha Hairston 63.1 
Death*Mary Rinda "Marinda" HAIRSTON died on 4 February 1924 at age 65.2 
Burial*She was buried in Landers Cemetery, Calhoun, Alabama.2 

Family

John William SPENCER b. 10 Feb 1848, d. 8 Apr 1926

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [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.
  3. [S3307] Alabama County Marriages 1805-1967, Family Search, Salt lake City, Utah, Ancestry.com.
Last Edited21 Jun 2025