Marvin Dewey HAIRSTON1

HAIRSTON.org ID#9243, b. 25 February 1923, d. 10 March 1957
Father*Ira Camp HAIRSTON1 b. 1 Oct 1876, d. 1960
Mother*Lillian Gaither YOUNG1 b. a 1884, d. 13 Sep 1955
Birth*Marvin Dewey HAIRSTON was born on 25 February 1923 in Mississippi.1,2 
He was the son of Ira Camp HAIRSTON and Lillian Gaither YOUNG.1 
Census 1930Marvin Dewey HAIRSTON appeared on the 1930 census of Ira Camp HAIRSTON on 10 April 1930 in Beat 2, Sunflower, Mississippi; Ira C. Hairston 54 born GA., wife Lillian G. 42, dau. Ada F. 21, dau. Lalia 17, dau. Lillian 10 and son Dewey 6.1 
Death*Marvin Dewey HAIRSTON died on 10 March 1957 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, at age 34.2 
Burial*He was buried in Moorhead Cemetery, Washington, Mississippi.3 

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1930] 1930 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S3148] U.S. Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963: Ancestry.com.
  3. [S48] Find A Grave Website with Photo - only listings with photos of grave markers that are contemporary to the deceased individuals death are acceptable for genealogical proof.
Last Edited31 Jul 2025