Mary Ann HAIRSTON1

HAIRSTON.org ID#9245, b. 26 December 1827, d. 7 February 1922
Father*James B. Hairston b. a 1800, d. a 11 Jul 1870
Mother*Mary Martha McClain b. a 1798, d. a 11 Jul 1870
Birth*Mary Ann HAIRSTON was born on 26 December 1827 in Georgia.2,1 
She was the daughter of James B. Hairston and Mary Martha McClain
Marriage*Mary Ann HAIRSTON married Andrew Jackson HUCKEBA about 1849 in Heard, Georgia. 
Census 1850Mary Ann HAIRSTON appeared on the 1850 census of Andrew Jackson HUCKEBA on 7 October 1850 in Coweta, Georgia; And. J Huckeby 23 GA, Mary A. 23 GA and Jas W 1 GA.2 
Census 1860Mary Ann HAIRSTON appeared on the 1860 census of Andrew Jackson HUCKEBA on 8 June 1860 in Randolph, Alabama; A J Huckaba 34, Mary A. 32, James W. 12, Andrew G. 9, Catherine A. 7, Rob B 5, Mary M. 3 and Betsy F. 4/12. 
Census 1870Mary Ann HAIRSTON appeared on the 1870 census of Andrew Jackson HUCKEBA on 13 July 1870 in Cleburn, Georgia; Jackson Huckabe 45, Mary 41, Catherine 16, Robert 14, Mary 12 and Elizabeth 10.3 
Census 1880Mary Ann HAIRSTON appeared on the 1880 census of Andrew Jackson HUCKEBA on 16 June 1880 in Cleburne, Alabama; Andrew Huckabe 54, Mary A. 47, son Benj. 15, son Jefferson C. 12 and nephew Francis Huckabe 32. 
DeedOn 2 January 1882, A. J. Huckeba and his wife Mary A. sign a deed. -- Cleburne Deeds 1882, page 417. FSL #8498972, image 18. 
DeedOn 23 January 1885, A. J. Huckeba and his wife Mary A. sign a deed. -- Cleburne Deeds 1884-1885, page 390. FSL #8588150, image 143. 
Deed*On 17 February 1885, A. J. Huckeba and his wife Mary A. sign a deed. -- Cleburne Deeds 1884-1885, page 337. FSL #8588150, image 116. 
DeedOn 16 September 1892, A. J. Huckeba and his wife Mary A. sign a deed. -- Cleburne Deeds 1886-1897, page 89. FSL #8588151, image 607. 
Death*Mary Ann HAIRSTON died on 7 February 1922 in Polk, Georgia, at age 94. Death certificate states date of death as 7 February 1922, father was James Herster and mother Mary McClain. A 1912 Pension Application states her maiden name was Hurston. Cemetery marker shows death as 1 February 1921.4 
Burial*She was buried in Harkeys Chapel, St. Clair, Alabama.1 

Family

Andrew Jackson HUCKEBA b. a 1827, d. 14 Mar 1906
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [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.
  2. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [S51] Death Certificate.
  5. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited15 Aug 2025