Savanna G. Grissom

HAIRSTON.org ID#938, b. 12 January 1843, d. 10 September 1919
Birth*Savanna G. Grissom was born on 12 January 1843 in Georgia.1,2 
Marriage*She married Thomas J. Hairston, son of Thomas Oscar Hairston and Matilda Elizabeth Moore, about 1860.3,1 
Census 1860Savanna G. Grissom appeared on the 1860 census of Thomas J. Hairston on 3 August 1860 in Big Shanty Districy, Cobb, Georgia; Thomas J. 21M GA, Savanna 16F GA. --- NEXT FARM: Thos Hairston 55M SC, M.C. 49F GA, W.C.D. 18M GA, P.M. 16M GA, A.B. 14M GA, A.M. 12F GA, L.O. 10F GA, L.V. 6F GA.4

 
Death Spouse*Her husband, Thomas J. Hairston, died on 25 July 1862. 
Marriage*Savanna G. Grissom married Benjamin F. Hames in 1865.1 
Census 1900*Savanna G. Grissom appeared on the census of 11 June 1900 in Logan, Arkansas, Hames, Savanah - head of household, born Jan 1843 57 widow, 10 children, 8 living, born in Georgia, both parents born in Georgia.5 
Death*She died on 10 September 1919 at age 76.1 
Burial*She was buried in Caulksville Cemetery, Logan, Arkansas.1 

Family 1

Thomas J. Hairston b. a 1838, d. 25 Jul 1862
Child

Family 2

Benjamin F. Hames

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. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  3. [S139] National Archives - CSA Records.
  4. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited26 Oct 2026