Dr. Peter Constantine HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#10, b. 9 June 1823, d. 7 May 1889
Father*Hardin HAIRSTON1 b. 23 Oct 1786, d. 23 Oct 1862
Mother*Sarah "Sally" Stovall STAPLES1 b. 1 Oct 1791, d. 4 May 1845
Birth*Dr. Peter Constantine HAIRSTON was born on 9 June 1823 in Old Fort, Patrick, Virginia.1 
He was the son of Hardin HAIRSTON and Sarah "Sally" Stovall STAPLES.1 
College* Between 1842 and 1843, attended in Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, "1182. PETER C. HAIRSTON, Columbus, Miss.: Physician." page 97.2 
Marriage*He married Wortley Virginia MOSELEY, daughter of John Townes MOSELEY and Mary Wortley MONTAGUE, on 21 December 1848 in Wahalak, Kemper, Mississippi.1,3,4,5 
Census 1850*Dr. Peter Constantine HAIRSTON appeared on the census of 26 September 1850 in Lowndes, Mississippi; Peter Hairston 27 physician, Wortley V. 19, Harden M. 10/12.6
Tax RollsP. C. Hairston paid 1852 taxes in Lowndes County, Mississippi; 1 carriage $500, 1 clock $5, 45 cattle, 1 horse of $40, 1 white polls, 22 slaves between 5 and 60, state tax $9.57, county tax $9.57. Lowndes County Tax 1852, page 15. FSL #8610738 image 484.
Tax Rolls*The 1853 Lowndes County tax records show the following for P. C. Harston (estate): 1 pleasure carriage $400, 1 clock $3, 1 horse $50, 28 slaves under 60, 1 free white polls, $13.64 state tax, $6.82 county tax and $37.51 rail road tax. Lowndes County Tax 1853, page 18. FSL #8610738 image 529.
Tax RollsPeter C. Hairston paid 1857 taxes in Lowndes County, Mississippi; 2 carriages $500, 1 watches $275, 1 horse $50, $50 in gold/silver, 1 white polls, 45 slaves between 5 and 60, state tax $22.90. Lowndes County Tax 1857, page 18. FSL #8610738 image 582.
WillHe witnessed the will of Elizabeth Perkins HAIRSTON on 21 April 1858 in Will Book 1, pages 15-17, Lowndes, Mississippi; FSL #5835939, images 102-103.7
Tax RollsPeter C. Hairston paid 1859 taxes in Lowndes County, Mississippi; $100 loaned, 2 carriage $350, 2 watches $250, $50 gold/silver, 1 white polls, 59 slaves between 5 and 60, state tax $27.25. Lowndes County Tax 1859, page 20. FSL #8610738 image 637.
PhotoDr. Peter Constantine HAIRSTON was photographed

about 1860. 
Census 1860*He appeared on the 1860 census; in Lowndes, Mississippi; P.C. hairston 37, W.V. 28, Hardin 10, Sallie 8, Mary 6, John 4, Nannie 5/12, George 2.8
WillIn Hardin HAIRSTON's will dated 29 September 1862 in Lowndes, Mississippi, Dr. Peter Constantine HAIRSTON was named as an heir; Hardin Hairston left a will dated 29 September 1862, Lowndes County Courthouse, Mississippi, Will Book 1, page 122. PDF transcript and a copy of will attached.9
Census 1866 Miss*He appeared on the 1866 Mississippi State Census of 1866 in Lowndes, Mississippi. Peter C. Hairston, males under 10 3, 10-19 2, 30-29 1, 40-49 1, females under 10 2, 10-19 2, 20-29 1, 30-39 2, 40-49 1. - Lowndes County, State of Mississippi 1866 page 53. FSL #4827065, image 85.
Census 1870*He appeared on the 1870 census; in Lowndes, Mississippi.10
Patent/Warrant* U.S. Patent #143282 for a Vehicle Wheel was issued to P. C. Hairston of Crawfordsville, Mississippi on Sepetember 30, 1873. A PDF copy of the patent is attached here.
Deed*On 2 April 1877, P. C. Hairston and Sarah A. Brooks sell to George Hairston a two fifths undivided interest in a large tract of land in Lowndes County. - Lowndes deed Book 45, page 313. FSL #8567113 image 512.
DeedOn 12 April 1877, P. C. Hairston and Wortley V. Hairston sell to George Hairston a fifth interest in a large tract of land in Lowndes County. - Lowndes deed Book 45, page 314. FSL #8567113 image 513.
PhotoHe was photographed

in 1880. 
Census 1880*He appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 in Lowndes, Mississippi.11
Religion*He was was made Ruling Elder at Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lowndes Co., Mississippi on September 5, 1880.5 
Deed*On 12 January 1881, Peter C. Hairston purchased from Robert R. Spiers, administrator for Joab E. Hairston, deceased, 59.5 acres land in Lowndes County. FSL #8567121 image 192 and FSL #8567121 image 193.
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(left to right) - Peter's daughter Sally Staples, Dr. Peter C. Hairston, Peter's daughter Pattie Allen, family friend Miss Moina Evans, Peter's wife Wortley Virginia Moseley Hairston, Miss Emily Elizabeth Ervin (sister of Virginia Antionette Ervin, second wife of Peter's son George William Hairston). 
Will*Will of Peter Constantine Hairston. Lowndes County Will Book 1, page 572. Lowndes County Probate File #2125. FSL #5815251 image 343.12
ProbateHe was mentioned in the probate of the estate of George HAIRSTON on 6 June 1885 in Lowndes, Mississippi; George Hairston died without a will. George hairston's relatives and Elizabeth Anthony testified that there was no will. - Lowndes County Chancery Court Case #2019. FSL #5815249 image 244.13
PhotoThe following photo is of Peter and Wortley Virginia Hairston's home. Peter's horse was named Beauty. The house burned down about 1914.

 
Court RecordGeorge Hairston CALLAWAY; 1888 - George H. Calloway, by next friend (guardian) vs N. E. Hairston, Marshall Hairston, Samuel Hairston, George Hairston, Hardin Hairston, John A. Hairston, Ruth S. Hairston, America Hairston and Mrs. Bethania Pannill. The complaint is that George H. Callaway, who is a lunatic, is claiming he should be an heir to the estate of Robert Hairston (1783-1852). - Lowndes County Chancery Court Case File #782. FSL #8631779 image 18. 
Death*Dr. Peter Constantine HAIRSTON died on 7 May 1889 in Lowndes, Mississippi, at age 65.14 
Burial*He was buried in Hairston Cemetery, Lowndes, Mississippi.14

 
Probate*His estate was probated on 13 May 1889 in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi. Will dated March 24, 1884 is recorded in the Lowndes County Courthouse, Will Book 1, Page 572. FSL 5835939-415. Also, original will and other probate records. Lowndes County Probate File #2125. FSL #5815251 image 343.3

Family

Wortley Virginia MOSELEY b. 25 Oct 1831, d. 11 Feb 1902
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S55] Harden Hairston Family Bible, 1750-1908. The Holy Bible containing The Old & New Testaments: Translated Out of the Original Tongues,.....J. Holbrook's Sterotype Copy., Eighth Edition, Brattleborough, (Vt.), 1817, Library of Virginia - http://www.lva.virginia.gov
  2. [S226] Catalogue of the Officers and Alumni of Washington and Lee University, 1749-1888, J. Murphy and Company, Baltimore, 1888.
  3. [S96] Lowndes County Mississippi Will Book.
  4. [S158] Montague, George William, History and Genealogy of the Montague Family of America, Press of J.E. Williams, Amherst, Mass, 1886.
  5. [S3] Baird, Rev. E. T.; Historical Sketch of the Bethel Presbyterian Church, Lowndes County, Miss Prepared for the Semi-Centennial Celebration, June 21, 1884 - Columbus, Mississippi - 1885.
  6. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  7. [S3316] Will of Elizabeth Perkins Hairston - 21 April 1858, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Will Book 1, Page 15, 16 & 17. Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-89Q6-R6LN : 21 May 2014), Lowndes > Wills 1847-1889 vol 1 > image 25 of 341; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi., Lowndes County Courthouse,.
  8. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  9. [S271] Will of Hardin Hairston - 29 Sep 1862, Lowndes County Will Book #1, page 122. Mississippi Probate Records, 1781-1930," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QSQ-G9Q6-RFZ9 : 21 May 2014), Lowndes > Wills 1847-1889 vol 1 > image 82 of 341; county courthouses and public libraries, Mississippi., Lowndes County Courthouse,.
  10. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  11. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  12. [S120] Will of Peter Constantine Hairston - 24 Mar 1884, Lowndes County, Mississippi Will Book #1, page 572, Lowndes County Courthouse,.
  13. [S3317] Lowndes County Chancery Court Records, Lowndes County Courthouse,.
  14. [S17] Hairston Cemetery, Lowndes County, Mississippi, Information and photographs gathered from personal visits.
  15. [S1] Bethel Presbyterian Church Records, Lowndes County, Mississippi.
  16. [S3105] Death Certificate of George William Hairston, Mississppi State Department of Health Vital Records, Jackson, MS - Certificate #20345.
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