Hairston Family History and Genealogy

Martha Louise DODD

HAIRSTON.org ID#3472, b. 20 October 1856, d. 22 November 1941

Birth*

Martha Louise DODD was born on 20 October 1856 in Mississippi.¹

Marriage*

She married James Jefferson HAIRSTON, son of Richard Lang HAIRSTON and Catherine Priscilla GRIFFIN, on 29 August 1874 in Burleson, Texas.

Census 1880

Martha Louise DODD appeared on the 1880 census of James Jefferson HAIRSTON on 24 June 1880 in District 103, Milam, Texas; James 32 (born SC), Martha L 23, Henry 4, John 3, Richard 8, Martha 9, Ann 12.²

Census 1900

Martha Louise DODD appeared on the 1900 census of James Jefferson HAIRSTON on 11 June 1900 in Rockdale, Milam, Texas; J J 54 (Dec 1845) TX, Martha L 44 MS, Minnie 18, Martha T 30, Susie 10, Alma 5.³

Census 1910

Martha Louise DODD appeared on the 1910 census of James Jefferson HAIRSTON on 21 May 1910 in Rockdale, Milam, Texas; Jim J 61 TX, Martha L 54 MS, Martha P 37 dau. TX, Susie 20 dau. TX, Alma 15 dau. TX, Kenton 15 grand-son TX, Fredonia 12 grand-son TX.⁴

Census 1930

Martha Louise DODD appeared on the 1930 census of James Jefferson HAIRSTON on 14 April 1930 in Rockdale, Milam, Texas; Jum J 81 TX, Martha 74 MS, Martha 62 dau. TX, Wayne 24 grand-son TX.⁵

Death*

Martha Louise DODD died on 22 November 1941 in Texas at age 85.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Oak Lawn Cemetery, Rockdale, Milam, Texas.¹

Family

James Jefferson HAIRSTON b. 11 Nov 1848, d. 9 Jun 1930

Children

Henry Riley HAIRSTON+² b. 10 Aug 1875, d. 3 Jun 1928
John HAIRSTON+² b. a 1877
Minnie HAIRSTON+ b. 10 May 1882, d. 20 Apr 1945
Susie HAIRSTON³ b. 2 Apr 1890, d. 6 Feb 1970
Alma Louise HAIRSTON³ b. 1 Oct 1894, d. 2 Jul 1982

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

[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.
[S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
[S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
[S1910] 1910 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
[S1930] 1930 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.

Last Edited

7 Jul 2023