Martha "Patsy" HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#400, b. 10 October 1753, d. 3 June 1834
Father*Robert HAIRSTON1,2 b. b 1724, d. b 2 Jun 1791
Mother*Ruth STOVALL b. a 1731, d. 3 Mar 1808
Birth*Martha "Patsy" HAIRSTON was born on 10 October 1753 in Virginia.2,3 
She was the daughter of Robert HAIRSTON and Ruth STOVALL.1,2 
County Name*1754 - Bedford County formed from Lunenburg County. 
Marriage*Martha "Patsy" HAIRSTON married Alexander HUNTER, son of Alexander HUNTER and Elizabeth (surname unknown), on 3 June 1769 in Bedford, Virginia, Hugh Hairston (son of Andrew, Martha's uncle), Surety. With the consent of Robert & Ruth Hairston. page 938.4,5,6,7 
WillIn Robert HAIRSTON's will dated 26 May 1790 in Franklin, Virginia, Martha "Patsy" HAIRSTON was named as an heir; Robert's daughter Sarah "Sally" Hairston died before his will was written.1,8
Court Record*SECT. 4. That fifty acres of land, belonging to the county of Henry, and lying around the courthouse of the said county shall be, and the same are hereby vested in George Waller, George Hairston, John Fontain, David Lanier, Alexander Hunter, Thomas Stovall, John Redd, Joseph Anthony, William Shelton, James Baker, and Joseph Bouldin, gentlemen, trustees, to be by them, or a majority of them, laid off into lots of half an acre each, with convenient streets, and established a town, by the name of Martinsville. - Laws of Virginia, October 1791 -- Hening page 297.9 
WillShe was mentioned in the will of Alexander HUNTER on 3 November 1803 in Henry, Virginia; Henry County Will Book 2, p. 83-87. FSL #7645134 image 233.10,11
Death Spouse*Her husband, Alexander Hunter, died in February 1804. 
ProbateHer estate was probated on 14 March 1804 in Henry, Virginia; On 14 March 1804, Martha Hunter's dower allotment was determined by John Cox, Stanwix Hord, John Philpott and Samuel Philpott. It was accepted by the court on 26 March 1804. - Henry County Will Book 2, p. 82--83. FSL #7645134 image 232-233.
Deed*On 24 December 1812, Samuel Hunter, of Woodford Kentucky, sells his share of his deceased father's estate to his mother Martha Hairston Hunter Greenlee. - Henry Deed Book 7, page 424. FSL #8151701 image 242. 
Court RecordPowhatan Hunter, orphan of Alexander Hunter, chooses Martha Greenlee (his mother) as his guardian. Fleming Saunders and Harden Hairston are bonds. - Henry County Court Order Book 10, page 122. FSL #8190482 image 74.
Deed*On 12 April 1813, Peyton Hunter sells his interest in his father's estate to his mother Martha Hairston Hunter Greenlee. Mentions Peyton's brother Peter Hunter. - Henry Deed Book 7, page 417. FSL #8151923, image 231. 
Deed*On 27 June 1814, Samuel Rowland of Henry County relinquishs all rights unto Patsy Greenlee for the benefit of her daughter Patsy Rowland with regard to slaves and other property which are located in Tennessee. Witnessed by Powhatan Hunter. - Henry Deed Book 8, page 40. FSL #8151701 image 27. 
Census 1820*Martha "Patsy" HAIRSTON appeared on the census of 7 August 1820 in Henry, Virginia, Martha Greenlee, males 16-25 2, females 45+ 1, slaves 17.12
Census 1830*She appeared on the census of 1830 in Henry, Virginia, Martha Greenlee; males 20-29 1, females 70-79 1, slaves 24.13
Will*She left a will on 13 January 1834 in Henry, Virginia. She mentions her children Alexander, Powhatan, Samuel, Ruth Greenlee, Elizabeth, Martha Burks, Mary, Permelia, Polly Bassett, Patsy Rowland, and Peyton. She also mentions John A. Hairston, Robert T. Woods and son-in-law Samuel Rowland. Executors, and friends, are John A. Hairston, Robert T. Woods and Landis P. Stovall. - Henry County Will Book 4, page 87. FSL #7645135 image 52.
Death*She died on 3 June 1834 in Henry, Virginia, at age 80.2,3 
Burial*She was buried in Mary Hunter Cemetery, Henry, Virginia;


photo courtesy of Jenepher Homer, Find A Grave.3 
Probate*Her estate was probated on 14 July 1834 in Henry, Virginia. Henry County Will Book 4, page 87. FSL #7645135 image 52. 
Court RecordOn 11 December 1837, the land Powhatan Hunter dec'd. inherited from his mother, Martha "Patsy" Hairston Hunter Greenlee, is disputed in Henry County Chancery Court. The determines the land is to be divide into six equal parts; #1 Polly (Hunter) Bassett, #2 Patsy Rowland alias Gray, #3 William Matthews and Elizabeth Mathews, #4 Samuel Burks and wife Camelia Burks, #5 John A. Hairston (purchased land from Peyton Hunter), #6 John A. Hairston (purchased land from Alexander Hunter). - Henry County Minute Book 2, page 331. FSL #8098390 image 170.

Family

Alexander HUNTER b. a 1743, d. a Feb 1804
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