Dr. George Stovall HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#53, b. 2 May 1813, d. 9 May 1863
Father*Col. George "Old Rusty" HAIRSTON Jr.1 b. 27 Nov 1784, d. 13 Oct 1863
Mother*Louisa HARDYMAN b. 25 Dec 1787, d. 23 Oct 1847
Birth*Dr. George Stovall HAIRSTON was born on 2 May 1813 in Marrowbone Plantation, Henry, Virginia.2 
He was the son of Col. George "Old Rusty" HAIRSTON Jr. and Louisa HARDYMAN.1 
Census 1820Dr. George Stovall HAIRSTON appeared on the 1820 census of Col. George "Old Rusty" HAIRSTON Jr. in 1820 in Henry, Virginia; Males <10 3 (John 9, George 7, Nicholas 3), 26-44 1 (George 36), Females <10 2 (Elizabeth 5, Susan2), 16-25 1 (unknown), 25-44 1 (wife - Louisa 33), Slaves 65.3
Census 1830Dr. George Stovall HAIRSTON appeared on the 1830 census of Col. George "Old Rusty" HAIRSTON Jr. in 1830 in Henry, Virginia; Males <5 1 (Samuel William), 5-9 1 (Robert Henry), 10-14 1 (Nicholas Hardyman), 15-19 1 (George Stovall), 30-39 1 (unknown), 40-49 1 (George), Females 5-9 1 (Louisa Hardyman), 10-14 1 (Susan Maria), 15-19 1 (Elizabeth), 30-39 1 (unknown), 40-49 1 (wife - Louisa), Slaves 138.4
Marriage*Dr. George Stovall HAIRSTON married Matilda M. MARTIN, daughter of Col. Joseph MARTIN and Sallie HUGHES, on 14 July 1837 in Greenwood, Henry, Virginia; Listed as daughter of Jos. Martin and minister was Arnold Walker. Elizabeth Seawell books lists 18, July 1837.

Married- On July 18, by Rev. Arnold Walker, Dr. George Hurston, to Miss Matilda M. Martin, fourth dau. of Col. Joseph Martin, all of Henry County. Publication: Richmond Whig & public advertiser, Richmond, Va., Friday, July 28, 1837, (p. 1, c. 7) - From the marriage and obituary citations compiled by Bernard J. Henley from Virginia newspapers on microfilm at the Library of Virginia.5,6,2,7 
Census 1840*Dr. George Stovall HAIRSTON appeared on the census of 1840 in Henry, Virginia, George S - Males 20-29 1, Females <5 1, 20-29 1, Slaves 22.8 
Census 1850*He appeared on the census of 10 October 1850 in Henry, Virginia, George 37, Matilda 32, Sarah L 12, Susan J 9, Elizabeth 7, George 5, Matilda 3, Joseph 1.9 
Death Spouse*His wife, Matilda M. Martin Hairston, died on 4 May 1854. 
Census 1860*He appeared on the census of 11 September 1860 in Henry, Virginia, Geo S 47, Sallie 22, Susan 18, Bettie 16, Geo 15, Matilda 13, Nicholas 8.10

 
Military*Was volunteer surgeon at Battle of Manassas.2

 
WillIn Col. George "Old Rusty" HAIRSTON Jr.'s will dated 15 September 1862 in Henry, Virginia, Dr. George Stovall HAIRSTON was named as executor; Executors were his 3 sons Geo. S., Robt. H. & Saml W. Hairston. 
Will*He left a will on 11 December 1862 in Henry, Virginia. WILL OF GEORGE S. HAIRSTON
Aware of the uncertainty of life & the Certainty of death I Geo. S Hairston of the County of Henry & State of Va make this my last Will & testament. I Give to Son Geo my watch excluding him from any interest in my estate and requiring him to surrender all Clams in his grandfather Martins Estate to his sister, in consideration that he is amply provided for by his Grandfather Hairston.
I give to Son Nicholas my Marrowbone tract of land including that purchased of J T Seawell with twelve working hands & their increase, my blacksmith Tom & his family to be included; also the stock of every description belonging to said farm, farming utensils, in consideration of which, he is to surrender his interest in his grandfather Martin Estate.
The balance of my property to be equally divided between my daughters Sally Lou, Susan, Jane, Betty M. & Matilda Hairston. Each child shall have the privilege of making my residence their home so long as single, I appoint my daughters Sally L. & Susan J. & son Geo. to manage my estate as they may think proper, and that security shall not be required of them. In testament whereof here assign my name & affix my seal this 11th. of December 1862
Geo S. Hairston

Henry County Will Book 6 page 685. FSL #7676129 image 399. - also in the Virginia Chancery Record Index, Henry County, 1864-016..11
Death*He died on 9 May 1863 in Marrowbone, Henry, Virginia, at age 50.6 
Burial*He is believed to be buried in Marrowbone Plantation Cemetery, Henry, Virginia. 

Family

Matilda M. MARTIN b. 7 Aug 1818, d. 4 May 1854
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Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

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Last Edited5 May 2024