William HARSTON1

HAIRSTON.org ID#8275, b. about 1813, d. 6 March 1877
Father*Samuel HARSTON1 b. 1780, d. Feb 1860
Mother*Unknown (surname unknown)1
Birth*William HARSTON was born about 1813 in Barren, Kentucky.1 
He was the son of Samuel HARSTON and Unknown (surname unknown).1 
Tax Rolls1837 - William Hearston pays tax on 1 white male over 21 in Allen County.
Deed*On 6 July 1838, Polly Tinsley, widow of Thomas Tinsley, along with William Tinsley, Mariah Holder, John D. Richey, Diadamia Richey, Polly Tinsley, and Elizabeth Tinsley (William and Thomas names were switched in court record.) sell land to William Harston. - Allen County Deed Book F page 376. FSL 8151397 image 716.
Marriage*William HARSTON married Betsy Lipsey Ann WILLIAMS, daughter of Henry WILLIAMS, on 20 November 1838 in Allen, Kentucky.2 
Tax Rolls1840 - William Harston pays taxes in Allen County and is listed on same tax page as Samuel and Thomas Harston.
Census 1840*William HARSTON appeared on the census of 1840 in Allen, Kentucky, William Hurston, males 20-29 1, females 20-29 1, slaves 1.3
Tax Rolls*1848 - William Harston pays taxes in Allen County.
Census 1850*He appeared on the census of 20 August 1850 in Allen, Kentucky. William Harston 37 KY, A. Harston 28 (Ann), E J 8, M J 7, N R 5, A T 2 and A E McCally 12.1
DeedOn 26 December 1850, William & Betsy Ann Harston sell land in Allen County to John H. Page. - Allen County Deed Book J page 582. FSL #8574214 image 318. 
Death Spouse*His wife, Betsy Ann Harston, died between 1851 and 1860. 
Census 1860*He was Head of Household on 18 July 1860 in Allen, Kentucky. Wm Harston 46, E J 17, M J 15 , N R 13, A F 11. Wife Betsy Ann has died.4
Marriage*He married Mary F. LYNN on 14 December 1862 in Allen, Kentucky. 
Census 1870*William HARSTON was Head of Household on 23 August 1870 in Allen, Kentucky, William Harston 54, Mary F. 30, Mary J. 25, Nancy B. 22, Alonzo T. 21, Samuel 6, William 4 , Critt 2 and Paul 4/12.5
Death*He died on 6 March 1877.6 
Burial*He was buried in Harston Cemetery, Allen, Kentucky.6 

Family 1

Betsy Lipsey Ann WILLIAMS b. a 1822, d. 12 May 1857
Children

Family 2

Mary F. LYNN b. a 1840
Children

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1850] 1850 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [S3698] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Kentucky U.S. County Marriages 1783-1965 Original data: Marriage Records. Kentucky Marriages. Madison County Courthouse, Richmond, Kentucky., Ancestry.com.
  3. [S1840] 1840 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  4. [S1860] 1860 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  5. [S1870] 1870 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  6. [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.
  7. [S1880] 1880 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
Last Edited1 Sep 2024