Ernest HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#8297, b. 19 June 1875, d. 3 January 1950
Father*William McCallay HAIRSTON b. 27 Nov 1846, d. 1 Apr 1915
Mother*Callie Stubbs HARRIS b. 12 Aug 1851, d. 16 Aug 1908
Birth*Ernest HAIRSTON was born on 19 June 1875 in Georgia.1,2 
He was the son of William McCallay HAIRSTON and Callie Stubbs HARRIS. 
Census 1900Ernest HAIRSTON appeared on the 1900 census of William McCallay HAIRSTON on 1 June 1900 in East Vernon, Troup, Georgia; William Hairston 53, Callie 47 wife married 30 years with 5 living children, son Ernest L. 24, son Oscar 23, son Will H. 19, and sister Janie 55.1
WillErnest HAIRSTON was mentioned in the will of William McCallay HAIRSTON on 19 November 1909 in Troup, Georgia; Mentions sons James G. Hairston, Oscar Hairston, Ernest Hairston, Willie Hairston and daughter Mrs Addie M. Loyd. The will was filed on 5 April 1915. Troup County Will Book C, page 365-366. FHL #5764893, image 215-216.
Census 1910Ernest HAIRSTON appeared on the 1910 census of William McCallay HAIRSTON on 28 April 1910 in District 656, Troup, Georgia; William M. Hairston 63 widowed, sons Ernest L. 37, Oscar 35, Willie 30 and a sister age 66.3
Death*Ernest HAIRSTON died on 3 January 1950 at age 74.2 
Burial*He was buried in Long Cane Baptist Church Cemetery, Troup, Georgia.2 

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S1900] 1900 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
  2. [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.
  3. [S1910] 1910 Federal Census - National Archives and Records Administration - Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
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