Elizabeth (surname unknown)

HAIRSTON.org ID#841, b. about 1720, d. after 10 October 1784
Birth*Elizabeth (surname unknown) was born about 1720. 
Marriage*She married Andrew HAIRSTON, son of Peter HAIRSTON "The Immigrant" and Agnes (surname unknown), about 1742/43. In his will he states "... my loving wife Elizabeth..."
NOTE: I have not seen any original documents listing Elizabeth's maiden name. They were likely married in Goochland County, Virginia about 1743 as they are both listed in court records in 1744 (this is a guess).1 
Court RecordElizabeth Hearstones and Andrew Hearstones are listed in seperate entries, each for 357 pounds of tobacco in Goochland County Court Order Books in 1744, page 531.2,3

County Name*Albemarle County formed from parts of Goochland County - 1744. 
Court Record*Elizabeth Hearstone and Andrew Hearstone are listed as paying taxes in Goochland County Court Order Books in 1744, page 531. Note: If this is Andrew's wife, why would they both pay taxes. Only Head of Household paid taxes. Therefore, this Elizabeth is not Andrew's wife.2 
County NameBedford County formed from Lunenburg County - 1754. 
DeedElizabeth (surname unknown) witnessed the deed of Robert HAIRSTON on 26 July 1763 in Bedford, Virginia; On 26 July 1763, Robert Hairston records a deed for 300 acres of land from Thomas Cooper on Possum Creek. Witnesses are Samuel Harston, Andrew Hairston and Elizabeth Harston. - Bedford County Deed Book B-2, pages 397-399. FSL #7846222 image 339.4
DeedElizabeth (surname unknown) witnessed the deed of Robert HAIRSTON on 26 July 1763 in Bedford, Virginia; On 26 July 1762, Samuel Harston, Andrew Harston, and Elizabeth Harston witness a deed from Thomas Cooper to Robert Hairston for the sale of two Negroes named Anthony and Suey. - Bedford County Deed Book B-2, page 462-463. FSL #7846222 image 373.4
WillAndrew Hairston signed his will on 8 August 1771 and mentions his wife Elizabeth, sons; Peter and Hugh, daughters; Teney, Kitteran, Elizabeth, Precila, Ellenar, Margaret and Susana. He appoints his brother Samuel as his executor. However, Andrew Hairston did not die until 1782 and his sons Peter and Hugh had already died.1 
SurveyElizabeth (surname unknown) is mentioned in the property documents of Andrew HAIRSTON on 13 January 1773 in Bedford, Virginia; Andrew Hairstone has 400 acres of land in Bedford County, surveyed on 13 January 1773, on the head branches of Dogwood branch; adjoining John Dale, Stith, Heath and Arnold. The grant is not granted to Andrew until 1 September 1780. This land was later sold in 1784 by his wife. - Bedford County surveyors records page 165. FSL #8141114 image 97.5,6,7
County NameCampbell County formed from part of Bedford County - 1782. 
WillElizabeth (surname unknown) was mentioned in the will of Samuel HAIRSTON on 9 February 1782 in Campbell, Virginia.8
Death Spouse*Her husband, Andrew Hairston, died before 6 June 1782. 
ProbateElizabeth (surname unknown) was listed as a beneficiary in Andrew HAIRSTON's will on 6 June 1782 in Campbell, Virginia; Andrew Hairston's will, dated 08 Aug 1771, was proved in Campbell County Court on 6 June 1782.1
ProbateElizabeth Herston, relic and administratrix of Andrew Herston Dec'd, Alexander Forbes and wife Janet, Mathew Amox and wife Catherine, Samuel Amox and wife Elinor, Prisscillah Herston, Margret Herston and Susannah Herston sold to John Wily 400 acres in Campbell County on 10 October 1784. - Campbell County Deed Book 2, page 48-50. FSL #8141162 image 244.
Death*Elizabeth (surname unknown) died after 10 October 1784.8,1 
ProbateShe was mentioned in the probate of the estate of Samuel HAIRSTON on 7 June 1814 in Campbell, Virginia; Written account of disbursement of Samuel Hairston's estate covering years from 1782 to 7 June 1814. It was not filed with the court until 14 July 1828. Note: "My tract of land at Kentucky containing two thousand acres" refers to the Virginia county named Kentucky County, that was formed from Fincastle County in 1776. Kentucky County was split into Jefferson, Lincoln and Fayette counties in 1780, all in Virginia. In 1788 the process to make these 3 counties into the state of Kentucky started and Kentucky became a state in 1792. - Inventory is in Campbell County Will Book 6, pages 141-146. FSL #7644404 image 82.8

Family

Andrew HAIRSTON b. b 1716, d. 6 Jun 1782
Children
ChartsDescendant Chart
Descendant Chart Box

Sources (www.HAIRSTON.org)

  1. [S122] Will Andrew Hairston dated 8 Aug 1777, was proved in Campbell County Will Book #1, page 4-6, 6 June 1782. Inventory & Apprasial recorded 6 Mar. 1783, Will Book 1, pages 23-24 (Reel 19), Library of Virginia - http://www.lva.virginia.gov
  2. [S3080] Blomquist, Ann K., Goochland County Virginia Court Order Book 5, Heritage Books, 2007, Personal Collection - printed book.
  3. [S3276] Goochland County Virginia Court Order Book 5, 1741-1744, Reel 22, Page 529-531, Library of Virginia - http://www.lva.virginia.gov
  4. [S3092] Chilton, Ann. Bedford County, Virginia Deed Book B-2, 1761-1766. Signal Mountain, TN (P.O. Box 400, Signal Mountain 37377: Mountain Press, 1992. Print., Library of Virginia - http://www.lva.virginia.gov
  5. [S3277] Bedford County Virginia Grants D 1780-1781, (v.1 & 2 p.1-930), p. 63-64, Reel 45, Library of Virginia - http://www.lva.virginia.gov
  6. [S3125] Hudgins, Dennis R. Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants : Volume Eight, 1779-1782. Richmond, Va: Virginia Genealogical Society, 2005. Print., Personal Collection - printed book.
  7. [S3589] Bedford County, Virginia Surveyor Records 1754-1881, copies of original records
    https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/368015, Family Search Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
  8. [S101] Will & Probate of Samuel Hairston - 1782, Campbell County Will Book #1, page 6, Library of Virginia - http://www.lva.virginia.gov
Last Edited7 Sep 2024