Susanna HAIRSTON

HAIRSTON.org ID#844, b. about 1755, d. before 7 June 1804
Father*Andrew HAIRSTON1,2 b. b 1716, d. 6 Jun 1782
Mother*Elizabeth (surname unknown) b. a 1720, d. a 10 Oct 1784
Birth*Susanna HAIRSTON was born about 1755 in Virginia. 
She was the daughter of Andrew HAIRSTON and Elizabeth (surname unknown).1,2 
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 
Marriage*Susanna HAIRSTON married (surname unknown) HAIRSTON between 1782 and 1814. NOTE: There is no record of a marriage, this is just the time frame if she had married before the birth of her daughter Sarah "Sally". 
WillIn Samuel HAIRSTON's will dated 9 February 1782 in Campbell, Virginia, Susanna HAIRSTON was named as an heir.2
ProbateShe 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
ProbateAndrew's wife, Elizabeth Hairston, the administrator of his estate, along with the other heirs, sold 400 acres of land to James Shearer on 4 September 1783. The deed was signed by Elizabeth Hairston, Alexander Forbes and his wife Jenny, Matthew Amox and his wife Catherine, Samuel Amox his wife Elanor, Prissialla Hairston, Margaret Hairston and Susanna Hairston. All of the women signed with a mark, usually indicating they could not write. - Campbell County Deed Book 2, page 9-10. FSL #8141162 image 224.
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.
Residence*Susanna HAIRSTON lived in 1794 in Botetourt, Virginia. 
ProbateOn February 11, 1794, David Moore and Prescilla, his wife, Margaret Hairston, and Susannah Hairston, all of Botetourt County, sold to Joseph Tweedy Jr. of Campbell County, for 110 pounds, one certain tract of land in Campbell County on Falling (River), Staunton River, and bounded by Hall, Johnson, Wilton, Ornsby, Watkins and Jenning's corner, Walton. The said 285 acres was ordered to be sold by the will of Andrew Hairston, father of the above named Precell, Margaret, and Susannah, who, in joint partnership, purchased the 285 acres (more of less). Signed - David Moore, Prescilla Moore, Margaret Hairston, Susannah Hairston. Wit - Robert Tweedy, Ambros Rosser, Robert Williamson. Recorded June 5, 1794. (NOTE: Catherine Amyx, the sister of Priscilla, Margaret and Susannah, is also living in Botetourt County, Virginia.) - Campbell County Deed Book 7, page 431. FSL #8141162 image 714.
DeedOn 17 August 1799, Precilla Moore and her husband David Moore of Campbell County, Margaret Herston and Susannah Herston of Botetourt County sell to Archer Williamson 15 acres. - Campbell County Deed Book 4, page 634. FSL #7894512 image 349.
Death*She died before 7 June 1804, she is not listed as a beneficiary in the 1814 inventory of Samuel Hairston's estate, but her daughter Sally Hairston is listed..2 
NOTE*
GENEALOGY NOTES: In 1814, on page 145 of Samuel Hairston's probate records its states; "... to Sally Hairston infant daughter Susanna the sum of sixty four pounds...". If Sally's last name was Hairston, her mother Susanna married a Mr. Hairston or she was not married when Sally was born. It also indicates that Susanna had died before 7 June 1804.

9 Feb 1782 - Susanna mention in Samuel's will
15 Oct 1782 - Susanna mentioned in inventory
19 Jan 1802 - Priscill and Elizabeth mentioned, but not Susanna
7 Jun 1804 - Sally daughter of Susanna mentioned.2 

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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. [S101] Will & Probate of Samuel Hairston - 1782, Campbell County Will Book #1, page 6, Library of Virginia - http://www.lva.virginia.gov
Last Edited13 May 2024