Robert Hairston
Robert Hairston | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Henry County | |
| In office May 5, 1777 – 1787 Serving with Abram Penn | |
| Preceded by | position created |
| Succeeded by | Peter Saunders |
| Personal details | |
| Born | circa 1719 County Antrim, Northern Ireland or Dumfriesshire, Scotland |
| Died | August 3, 1791 Franklin County, Virginia |
| Nationality | Scotch-Irish American |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Perkins Letcher |
| Relations | Samuel Hairston (brother); Robert Hairston (grandson), George Hairston(grandson); George Hairston Jr.(great-grandson); |
| Children | 10 including George Hairston, Samuel Hairston |
Robert Hairston (1717—August 3, 1791) was an 18th century settler who became a planter, politician, and military officer in Virginia and served in the initial session of the Virginia House of Delegates representing Henry County.