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Alexander Pearson Hurst 1860–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1860

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 14 Sep 1947

Death Location: Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: William Hurst

Mother: Mary Marchant

Spouse(s): Mary Miles

Children(s): Harry Hurst, William Hurst, Caroline Hurst, Mamie Gayle

In 1860, Alexander Pearson Hurst entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to William Benjamin Hurst And Mary Jane Marchant. In 1870, Alexander Pearson Hurst resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. In 1880, Alexander Pearson Hurst resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia. Alexander Pearson Hurst married Mary Ann Miles, and had children including Caroline L Carrie Hurst, Harry Elmer Hurst, Mamie Gayle, William Benjamin Hurst. Alexander Pearson Hurst passed away in 1947 in Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1860, Alexander Pearson Hurst entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to William Benjamin Hurst And Mary Jane Marchant.
  • In 1870, Alexander Pearson Hurst resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • In 1880, Alexander Pearson Hurst resided in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia.
  • Alexander Pearson Hurst married Mary Ann Miles, and had children including Caroline L Carrie Hurst, Harry Elmer Hurst, Mamie Gayle, William Benjamin Hurst.
  • Alexander Pearson Hurst passed away in 1947 in Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Hurst
1830–1907
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
WH
Mary Marchant
1839–1912
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Mary Miles
1860–1958
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
MM

Children(s)

Harry Hurst
1890–1966
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
HH
William Hurst
1893–1963
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
WH
Caroline Hurst
1885–1969
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
CH
Mamie Gayle
1893–1960
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
MG

Alexander Hurst's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Hurst
1860–1947
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Benjamin Hurst
1830–1907
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mary (Jane) Marchant
1839–1912
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Elizabeth Owens
1803–1866
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Owens
1772–1835
Sarah Forrest
1783–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Forrest
1758–1820
Elizabeth (Belfare)
1762–1850

Alexander Hurst's Descendants

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Alexander (Pearson) Hurst (22 Sep 1860–14 Sep 1947) m. Mary (Ann) Miles (10 Nov 1860–16 Sep 1958)
  1. 1. Harry (Elmer) Hurst 1890–1966 m. Mamie Gayle 1893–1960
    1. 1. Melvin (Burr) Hurst 1922–1960 m. Edna (Mildred) Taylor 1921–1993
    2. 2. William (Benjamin) Hurst 1918–1971 m. Texie (Gertrude) Buchannon 1925–2025
      1. 1. Robert (Wesley "Bob") Hurst 1942–2019
  2. 2. William (Benjamin) Hurst 1893–1963 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Smith 1897–1945
    1. 1. Mary (Eugenia) Hurst 1928–2001 m. Howard (Martin) Clements 1912–1977 m. Kenneth (Leon) Evans 1925–2002
    2. 2. Norris (Bengsen) Hurst 1925–1925
  3. 3. Caroline (L "Carrie") Hurst 1885–1969
  4. 4. Mamie Gayle 1893–1960 m. Harry (Elmer) Hurst 1890–1966

Alexander Hurst's Timeline

12 Records

1860
22 Sep 1860
Birth of Alexander Pearson Hurst in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
Alexander Pearson Hurst resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
Alexander Pearson Hurst resided here in Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1899
1 Jul 1899
Age 39
Alexander Pearson Hurst resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
Alexander Pearson Hurst resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Alexander Pearson Hurst resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
Alexander Pearson Hurst resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 70
Alexander Pearson Hurst resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 75
Alexander Pearson Hurst resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 80
Alexander Pearson Hurst resided here in Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1947
11 Sep 1947
Age 87
Death of Alexander Pearson Hurst in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1947
14 Sep 1947
Age 87
Burial of Alexander Pearson Hurst in Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1860
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1717; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1241717
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M593_1662; Page: 180A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Westville Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Westville, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 515A; Enumeration District: 048

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1899
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1717; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1241717

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 58-2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Chesapeake Magisterial District, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04275; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 58-2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1947
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1947
    Event Place: Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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