In 1900, G.C. Hairston accepted a position as stone cutter for the McNeel Marble Company in Marietta, GA.
On April 26, 1906, George C. Hairston married Addie Dobbs in Cobb County, GA (Cobb County Marriage Book E., p. 559).
At the time of his death, Hairston was foreman of the lettering department of the McNeel Marble Company; a position he held since 1924.
G.C. Hairston was a principal figure in establishing baseball in Marietta. He brought to Marietta such college stars as Jay Partridge, Joe Palmissano, Lefty Willis, Tom Angley, Clay Parrish and others, whom he managed just after leaving school. He was known over the county as an ardent sports fan.
Mr. Hairston died of pneumonia. The funeral was held on Monday, Jan. 27, 1936 from the First Methodist Church, where for thirty years he was a member. The interment was in the city cemetery.
In 1900, G.C. Hairston accepted a position as stone cutter for the McNeel Marble Company in Marietta, GA.
On April 26, 1906, George C. Hairston married Addie Dobbs in Cobb County, GA (Cobb County Marriage Book E., p. 559).
At the time of his death, Hairston was foreman of the lettering department of the McNeel Marble Company; a position he held since 1924.
G.C. Hairston was a principal figure in establishing baseball in Marietta. He brought to Marietta such college stars as Jay Partridge, Joe Palmissano, Lefty Willis, Tom Angley, Clay Parrish and others, whom he managed just after leaving school. He was known over the county as an ardent sports fan.
Mr. Hairston died of pneumonia. The funeral was held on Monday, Jan. 27, 1936 from the First Methodist Church, where for thirty years he was a member. The interment was in the city cemetery.
Family Members
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Elmer Josiah Hairston
1871–1873
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Matilda Estelle "Essie" Hairston Green
1873–1932
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Ida Lou Hairston Davis
1876–1943
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Olive Roberta "Ollie" Hairston Carnes
1878–1954
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Ina Mildred "Midge" Hairston Hooks
1880–1929
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Julia Katherine "Kate" Hairston Alexander
1888–1958
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Rev Madison Palmer Hairston
1890–1976
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Mattie Leila Hairston Martin
1895–1961
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Lelia Mattie Hairston Martin
1895–1961
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