Category Archives: Notable Hastons

Links will be activated when the stories are posted. The Basic Story Newspaper Nuances The Murder’s Aftermath I’ve been taught, and have taught others, that the stories we tell ourselves create emotions, and it is those emotions that sometimes drive us to reactions that we often later regret.  Here is a classic example. Here areContinue reading “Murder of Sheriff Montgomery G. Haston – 2”

Links will be activated when the stories are posted. The Basic Story Newspaper Nuances The Murder’s Aftermath Who would have thought that this innocent-looking little boy would become the Sheriff of Van Buren County, TN, and be gunned down in such a horrific way? Montgomery Greenville Haston, born June 9, 1898, was the son ofContinue reading “Murder of Sheriff Montgomery G. Haston”

65 Years After the War – Confederate Pension Denied Jane Haston Ritter’s Memory of the Family Story About Her Great-Grandfather, David Montgomery Haston The only thing I remember my mother saying was that he never ate biscuits after the war because of worms or bugs, something was in them. He always ate and enjoyed cornbread.Continue reading “David Montgomery Haston – Trouble Getting His Confederate Pension”

Dwight Haston – A Proud Haston, A Proud American I just learned that Dwight passed away Thursday morning, September 25, 2025. Read Dwight’s Legacy of Service (Air Force) Record I (Wayne Haston) met Dwight in person for the first time in the summer of 2000.  I was just beginning to become interested in Daniel HastonContinue reading “Dwight Haston – 1946-2025”

NC Appraisal Board Claire has been a member of the Daniel Haston Family Association Core Leadership Team from the beginning of the association. One day, 20+ years ago, I received an email from Claire which said something like this, “I am a descendant of Jeremiah Haston, who was the son of Daniel Haston.” And sheContinue reading “Claire Aufrance – Historical Achievement”

Elwood Haston’s WW2 Wrist Watch World War II Rolex Watches Composed by Vincent Deschamps In a few of the articles I’ve written on the subject of WWII watches I mentioned that Switzerland remained neutral during World War II and that many of the brands we now cherish made watches for both the Allied and AxisContinue reading “Elwood Haston WW2 Rolex”

Probable Nephew of David and Peggy RODDY Haston Background On January 19, 1805 the Knox County, TN Court: “Ordered that Philip Roddy as orphan now at the age of fourteen years be bound apprentice to John Webb until he arrives at the age of twenty-one years, and agreeably to the said order, Indentures are executedContinue reading “Confederate Brigadier General Philip Dale Roddy”

Civil War Sharpshooters – Jesse, Jr. and Isaac Haston Sons of Jesse Haston, Sr. & Grandsons of Daniel Haston You may have read the story of William A. Haston, who served in the Mexican War.  If so, you will recall that he was a son of Jesse Haston, Daniel’s son.  Well, two of his brothersContinue reading “Civil War Sharpshooters in the Jesse Haston Family”

The Post-WWII Life of Horace “Ace” Haston Part 1 – From High School Into WW2 Part 2 – Role of Belly Turrent Gunner Part 3 – The Critical Battle of Morotai Part 4 – Post-War Life Back in Tennessee Post-War Life of Horace Haston as Told by Daughter, Alice Haston Norton When the war wasContinue reading “WW2 Belly Gunner – Horace H. “Ace” Haston, Part 4″

“Ace” Haston Opens Up About His Experiences as a B-24 Belly Gunner Part 1 – From High School Into WW2 Part 2 – Role of Belly Turrent Gunner Part 3 – The Critical Battle of Morotai Part 4 – Post-War Life Back in Tennessee His Story as Told by Daughter, Alice Haston Norton Dad andContinue reading “Battle of Morotai – Horace H. “Ace” Haston, Part 3″

The “Ace” on a WWII Heavy Bomber Crew for 13 Missions Part 1 – From High School Into WW2 Part 2 – Role of Belly Turrent Gunner Part 3 – The Critical Battle of Morotai Part 4 – Post-War Life Back in Tennessee His Story as Told by Daughter, Alice Haston Norton Horace “Ace” Haston,Continue reading “WW2 Belly Gunner – Horace H. “Ace” Haston, Part 2 – Duplicate – [#41530]”

The “Ace” on a WW II Heavy Bomber Crew for 13 Missions Horace H. Haston:  December 4, 1925 – April 15, 2020 He was a student at Central High School in Chattanooga, TN when the attack on Pearl Harbor happened.  He told me, “Everybody was so patriotic, and were all so mad.”  In 1944 heContinue reading “WW2 Belly Gunner – Horace H. “Ace” Haston, Part 1″

A Special Day Honoring Our Cousin, Max Haston I wish every Haston-related man, woman, boy & girl in the USA could have been present today. It would have made you (and them) proud to be a part of this wonderful family. Boyhood Beginnings ROTC to Major General TN Adjutant General Armory Dedication If you appreciatedContinue reading “4 – Major General Max Haston National Guard Armory”

40 Years of Service to Our Country & the State of Tennessee And Max Has Made a Significant Contribution to the “Haston” Name “He made a difference and he went out making a difference.” Boyhood Beginnings ROTC to Major General TN Adjutant General Armory Dedication If you want to know more about Max–his leadership philosophyContinue reading “3 – Major General Max Haston, TN Adjutant General”

Max’s Development as Military Leader Boyhood Beginnings ROTC to Major General TN Adjutant General Armory Dedication MTSU Forrest Raiders, Military Ball, 1978-79 (Max is front row, far right.) MTSU ROTC Cadets Max Haston and Mark Ferrell,1977-78 Middle TN State University Commissioning Service MTSU Commissioning with Parents and Wife, Anne LT Haston, Platoon Leader, Fort Hood,Continue reading “2 – Max Haston, From the ROTC to a Major General”

Congratulations, Max! Thank You For Your Service. This new National Guard Armory near McMinnville, TN will be dedicated to honor our cousin, Major General (retired) Max Haston. “It takes the sun and the stars to align just right to get an armory.” -A Max Haston “Maxism” From the time the process began, it took moreContinue reading “Major General Max Haston National Guard Armory”

The Boyhood Beginnings of an Army Major General Baby Max with parents, Jerry Dean and Bettye Claire Woodlee Haston Boyhood Beginnings ROTC to Major General TN Adjutant General Armory Dedication Ancestral Line Back to Henry Hiestand, Immigrant Ancestor I strongly encourage you to view the obituaries of Max’s parents and be sure to watch theContinue reading “Major General Terry “Max” Haston – Part 1″

Charles Lynn Haston, Sr. From a White County, TN Farm to a Leader in Tennessee Higher Education From a White County, TN farming family to a Vice President of Middle Tennessee State University and other leadership roles in Tennessee higher education, Lynn Haston has lived a very full and productive life.  Beginning as a seven-year-oldContinue reading “Charles Lynn Haston, Sr.”

William Lester Haston, Sr. – Victim of WWI Poison Gas Warfare Part 2 – Post-War Death The Story of a WWI (Haston) Veteran Who Ultimately Gave His Life for Our Country Part 1 – World War 1 Experiences Part 2 – Tragic Post-War Death We were told he was gassed while in the military andContinue reading “William Lester Haston, Sr. – Part 2”