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Abner Sanders Hays 1834–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Sep 1834

Birth Location: Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: Jun 7 1883

Death Location: Knob Creek Cemetery, Knob Creek, Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Henry Hays

Mother: Henrietta Freeman

Spouse(s): Harriett Burton, Matilda Williams

Children(s): Martha Hays, Henrietta Hays, Alabama Hays, James Hays, Fountain Hays, William Hays, Matilda Hays, Emma Hays

In 1834, Abner Sanders Hays entered the world in Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States, born to Henry Hays And Henrietta Freeman. In 1860, Abner Sanders Hays resided in Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas. In 1870, Abner Sanders Hays resided in White River, Izard, Arkansas, USA. Abner Sanders Hays married Harriett Burton, Matilda Williams, and had children including Alabama Frances Hays, Emma Hays, Fountain Hays, Henrietta Hays, James Hays, Martha Hays, Matilda Hays, William Henry Hays. Abner Sanders Hays passed away in 1883 in Knob Creek Cemetery, Knob Creek, Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Abner Sanders Hays entered the world in Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States, born to Henry Hays And Henrietta Freeman.
  • In 1860, Abner Sanders Hays resided in Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas.
  • In 1870, Abner Sanders Hays resided in White River, Izard, Arkansas, USA.
  • Abner Sanders Hays married Harriett Burton, Matilda Williams, and had children including Alabama Frances Hays, Emma Hays, Fountain Hays, Henrietta Hays, James Hays, Martha Hays, Matilda Hays, William Henry Hays.
  • Abner Sanders Hays passed away in 1883 in Knob Creek Cemetery, Knob Creek, Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abner Hays's Ancestors

Self
Abner Hays
1834–1883
Birth Place: Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Henry Hays
1813–1897
Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Henrietta Freeman
1812–1865
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Charles Hays
1790–1870
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Anna Long
1796–1831
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Abner Freeman
1793–1856
Surry, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Underwood
1795–1834
North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Mary Walker
1754–1811
Aaron Freeman
1751–1821
Nancy Hawkins
1755–1810
Elizabeth Young
1775–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abner Hays's Descendants

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Abner (Sanders) Hays (15 Sep 1834–Jun 7 1883) m. Harriett Burton (1 Apr 1844–1910) m. Matilda Williams (1835–1861)
  1. 1. Martha Hays 1858–1928 m. William Norton 1858–1933
    1. 1. Henry Norton 1884–1965
    2. 2. Annie (Lespie) Norton 1888–1975 m. Leroy (Walter) Walker 1885–1958
      1. 1. Rufus (Lee) Walker 1912–1999 m. Jewell Abzzell 1912–
        1. 1. Betty (Lou) Walker 1932–2011
      2. 2. Carl (Herbert) Walker 1917–2012 m. Thelma (Shaw Twin) B 1922–1995
      3. 3. William (Rudolph) Walker 1909–1981
      4. 4. Phoebe (Naomi) Walker 1919–2003
      5. 5. James (Lewis) Walker 1927–2011
      6. 6. Ida (Estelle "Stella") Walker 1907–1985
      7. 7. Mildred (Edith) Walker 1922–2007
  2. 2. Henrietta Hays 1856–1938
  3. 3. Alabama (Frances) Hays 1860–1935 m. John (Hamilton) Byram 1856–1935
    1. 1. Mary Byram 1894–1975 m. Lewis Forrest 1894–1966
      1. 1. Anna Forrest 1925–2011
      2. 2. Rex Forrest 1929–2008
      3. 3. Forrest 1920–1920
      4. 4. Cloyce Forrest 1921–2020 m. Melba June 1931–2011
    2. 2. Jordan (Abner) Byram 1894–1968 m. Nola Gilliland 1906–1938
      1. 1. Joseph (Hillman) Byram 1927–2009
      2. 2. John (Duane) Byram 1929–1948
    3. 3. Lula Byram 1888–1966 m. Reuben Norton 1870–1946
      1. 1. James Norton 1922–1999
      2. 2. Rupert Norton 1924–2012
      3. 3. Archie Norton 1919–1944
      4. 4. Rudine Norton 1928–1929
  4. 4. James Hays 1873–1940
  5. 5. Fountain Hays 1876–
  6. 6. William (Henry) Hays 1867–1938 m. Dora (Lutica) Harmon 1872–1947
    1. 1. William Hays 1897–1947 m. Ida (Willie) Cole 1899–1985
      1. 1. Melvin (Gordon) Hays 1925–1977
      2. 2. Jerry (Rufus) Hays 1932–1985
      3. 3. Vernon (Edward) Hays 1920–1975
      4. 4. Joe Hays 1923–
      5. 5. Jodie (W) Hayes 1923–
    2. 2. Ernest (Aldon) Hays 1898–1978 m. Dovie Kidwell 1906–1940
      1. 1. Vondell (Arkie) Hays 1934–1956
      2. 2. Elwanda (Genell Hays) Smith 1931–2022 m. Elmer (Eugene) Smith 1926–
    3. 3. Rubie (N) Hays 1901–
    4. 4. Kate (M) Hays 1904–
    5. 5. Annie (L) Hays 1906–
    6. 6. Henry (E) Hays 1909–
  7. 7. Matilda Hays 1862–1940 m. James Norton 1860–1934
    1. 1. Ernest Norton 1888–1954
    2. 2. Dollie Norton 1890–1936
    3. 3. Ransom Norton 1892–
    4. 4. Henry Norton 1896–
    5. 5. Charlie Norton 1903–1975
    6. 6. Bettie Norton 1883–
    7. 7. Mattie Norton 1884–
    8. 8. Archie Norton 1894–1898
    9. 9. Willie Norton 1900–
  8. 8. Emma Hays 1875–1920

Abner Hays's Timeline

5 Records

1834
15 Sep 1834
Birth of Abner Sanders Hays in Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
1860
1860
Age 26
Abner Sanders Hays resided here in Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas
Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas
1870
1870
Age 36
Abner Sanders Hays resided here in White River, Izard, Arkansas, USA
White River, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1883
7 Jan 1883
Age 49
Death of Abner Sanders Hays in Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, United States
Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, United States
1883
Jun 7 1883
Age 49
Burial of Abner Sanders Hays in Knob Creek Cemetery, Knob Creek, Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America
Knob Creek Cemetery, Knob Creek, Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1834
    Event Place: Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: White River, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M593_55; Page: 261A; Family History Library Film: 545554
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M653_43; Page: 394; Family History Library Film: 803043
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M653_43; Page: 394; Family History Library Film: 803043

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: White River, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: White River, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M593_55; Page: 261A; Family History Library Film: 545554

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1883
    Event Place: Melbourne, Izard, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jun 7 1883
    Event Place: Knob Creek Cemetery, Knob Creek, Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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