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Eleanor Hays 1743–1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1743

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 13 August 1815

Death Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Isabella Kinnear

Mother: David Hays

Spouse(s): Capt. jr

Children(s): James Paxton, William Paxton, William Paxton, ELIZABETH PAXTON, JOHN PAXTON, Major Paxton, Elisha +, Col Jr, Elisha Paxton, Col 2c4x, Margaret Paxton, Mary Paxton, Elizabeth Paxton, Elisha ll, Sarah Paxton, Thomas Paxton, Elisha Paxton, John Paxton, Selby Paxton, Maj Paxton, Isabella Paxton, Susannah Paxton, Mary Paxton, Isabella Paxton, Elizabeth Paxton, James Paxton, Susannah Paxton, Sarah Paxton, William Paxton, Elizabeth Paxton, Isabella Paxton, Elisha Paxton, Sarah Paxton, Elizabeth Paxton, Elizabeth Paxton, William Paxton, Susannah Paxton, Mary Paxton, Elizabeth Paxton, Sarah Paxton, William Paxton, Isabella Paxton, Isabella Paxton, Elisha Paxton, Susannah Paxton, Joseph Paxton, Major Paxton, Sarah Paxton, Polly Paxton, Isabella Paxton, John Paxton

In 1743, Eleanor Hays entered the world in Scotland, born to Isabella Frances Wemyss Kinnear And David Hays. Eleanor Hays married Capt John Paxton Jr, and had children including Col William Paxton 2C4X, Col William Paxton Jr, Elisha Franklin Paxton, Elisha Hays Hayes Paxton Ll, Elisha Hays Paxton, Elizabeth Betsey 76 Paxton, Elizabeth Betsy Paxton, Elizabeth Paxton, Isabella Libby Paxton, Isabella 78 Paxton, Isabella Hays Paxton, Isabella Libby Paxton, Isabella Paxton, James Paxton, John Hays Paxton, John Paxton, Joseph S Paxton, Maj James Paxton, Major James 82 Paxton, Major James Paxton, Margaret Paxton, Mary Aka Polly Paxton, Mary Paxton, Mary Polly Paxton, Polly Mary Paxton, Sarah Sally Paxton, Sarah Paxton, Sarah Sally Paxton, Selby Paxton, Susannah Paxton, Thomas Paxton, William Paxton. Eleanor Hays passed away in 1815 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1743, Eleanor Hays entered the world in Scotland, born to Isabella Frances Wemyss Kinnear And David Hays.
  • Eleanor Hays married Capt John Paxton Jr, and had children including Col William Paxton 2C4X, Col William Paxton Jr, Elisha Franklin Paxton, Elisha Hays Hayes Paxton Ll, Elisha Hays Paxton, Elizabeth Betsey 76 Paxton, Elizabeth Betsy Paxton, Elizabeth Paxton, Isabella Libby Paxton, Isabella 78 Paxton, Isabella Hays Paxton, Isabella Libby Paxton, Isabella Paxton, James Paxton, John Hays Paxton, John Paxton, Joseph S Paxton, Maj James Paxton, Major James 82 Paxton, Major James Paxton, Margaret Paxton, Mary Aka Polly Paxton, Mary Paxton, Mary Polly Paxton, Polly Mary Paxton, Sarah Sally Paxton, Sarah Paxton, Sarah Sally Paxton, Selby Paxton, Susannah Paxton, Thomas Paxton, William Paxton.
  • Eleanor Hays passed away in 1815 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isabella Kinnear
1720–1776
Birth Location: rockingham, Augusta, Virginia, United States
IK
David Hays
1710–1776
Birth Location: County, Donegal, Ireland
DH

Spouses(s)

Capt. jr
1757–1838
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
Cj

Children(s)

James Paxton
1763–1796
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
JP
William Paxton
1777–1853
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
WP
William Paxton
1780–1845
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, VA
WP
ELIZABETH PAXTON
1774–1821
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia
EP
JOHN PAXTON
1768–1840
Birth Location: Rockbridge county, Virginia
JP
Major Paxton
1791–1866
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
MP
Elisha +
1792–1867
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia
E+
Col Jr
1777–1853
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
CJ
Elisha Paxton
1784–1867
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
EP
Col 2c4x
1777–1853
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
C2
Margaret Paxton
1772–1838
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia
MP
Mary Paxton
Birth Location: Botetourt Co., Va.
MP
Elizabeth Paxton
1778–1821
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
EP
Elisha ll
1777–1853
Birth Location: Lexington, Rockbridge Co, Virginia, United States
El
Sarah Paxton
1764–1795
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
SP
Thomas Paxton
1765–1824
Birth Location: Rockbridge Co, Virginia, USA
TP
Elisha Paxton
1761–1867
Birth Location: Lexington, Virginia
EP
John Paxton
1766–1841
Birth Location: Rockbridge Co, Virginia, USA
JP
Selby Paxton
1760–1827
Birth Location: Tweedmouth, Northumberland, , England
SP
Maj Paxton
1781–1866
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
MP
Isabella Paxton
1782–1835
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
IP
Susannah Paxton
1772–1800
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
SP
Mary Paxton
1762–1803
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
MP
Isabella Paxton
1775–1860
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
IP
Elizabeth Paxton
1773–1821
Birth Location: Rockbridge CO. VA
EP
James Paxton
1837–
Birth Location: Green County
JP
Susannah Paxton
1772–1800
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
SP
Sarah Paxton
1776–1800
Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia, United States
SP
William Paxton
1777–1853
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
WP
Elizabeth Paxton
1775–1821
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
EP
Isabella Paxton
1775–
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
IP
Elisha Paxton
1761–
Birth Location: –
EP
Sarah Paxton
1770–1795
Birth Location: –
SP
Elizabeth Paxton
1773–1821
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
EP
Elizabeth Paxton
1775–1821
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
EP
William Paxton
1777–1853
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
WP
Susannah Paxton
1772–1800
Birth Location: Rockbridge Co, Virginia, United States
SP
Mary Paxton
1774–1803
Birth Location: Botetourt Co., Va.
MP
Elizabeth Paxton
1773–1820
Birth Location: Rockbridge Co, Virginia, United States
EP
Sarah Paxton
1776–1795
Birth Location: Botetourt Co, Virginia, United States
SP
William Paxton
1777–1853
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
WP
Isabella Paxton
1770–1820
Birth Location: Virginia ?
IP
Isabella Paxton
1780–1835
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
IP
Elisha Paxton
1785–1867
Birth Location: Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
EP
Susannah Paxton
1772–1800
Birth Location: Rockbridge CO. VA
SP
Joseph Paxton
1765–1817
Birth Location: –
JP
Major Paxton
1781–1866
Birth Location: Rockbridge, VA
MP
Sarah Paxton
1764–1795
Birth Location: Rockbridge Co., VA, Virginia, USA
SP
Polly Paxton
1774–
Birth Location: Augusta Co., VA, Virginia, USA
PP
Isabella Paxton
1775–
Birth Location: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
IP
John Paxton
1768–1814
Birth Location: Rockbridge, VA, USA
JP

Eleanor Hays's Ancestors

Self
Eleanor Hays
1743–1815
Birth Place: Scotland
Parents
Isabella Frances Wemyss Kinnear
1720–1776
rockingham, Augusta, Virginia, United States
David Hays
1710–1776
County, Donegal, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eleanor Hays's Descendants

1.
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Eleanor Hays (1743–13 August 1815) m. Capt. (John Paxton) jr (07 Apr 1757–27 Dec 1838)
  1. 1. James Paxton 1763–1796
  2. 2. William Paxton 1777–1853 m. Mary (Polly) Alexander 1774–1803
    1. 1. Phoebe (Alexander) Paxton 1815–1898
    2. 2. William (Bowyer) Paxton 1820–1880
    3. 3. Margaret (Parks) Paxton 1817–1892
    4. 4. James (Hays) Paxton 1812–1902
    5. 5. Archibald (S.) PAXTON 1804–1806
    6. 6. Mary (E.) Paxton 1810–1882
    7. 7. Elizabeth (A.) Paxton 1821–
    8. 8. Hannah Paxton 1810–
    9. 9. Sarah (I) Paxton 1822–1823
  3. 3. William Paxton 1780–1845
  4. 4. ELIZABETH PAXTON 1774–1821
  5. 5. JOHN (HAYS) PAXTON 1768–1840
  6. 6. Major (James "82") Paxton 1791–1866
  7. 7. Elisha (Franklin Paxton) + 1792–1867
  8. 8. Col (William Paxton) Jr 1777–1853
  9. 9. Elisha (Hays) Paxton 1784–1867
  10. 10. Col (William Paxton) 2c4x 1777–1853
  11. 11. Margaret Paxton 1772–1838
  12. 12. Mary Paxton
  13. 13. Elizabeth (Betsy) Paxton 1778–1821
  14. 14. Elisha (Hays\Hayes Paxton) ll 1777–1853
  15. 15. Sarah ("Sally") Paxton 1764–1795 m. Nicholas Pryor 1750–1789
    1. 1. James (Paxton) Pryor 1786–1825
  16. 16. Thomas Paxton 1765–1824
  17. 17. Elisha (Hays) Paxton 1761–1867
  18. 18. John Paxton 1766–1841
  19. 19. Selby Paxton 1760–1827
  20. 20. Maj (James) Paxton 1781–1866
  21. 21. Isabella ("Libby") Paxton 1782–1835
  22. 22. Susannah Paxton 1772–1800
  23. 23. Mary (( aka - Polly )) Paxton 1762–1803
  24. 24. Isabella (78) Paxton 1775–1860
  25. 25. Elizabeth (Betsey 76) Paxton 1773–1821
  26. 26. James Paxton 1837–
  27. 27. Susannah Paxton 1772–1800
  28. 28. Sarah Paxton 1776–1800
  29. 29. William Paxton 1777–1853
  30. 30. Elizabeth Paxton 1775–1821
  31. 31. Isabella (Libby) Paxton 1775–
  32. 32. Elisha (Hays) Paxton 1761–
  33. 33. Sarah Paxton 1770–1795
  34. 34. Elizabeth Paxton 1773–1821
  35. 35. Elizabeth Paxton 1775–1821
  36. 36. William Paxton 1777–1853
  37. 37. Susannah Paxton 1772–1800
  38. 38. Mary (“Polly”) Paxton 1774–1803
  39. 39. Elizabeth (“Betsy”) Paxton 1773–1820
  40. 40. Sarah (Sally) Paxton 1776–1795
  41. 41. William Paxton 1777–1853
  42. 42. Isabella (Hays) Paxton 1770–1820 m. David Sawyers 1771–1820
    1. 1. Allen Sawyers 1804–1885
    2. 2. Abner (Gains) Sawyers 1802–1875
    3. 3. Paxton Sawyers 1798–1876
    4. 4. Eliza Sawyers 1804–
    5. 5. Elisha Sawyers 1805–1902
    6. 6. Peyton Sawyers 1807–1876
    7. 7. George Sawyers 1809–1883
    8. 8. Ellen Sawyers 1811–
    9. 9. John (S) Sawyers 1800–1884
    10. 10. Caroline (Carolyn Elizabeth “Eliza” (Mills) b1813) Sawyers 1813–1889
    11. 11. James (Madison) Sawyers 1808–1888
    12. 12. John (Calhoun) Sawyers 1797–1862
    13. 13. James Sawyers 1806–1875
    14. 14. Ethan (Nathan) Sawyers 1800–1830
    15. 15. Elisha Sawyer 1805–1853
  43. 43. Isabella (Libby) Paxton 1780–1835
  44. 44. Elisha (Hays) Paxton 1785–1867
  45. 45. Susannah Paxton 1772–1800
  46. 46. Joseph (S) Paxton 1765–1817
  47. 47. Major (James) Paxton 1781–1866
  48. 48. Sarah ("Sally") Paxton 1764–1795
  49. 49. Polly (Mary) Paxton 1774–
  50. 50. Isabella Paxton 1775–
  51. 51. John Paxton 1768–1814

Eleanor Hays's Timeline

5 Records

1743
1743
Birth of Eleanor Hays in Daulphine, Pennsylvania, USA
Daulphine, Pennsylvania, USA
1743
1743
Birth of Eleanor Hays in Scotland
Scotland
1763
19 Oct 1763
Age 20
Eleanor Hays was married in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
1815
1815
Age 72
Death of Eleanor Hays in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA
1815
13 August 1815
Age 72
Death of Eleanor Hays in Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Daulphine, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1743
    Event Place: Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1763
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 August 1815
    Event Place: Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
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