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Joseph Hays 1844–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1844

Birth Location: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 6 Apr 1919

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

Father: Henry Hays

Mother: Henrietta Freeman

Spouse(s): Catherine Smith

Children(s): Zachariah Hays, James Hays, Christianna Hays, William Hays, Henry Hays

In 1844, Joseph Hays entered the world in Williamson County, Tennessee, USA, born to Henry Hays And Henrietta Freeman. In 1850, Joseph Hays resided in District 22, Williamson, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Joseph Hays resided in Mill Crock, Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas, USA. Joseph Hays married Catherine Smith, and had children including Christianna Hays, Henry Hays, James Hays, William Hays, Zachariah Hays. Joseph Hays passed away in 1919 in Knob Creek, Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Joseph Hays entered the world in Williamson County, Tennessee, USA, born to Henry Hays And Henrietta Freeman.
  • In 1850, Joseph Hays resided in District 22, Williamson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Joseph Hays resided in Mill Crock, Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas, USA.
  • Joseph Hays married Catherine Smith, and had children including Christianna Hays, Henry Hays, James Hays, William Hays, Zachariah Hays.
  • Joseph Hays passed away in 1919 in Knob Creek, Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Hays
1813–1897
Birth Location: Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
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Henrietta Freeman
1812–1865
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Smith
1852–1919
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

Zachariah Hays
1873–1956
Birth Location: Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America
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James Hays
1877–1947
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States of America
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Christianna Hays
1880–1970
Birth Location: Newburg, Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America
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William Hays
1884–1935
Birth Location: Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Henry Hays
1887–1893
Birth Location: –
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Joseph Hays's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Hays
1844–1919
Birth Place: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
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

Joseph Hays's Descendants

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Joseph Hays (12 Dec 1844–6 Apr 1919) m. Catherine Smith (15 September 1852–7 April 1919)
  1. 1. Zachariah Hays 1873–1956 m. Nancy Cheatham 1879–1968
    1. 1. Alva Hays 1912–1994 m. Dixie Primrose 1915–1990
      1. 1. Shirley (June Hays) Ruggles 1936–2020
      2. 2. Harold Hays 1935–2018
    2. 2. Joseph Hays 1898–1998 m. Ruth Taylor 1907–1936
    3. 3. Clarice Hays 1901–1982 m. William Jean 1898–1985
    4. 4. Robert (Cranston) Hays 1904–1986
  2. 2. James Hays 1877–1947 m. Sarah Page 1883–
    1. 1. Homer Hays 1901–1961 m. Ruth Dodson 1898–1963 m. Estle 1906–1942
    2. 2. Virgie Hays 1903–1990 m. William Fry 1901–1967
    3. 3. Rena Hays 1916–1976 m. Willard Grice 1912–1974
      1. 1. James Grice 1946–2012
  3. 3. Christianna Hays 1880–1970 m. Henry Boler 1853–1927
    1. 1. Catherine Boler 1917–2001 m. Elmer Carter 1911–1960 m. John Clayton 1922–2005
  4. 4. William Hays 1884–1935 m. Nola Benbrook 1888–1927
    1. 1. Carmel Hays 1917–2004 m. Helen Gifford 1923–2014
    2. 2. Aubra Hays 1913–2001 m. Ruth Gardner 1911–1993
    3. 3. Letha Hays 1915–2001 m. Jack Mantooth 1919–1984
  5. 5. Henry Hays 1887–1893

Joseph Hays's Timeline

7 Records

1844
12 Dec 1844
Birth of Joseph Hays in Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
Joseph Hays resided here in District 22, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
District 22, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Joseph Hays resided here in Mill Crock, Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Mill Crock, Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Joseph Hays resided here in Newberg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Newberg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Joseph Hays resided here in Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Joseph Hays resided here in Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1919
6 Apr 1919
Age 75
Death of Joseph Hays in Izard, Arkansas, USA
Izard, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1844
    Event Place: Williamson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: 900; Page: 210a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 22, Williamson, Tennessee; Roll: 900; Page: 210a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mill Crock, Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mill Crock, Izard, Arkansas; Page: 394

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Newberg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1919
    Event Place: Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Knob Creek, Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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