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Major John Hays 1720–1769 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 JUN 1720

Birth Location: VA

Death Date: 1769

Death Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

Father: Peter Hay

Mother: Hannah Huse

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Bass

Children(s): William I, John Hays, Martha Richardson

In 1720, Major John Hays entered the world in VA, born to Peter Captain Hay And Hannah Huse. Major John Hays married Elizabeth Heather Bass, and had children including John Hays, Martha Rebecca Hayes Richardson, William Henry Hayes I. Major John Hays passed away in 1769 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1720, Major John Hays entered the world in VA, born to Peter Captain Hay And Hannah Huse.
  • Major John Hays married Elizabeth Heather Bass, and had children including John Hays, Martha Rebecca Hayes Richardson, William Henry Hayes I.
  • Major John Hays passed away in 1769 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Major Hays's Ancestors

Self
Major Hays
1720–1769
Birth Place: VA
Parents
Peter (Captain) Hay
1696–1790
Charlestown, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Hannah Huse
1700–1734
Newbury, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Peter Hay
1657–1748
Edinburgh, Scotland
Sarah Hay
1669–1729
Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Thomas Huse
1666–1734
Hannah Huse
1672–1737
Great-Grandparents
Abel Huse
1602–1690
Mary Huse
1635–1714
Israel Webster
1634–1683
Elizabeth Webster
1650–1688
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Herbert Huse
1570–1634
John Sr.
1604–1646
Mary Emery
1606–1694
Henry Lunt
1610–1664
Anne Hills
1620–1671

Major Hays's Descendants

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Major (John) Hays (1 JUN 1720–1769) m. Elizabeth (Heather) Bass (1730–1749)
  1. 1. William (Henry Hayes) I 1749–1819 m. Susannah Dunn 1747–1823
    1. 1. Jamas Hay 1772–1860 m. Elizabeth Dragoo 1774–1848
      1. 1. James Hays 1790–1849 m. Lydia Hay 1798–1844
        1. 1. Lydia Hays 1832–1896 m. Robert (J) Cooper 1820–1888
        2. 2. William HAY 1823–1900
        3. 3. Mahala Hay 1824–1915
        4. 4. Asa Hay 1817–1902 m. Eliza Cooper 1822–1902
        5. 5. James (Henry) Hay 1826–1911
        6. 6. Eli Hay 1830–
      2. 2. Susannah Hays 1799–1845
      3. 3. Guilla (Ann Gilley) Hays 1807–1879
      4. 4. Edmund (William) Hays 1815–1870
      5. 5. Malinda Hays 1816–1902
      6. 6. John (Evan) Hays 1804–1883
      7. 7. Levi Hays 1793–1882
      8. 8. Sarah Hays 1801–1824
      9. 9. Elizabeth Hays 1797–1843
      10. 10. James (Newton) Hays 1812–1883
      11. 11. Giley Hayes 1807–
      12. 12. Edward Hayes 1814–
      13. 13. James (Michlin) Hays 1810–
      14. 14. Elizabeth Straight 1797–
      15. 15. Gilly Anderson 1806–1878
      16. 16. Malinda Anderson 1816–1902
      17. 17. Susanna Ferrell 1799–1845
    2. 2. William Hays 1789–1869
    3. 3. Susannah Pindell 1785–1815
    4. 4. Benjamin Hays 1777–1868
    5. 5. Martha Straight 1782–1831
  2. 2. John Hays 1748–1819 m. Susannah Dunn 1747–1823 m. Susannah boone 1760–1829 m. Susannah Dunn 1747–1823 m. Susannah Dunn 1747–1823
    1. 1. Martha Straight 1782–1831
    2. 2. Elizabeth HAYS 1770–1823
    3. 3. Benjamin Hays 1777–1868
    4. 4. Henry Hayes 1775–1850
    5. 5. Lucretia Hayes 1772–
    6. 6. James (Newton) Hayes 1772–1860
    7. 7. John (T) Hays 1765–1859
    8. 8. Jane Hays 1779–
    9. 9. Susannah Hayes 1785–1850
    10. 10. Susannah Hays 1785–1820
    11. 11. William (Henry) Hays 1779–1869
    12. 12. William (Henry) Hays 1789–1869
    13. 13. Elizabeth Hays 1770–1823
    14. 14. James Hays 1772–1860
    15. 15. Jane ("Jennie") Hays 1779–1850
    16. 16. Henry Hays 1775–1850
    17. 17. Susannah Hays 1785–1815
    18. 18. Benjamin Hays 1777–1868
    19. 19. Mary (Martha) Hays 1782–1831
    20. 20. Lucreita Hays 1772–
    21. 21. John Hays 1773–1820
    22. 22. John (T Hayse) Hays 1774–1859
    23. 23. Susannah Hays 1782–1870
    24. 24. William (Henry) Hays 1789–1869
    25. 25. Dwight Hays 1803–1862
    26. 26. Diana Hayes 1819–1900
  3. 3. Martha (Rebecca Hayes) Richardson 1746–1810

Major Hays's Timeline

4 Records

1720
1 JUN 1720
Birth of Major John Hays in Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
1720
1 JUN 1720
Birth of Major John Hays in VA
VA
1759
1759
Age 39
Major John Hays resided here in Rent Rolls, Frederick County, VA
Rent Rolls, Frederick County, VA
1769
1769
Age 49
Death of Major John Hays in Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1720
    Event Place: Stoneham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1720
    Event Place: VA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1720; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Augusta Co., Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Augusta Co., Virginia; Year: 1740; Page Number: 47

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1759
    Event Place: Rent Rolls, Frederick County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots, Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots; Volume: 2; Serial: 9504; Volume: 6
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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