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Rachel Martha Hays 1829–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1829

Birth Location: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 1903

Death Location: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Nicholas Hays

Mother: Zilla Crabtree

Spouse(s): Thomas Walden, Thomas Walden

Children(s): James Walden, John Walden, Mary Fields, Julia Walden, Ellen Walden, George Walden, William Walker, Hellen Walker, Sarah Walker, Francis Walden, Martha Walden

In 1829, Rachel Martha Hays entered the world in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States, born to Nicholas B Hays And Zilla Ann Crabtree. In 1850, Rachel Martha Hays resided in Travis, Texas, USA. In 1870, Rachel Martha Hays resided in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA. Rachel Martha Hays married Thomas Hughell Hugh Walden, and had children including Ellen Walden, Francis Olive Walden, George Walden, Hellen Walker, James Alexander Walden, John Walden, Julia Walden, Martha A Walden, Mary Fields, Sarah Walker, William Walker. Rachel Martha Hays passed away in 1903 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Rachel Martha Hays entered the world in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States, born to Nicholas B Hays And Zilla Ann Crabtree.
  • In 1850, Rachel Martha Hays resided in Travis, Texas, USA.
  • In 1870, Rachel Martha Hays resided in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA.
  • Rachel Martha Hays married Thomas Hughell Hugh Walden, and had children including Ellen Walden, Francis Olive Walden, George Walden, Hellen Walker, James Alexander Walden, John Walden, Julia Walden, Martha A Walden, Mary Fields, Sarah Walker, William Walker.
  • Rachel Martha Hays passed away in 1903 in Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nicholas Hays
1803–1878
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Zilla Crabtree
1804–1891
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
ZC

Spouses(s)

Thomas Walden
1823–1869
Birth Location: Alabama
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Thomas Walden
1823–1868
Birth Location: Limestone, Alabama, United States
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Children(s)

James Walden
1849–1945
Birth Location: Sevier County, Arkansas, United States of America
JW
John Walden
1864–1925
Birth Location: Texas
JW
Mary Fields
1852–1886
Birth Location: Texas
MF
Julia Walden
1866–1929
Birth Location: Texas
JW
Ellen Walden
1868–1934
Birth Location: Texas
EW
George Walden
1853–1880
Birth Location: Texas
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William Walker
1859–1939
Birth Location: Texas
WW
Hellen Walker
1861–
Birth Location: Texas
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Sarah Walker
1856–1943
Birth Location: Texas
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Francis Walden
1861–1941
Birth Location: Travis, Texas, USA
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Martha Walden
1855–
Birth Location: –
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Rachel Hays's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Hays
1829–1903
Birth Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Nicholas B Hays
1803–1878
Kentucky, United States of America
Zilla (Ann) Crabtree
1804–1891
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Samuel (Decatur Hays) *
1772–1834
Bedford County, Colony of Virginia
rachel huff
1774–1855
Bedford County, Colony of Virginia
William (Humberson) Crabtree
1779–1846
Fentress County, Tennessee, USA
Margaret (Peggy) Potts
1788–1859
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Hays
1730–1804
Alice *
1735–1786
Samuel Jr*
1750–1815
Sarah Hix
1755–1800
Isaac Crabtree
1757–1849
Elizabeth Pike
1760–1844
William POTTS
1763–1828
Margret Purviance
1768–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John HAYES
1680–1789
Jane Love
1700–1770
Leonardt (Hof)
1720–1810
Elizabeth Stout
1710–1760
John Hicks
1735–1804
SIBELLA RICE
1742–1810
William III
1726–1777
Hannah Whitaker
1729–1786
William Pike
1712–1802
Mary Crabtree
1730–1802
Henry Potts
1727–1775
Margaret Potts
1725–1787
James Purviance
1733–1806
Sarah Wasson
1746–1800

Rachel Hays's Descendants

1.
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Rachel (Martha) Hays (3 Dec 1829–1903) m. Thomas (Hughell "Hugh") Walden (abt 1823–29 Aug 1869) m. Thomas (Hughell "Hugh") Walden (abt 1823–29 Aug 1868)
  1. 1. James (Alexander) Walden 1849–1945 m. Mary (Frances) Thompson 1850–1914
    1. 1. Emma (Dona) Walden 1872–1951 m. William (Ellis) Crow 1870–1942
      1. 1. William (Thomas) Crow 1891–1965 m. Eva (Lucille) Price 1897–1994
        1. 1. Johnnie (Louise Crow) Morgan 1928–2003 m. Ernest (C.) Morgan 1924–1995
        2. 2. William (T) Crow 1923–
      2. 2. Leroy Crow 1900–1970
      3. 3. Marvin (E) Crow 1902–1945 m. Minnie (Louise) Muehlhause 1903–1975
        1. 1. Marvin (E) Crow 1924–1999
        2. 2. Lewis (Edward) Crow 1926–1993
      4. 4. Ada Crow 1904–1987
      5. 5. Buddy Crow 1907–1973
      6. 6. Willie (T) Crow 1891–
      7. 7. Eula (D) Crow 1894–1977
      8. 8. Estella Crow 1896–1989
      9. 9. Reubin Crow 1897–
      10. 10. Dwase (E) Crow 1896–
      11. 11. Robert (R) Crow 1897–1962
      12. 12. James (S) Crow 1898–
      13. 13. Inf (Daughter) Crow 1888–1888
    2. 2. Pinkie Lee 1878–
    3. 3. Lee Walden 1890–
    4. 4. Laura Walden 1875–
    5. 5. Henry (C.) Walden 1879–
    6. 6. Mary (L.) Walden 1874–
    7. 7. Floid Walden 1887–
    8. 8. Mattie Walden 1885–
    9. 9. Robert (C) Walden 1879–
    10. 10. Lillie Walden 1882–
  2. 2. John Walden 1864–1925
  3. 3. Mary Fields 1852–1886
  4. 4. Julia Walden 1866–1929
  5. 5. Ellen Walden 1868–1934
  6. 6. George Walden 1853–1880
  7. 7. William Walker 1859–1939 m. Margaret (Savannah) Nelson 1861–1896 m. Ara (Clementine) Ennis 1870–1946
    1. 1. Minnie (May) Walden 1889–1979
    2. 2. Laura (Clementine "Clemmie") Walden 1891–1986
    3. 3. Twin WALDEN 1896–1896
    4. 4. Twin WALDEN 1896–1896
    5. 5. Cora ("Hattie" Hazeline) Walden 1881–1959
    6. 6. Martin (Henry "Mart") Walden 1883–1945 m. Pauline Robey 1893–
      1. 1. Barbara Walden 1923–
      2. 2. Isabell Walden 1914–
      3. 3. Opal Walden 1912–
      4. 4. Selma (Clea) Walden 1909–
    7. 7. Newton (Howard) Walden 1887–1955
    8. 8. Thomas (Hughell "Tom") Walden 1885–1969
    9. 9. Allie Walden 1909–
    10. 10. James (Victor) Walden 1912–1982
    11. 11. Warren (Gebs) Walden 1910–1991
    12. 12. Ruby (Ollie) Walden 1908–1973
    13. 13. Clarence (Edgar) Walden 1906–1984
    14. 14. Grace (Edna) Walden 1905–1984
    15. 15. Clara (Edna) Walden 1923–1928
    16. 16. William (Elmer) Walden 1902–1973
  8. 8. Hellen Walker 1861–
  9. 9. Sarah Walker 1856–1943
  10. 10. Francis (Olive) Walden 1861–1941 m. DeKalb Nelson 1857–1932
    1. 1. Nelson 1898–1898
    2. 2. Franklin (Oscar) Nelson 1890–1890
    3. 3. Nelson 1891–1891
    4. 4. Ida (Pearl) Nelson 1884–1957
    5. 5. Cora (Rachel) Nelson 1886–1923
    6. 6. Allen (Hilmer) Nelson 1883–1955
    7. 7. Lillie (Mae) Nelson 1881–1962
  11. 11. Martha (A) Walden 1855–

Rachel Hays's Timeline

5 Records

1829
3 Dec 1829
Birth of Rachel Martha Hays in Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 21
Rachel Martha Hays resided here in Travis, Texas, USA
Travis, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
Rachel Martha Hays resided here in Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
Rachel Martha Hays resided here in Travis, Texas, USA
Travis, Texas, USA
1903
1903
Age 74
Death of Rachel Martha Hays in Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1829
    Event Place: Jefferson City, Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Travis, Texas; Roll: 1329; Page: 103a; Enumeration District: 125
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Travis, Texas; Roll: M593_1606; Page: 217B
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Milam and Williamson, Williamson, Texas; Roll: 916; Page: 340a
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Travis, Texas; Roll: 915; Page: 144b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Milam and Williamson, Williamson, Texas; Roll: 916; Page: 340a
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Travis, Texas; Roll: 915; Page: 144b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Austin, Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Travis, Texas; Roll: M593_1606; Page: 217B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Travis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Travis, Texas; Roll: 1329; Page: 103a; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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