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Wayne S HAYS 1904–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jan 1904

Birth Location: Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 03 Feb 1996

Death Location: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA

Father: Fred HAYS

Mother: Emma SAWYER

Spouse(s): Ruth HUMPHREY

Children(s): James HAYS, Eula HAYS

In 1904, Wayne S HAYS entered the world in Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States, born to Fred Hays And Emma Odessa Dessie Sawyer. In 1910, Wayne S HAYS established residence. In 1930, Wayne S HAYS resided in Harristown, Macon, Illinois. Wayne S HAYS married Ruth Humphrey, and had children including Eula May Hays, James Lee Hays, Von Arlene Hays. Wayne S HAYS passed away in 1996 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1904, Wayne S HAYS entered the world in Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States, born to Fred Hays And Emma Odessa Dessie Sawyer.
  • In 1910, Wayne S HAYS established residence.
  • In 1930, Wayne S HAYS resided in Harristown, Macon, Illinois.
  • Wayne S HAYS married Ruth Humphrey, and had children including Eula May Hays, James Lee Hays, Von Arlene Hays.
  • Wayne S HAYS passed away in 1996 in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wayne HAYS's Ancestors

Self
Wayne HAYS
1904–1996
Birth Place: Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States
Parents
Fred HAYS
1876–1970
Hickory Point Township
Emma (Odessa "Dessie") SAWYER
1880–1969
Macon County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Hezekiah (S. HAYS) Jr
1846–1929
Macon County, Illinois
Margaret (Lehew) HAYS
1842–1889
Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah HAYS
1812–1853
Hannah PARKER
1821–1904
Lorenzo LEHEW
1814–1866
Rebecca BROOKOVER
1817–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert HAYS
1775–1823
Mary LEE
1772–1881
Robert PARKER
1793–1895
ELIZABETH
1800–1854
Spencer LEHEW
1786–1863
Margaret LAWRENCE
1785–1852
William BROOKOVER
1787–1850
Rebecca MILLS
1789–1862

Wayne HAYS's Descendants

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Wayne (S) HAYS (30 Jan 1904–03 Feb 1996) m. Ruth HUMPHREY (1905–Nov 1980)
  1. 1. James (Lee) HAYS 1928–2012
  2. 2. Eula (May) HAYS 1930–2013

Wayne HAYS's Timeline

7 Records

1904
30 Jan 1904
Birth of Wayne S HAYS in Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States
Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States
1910
1910
Age 6
Wayne S HAYS resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 26
Wayne S HAYS resided here in Harristown, Macon, Illinois
Harristown, Macon, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 31
Wayne S HAYS resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Decatur, Macon, Illinois
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 36
Wayne S HAYS resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 36
Wayne S HAYS resided here in Flat Branch, Shelby, Illinois, United States
Flat Branch, Shelby, Illinois, United States
1996
03 Feb 1996
Age 92
Death of Wayne S HAYS in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1904
    Event Place: Harristown, Macon, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 733
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flat Branch, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: T627_890; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 87-7
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 343-32-2785; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1955-1957.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harristown, Macon, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harristown, Macon, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Harristown, Macon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Harristown, Macon, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flat Branch, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: T627_890; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 87-7
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Harristown, Macon, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Flat Branch, Shelby, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flat Branch, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: T627_890; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 87-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Flat Branch, Shelby, Illinois; Roll: T627_890; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 87-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Feb 1996
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 343-32-2785; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: 1955-1957.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

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