Nathaniel Hayden

Notes:

age 87 at death

Hayden History, written by Mary Hayden Houck Retyped from the original 1928 document by Vicky Lynn Bankey, Lakewood, Colorado, from a copy in her family. Her additions are noted in parentheses, followed by vlb. No supporting documentation for any facts noted in this report were included) Original note reads: (This was read at the Hayden Reunion held at Olympia Park, McKeesport, Pa., August 1, 1928. Mr. And Mrs. David L. Houck, Pitcairn, Pa, will be glad to give any information they have ) ***** Samuel and Priscilla Hayden seemed to follow in the footsteps of his parents, for they, also, had nine children. The eighth child was Nathaniel our ancestor, who was born February 21, 1725, and the ninth child was William, born October 5, 1727, ancestor of the Uniontown (Pa., vlb) Haydens. In 1745, Samuel and Priscilla moved to Basking Ridge, near Morristown, New Jersey, taking with them all of the famile except two, who married and remained in Braintree. So far we have found further records of but three of these children who came to New Jersey, - first, Christopher, of whom W.S. Hayden of Cleveland is a descendant: second, William, the youngest son, of whom there are many known descendants, among them being Chas. Hayden of Chicago, Mrs. Davis of Mass., and Mrs. McKinnon of New York City and all of the Uniontown Haydens; and third, our own Nathaniel. He married Zervia Sutton of Basking Ridge, N.J. We have found little of their life in New Jersey, but were told at the Congressional Library in Washington, D.C. that many of the old records of that state were destroyed when the Capital was burned in the War of 1812. The next record we find of them is in Rostraver Twp., Westmoreland County, Penna., with one son, Nathaniel. We have learned that some Haydens were early in Kentucky and Virginia, but have not found the name Nathaniel there, though we have as yet, by no means, exhausted all the records. There is a possibility that our Nathaniel may have been in those states before coming to Western Penna. We hope to continue our research work and may find some new data in the coming months. However, the next date of which we have a record was found in the Library at Harrisburg, the founding of Salem Church in 1792 [Rostraver Twp, Westmoreland County, Penna - vlb]. There are but three churches in the western part of the state that antedate it. It was constituted 19 years before the First Baptist Church of Pittsburg. One of its founders was Nathaniel Hayden. The first persons baptized were Joseph Budd and Wife, and Nathaniel Hayden and wife.

Then, too, we have searched back to the earliest records in Greensburg which was in 1773, when Westmoreland County was formed. There is recorded no will of Nathaniel Hayden, Sr., who died in 1812, and no transfer of property, so one would conclude he had nothing. On an old family Bible owned by Mrs. Starkamp of McKeesport, we found some data which stated that Nathaniel, Sr., had owned valuable land in New Jersey which he sold, receiving in payment Continental Money, which he next day discovered was worthless. This transaction financially ruined him. This is evidently family tradition, and no doubt true, but we are able to find public record of it. Nathaniel Hayden, Sr., died in 1812 and with his wife, Zervia, is buried in Salem Cemetery beside his son Nathaniel and his wife who was Abagail (probably Abigail - vlb) Osborn.

Nathaniel married Zerviah Sutton on 28 Aug 1752 in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey. Zerviah was born on 7 Jun 1736 in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey; died on 29 Apr 1814 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Mary Hayden Houck's 1929 Genealogy:

Nathaniel, Jr., was born in New Jersey, November 29, 1755, and died in Rostraver Twp. September 15, 1845. His will, which is recorded in Greensburg, is very clear and concise. We have a copy of it, but it is too lengthy to be read here today. To Nathaniel and his wife, Abigail, were born 10 children, Permela, Zerah, Jonathan, Nathaniel, Abigail, Phoebe, Joseph, Thomas, Elsie, and Mary. I think we have here today descendents of just three of these: Jonathan, Thomas, and Zerah. According to the will, several of these had gone to Ohio before their father's death. ...... [In] 1793 on November 7, we find recorded in the Deed Book that Nathaniel Hayden [Jr.] bought 200 acres of land on the Monongahela River in Rrostraver Twp. for five shillings, lawful money of Pa. On June 3, 1796, he received a grant of land from the state containing 168 acres and allowance for 6% for roads. This tract joined his other land, and formed quite an estate. It was called "Hard Water" and described as being in the "Forks of the Yough River". He built the first shingle-roof house between the Monongahela and Youghiogheny Rivers. This was used by him as a hotel and called "The Big House".

Nathaniel married Abigail Osburn on 14 Oct 1781 in New Jersey, USA. Abigail was born in in Basking Ridge, Somerset County, New Jersey; died on 20 Apr 1830 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 15 Apr 1930, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA; From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: \"Aurelius Hayden. Aurelius Hayden, 82, last member of the family of Zerah and Rebecca Bedworth-Hayden, and a descendant of the Haydens who migrated to America on the Mary and John in 1630, died Sunday in his home in Water street, Elizabeth. Mr. Hayden was a lifelong resident ofElizabeth and was in the flour milling business until about 10 years ago. He was a deacon of theFirst Baptist Church of Elizabeth, and a member of Monongahela Lodge No. 209. I. O. O.F., for more than 60 years. He leaves one daughter, Mrs.Bernice Wray, of Burgettstown; seven sons,Lee L. Hayden of Braddock, P. Clifford Hayden of Pittsburgh, Chauncey R. Hayden of Youngstown,. O., John D. Hayden of Ellwood city, and Jesse Z., Harvey, and Clyde Hayden, all of Elizabeth; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.\"

Notes:

Birth:
Probably born in Basking Ridge, Somerset Co, NJ

Zerah married Martha McClure before 1807. Martha (daughter of George McClure and Sarah Finley) was born on 1 Apr 1787 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Jun 1817 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zerah married Cornelia Stewart Luker about 1817 in Pennsylvania, USA. Cornelia was born on 23 Dec 1791 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Move: Abt 1832, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA; Moved from Allegheny County, PA, to Elkhart Co IND.
• Move: 20 Sep 1854, Hardin County, Iowa, USA; Moved his family from Elkhart County, Indiana, to Hardin County, Iowa.
• Obituary: 3 Apr 1917, Marshalltown, Iowa, USA; News of Elders Special to Times-Republican Eudora, April 3.?Elijah Hayden, aged 87 years, died at his home in this city Sunday. Mr. Hayden was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, and when 1 year of age his parents moved to Elkhart county, Indiana On Sept. 20, 1854 the family moved to Hardin county, and Mr. Hayden has been a resident of this county since that time. One Aug. 11, 1862, Mr. Hayden enlisted in Company F, Thirty-second Iowa, infantry and served eighteen months, receiving his discharge at Cape Girardeau, Mo., Nov. 16, 1863, on account of disability. Mr.Hayden was one of the rugged men who helped give to Hardin county a standing for good citizenship. Mr. Hayden was a gallant soldier and a worthy citizen in times of peace. The funeral will be held today, in charge of Rev. W. E. Stanley, pastor of the Baptist church, himself a soldier.

Notes:

Lewis HAYDEN and Wallen HAYDEN families found in Jackson Twp of Hardin Co Iowa in the 1856 census, as well. They are cousins of George HAYDEN and Martha Hannah HAYDEN - the sons of Nathaniel HAYDEN, younger brother of Zerah HAYDEN.

Much of this info came from Ancestry.com Vicky Bankey She additionally references: Caldwell, Michael S. Publication: msc@juno.com http://www.michaelscottcaldwell.com/genealogy/home.html

Birth:
Birthdate from the ANDREWS-HAYDEN family Bible. Info transcribed from it in 1969 by Vickie Bankey. Unverified by me.

Died:
Place of death supported by the letter written by him in 1878 to his niece, Emeline CUNNINGHAM ROUSH, which was written from Eldora in Hardin Co Iowa.

George married Persena [Inknown] about 1830 in Indiana, USA. Persena was born about 1809 in Pennsylvania, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rebecca Bedsworth. Rebecca was born in 1816; died in 1864. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Had an "Aunt Jane Hammon" (or HAMMOND?)

Martha married James Cunningham on 13 Apr 1835 in Elkhart County, Indiana, USA. James was born about 1812 in Pennsylvania, USA; died after 1870. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

An Elijah HAYDEN is found in the 32nd Infantry, Co F, enlisted from Hardin Co IA, age 32, enlisted Aug 1862, which would make his birth year around 1830. That would make him to young to be this Elijah - but too old to be his son! Probably related somehow. He apparently survived the war, so his military record might offer something of interest.