Benjamin Hayes
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 24 Aug 1804 - West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Christening:
Death: 24 Jan 1901 - West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
Burial:
Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: Isaac Hayes
Mother: Sarah Walton
Spouses and Children
1. *Ann Borton
Marriage: 16 Nov 1826
Children:
1. Mary B. Hayes
2. Jacob Borton Hayes
3. Isaac Israel Hayes M. D.
4. Edward Hayes {FGID: 50773617}
5. Benjamin Hayes
6. Anne J. Hayes
Notes
General:
Per History of Chester County, Pennsylvania Page 594
"Benjamin Hayes, son of Isaac and Sarah, married, 11, 16, 1826, Ann, daughter of Jacob and Jemima (Kay) Borton, born 7, 25, 1800. They sold the homestead several years ago and removed to West Chester, where they now reside. Their children were Mary B. (married William L. Bailey), Jacob Borton (married Hannah Thompson), Isaac Israel (unmarried), Edward (married Mary I. Ellis), Benjamin (died in infancy), and Anne J. Hayes."
Per Pennsylvania Census, 1772-1890
Name: Benjamin Hayes
State: PA County: Chester County Township: West Fallowfield Township
Year: 1842
Page: 000
Database:PA 1842 Chester Co. Index
Per 1863 IRS Tax Assessment:
In 1863 Benjamin Hayes of West Chester, Pennsylvania, was assessed by the IRS for Ad Valorem Duty tax on income of $287.50 at 3%, for a total tax of $8.63.
[Internal Revenue Service was created 7/1/1862 to collect taxes assessed to pay interest on the national debt created by the Civil War.]
Per 1864 Special IRS Tax Assessment:
In Oct 1864 Benjamin Hayes of West Chester, Pennsylvania, was assessed by the IRS for 5% tax on $257 of busines income, for a tax total of $12.85.
Per 1864 IRS Tax Assessment:
In 1864 Benjamin Hayes of W. Chester, Pennsylvania, was assessed by the IRS on annual income of $88.04 at 3%, for a total tax of $2.64.
Per May 1865 IRS Tax Assessment:
In 1865 Benjamin Hayes of W. Chester, Pennsylvania, was assessed by the IRS on income of $1,262 a 5% tax, for a total of $63.10, less withholding taxes of $17.60, net due of $45.50.
Per May 1866 IRS Tax Assessment:
In 1866 Benjamin Hayes of W. Chester, Pennsylvania, was assessed by the IRS on income of $1,164 a 5% tax, for a total of $58.20, less withholding taxes of $31.08, net due of $27.12.
Per 1870 US Census: 7/1/1870, Chester, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Benjamine A. Hayes is 65 year old white male, a retired farmer born in Pennsylvania. The value of his real estate is $115,000. The value of his personal estate is $35,000. Ann B. Hayes, age 69, was born in Pennsylvania, keeps house. Ann J. Hayes is 29, born in Pennsylvania, and is at home. There is a domestic servant, 14 year old Annie Harris of Pennsylvania.
Per 1880 US Census: 7 Jun 1880, Chester, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Benjamin Hayes is a 75 year old white male, a retired farmer born in Pennsylvania, as were his parents. His wife is 79 year old Ann B. Hayes, who keeps house. Ann was born in New Jersey, as were her parents. Their daughter, Annie J. Hayes, is 34 years old, single, at home, and was born in Pennsylvania. They have 2 servants, 15 year old white female Emma E. Taylor of Washington, and 45 year old black male John Johnson of Delaware.
Per 1896-97 Chester County City Directory:
Listed h [home] at 106 S. High is Benjamin Hayes, and Annie Hayes.
Per 1898-99 Chester County City Directory:
Listed h [home] at 106 S. High is Benjamin Hayes.
Per 1900 US Census: 6/2/1900, Chester, West Chester, Pennsylvania
Benjamin Hayes is the 95 year old white male head of household, a widower born in Pennsylvania, as were his parents. Born Aug 1804, Benjamin lists his occupation as capitalist. He owns his home free of mortgage. Living with him is his 59 year old single daughter, Annie Hayes, born in Pennsylvania, as was her mother. Annie was born July 1840.