George M. Hayes
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 19 Jan 1871 - Hardinsburg, Dearborn, Indiana, United States
Christening:
Death: 9 Oct 1956
Burial: in Greendale Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn, Indiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Events
• Military Service: Spanish-American War, 15 Jul 1898.
• Military Discharge: Honorable, 30 Apr 1898.
Parents
Father: Omer Towsey Hayes
Mother: Minerva Colvin
Notes
General:
Per The Hayes Family - "He enlisted in the Spanish-American War July 15, 1898, under his brother, Corporal Charles Henry Hayes. They both received an honorable discharge April 30, 1898.
Per 1880 US Census: 17 Jun 1880, Village of Greendale, Lawrenceburg Township, Dearborn County, Indiana
Omer Hayes is the 39 year old white male head of household, a farmer born in Indiana, as were his parents. His wife is 34 year old Minervia, born in Ohio, her father in Indiana, her mother in Ohio. She keeps house. Their children were all born in Indiana: 11 year old son, Charles H. Hayes, works on the farm and attends school; 9 year old son, George Hayes, attends school; 7 year old daughter, Maggie Hayes, attends school; 3 year old daughter, Alice T. Hayes; and 1 month old daughter, Corey Hayes.
Living with the family is 70 year old Elizabeth Colwin of Ohio, no relationship listed.
Per 1900 US Census 6/22/1900, Lawrenceberg Township, Dearborn County, Indiana
Head of household is 56 year old white male Omer Hayes, born August 1844 in Indiana, his dad in Pennsylvania, his mother in Kentucky. He owns his home and is a farm laborer. He has been married for 34 years to 53 year old Minerva Hayes, born July 1846 in Ohio, her father in Virginia, her mother in Ohio. She has had 9 children, 7 still living. Living with them are 31 year old son Charles H. Hayes, still single, working as a day laborer. He was born Feb 1869 in Indiana. Also single, son George M. Hayes is 29, born Jan 1871 in Indiana, also a day laborer. 27 year old single daughter Maggie Hayes was born Feb 1873 in Indiana, and is a domestic. 17 year old son Wallie, born June 1882 in Indiana, is a day laborer. And finally, 12 year old son Thomas was born Sep 1887 in Indiana, and attends school.
Per Findagrave.com
Birth: Jan. 19, 1871
Death: Oct. 9, 1956
Inscription:
PVT CO M 161 REGT IND INF
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
Note: burial permit #8346 - 11 Oct 1956
Burial: Greendale Cemetery, Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana, USA, Plot: G-35
Created by: dhintx Record added: Apr 11, 2011
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