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Hays family of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

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  William Thompson Hays (1775-1846) — also known as William T. Hays — of Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa. Born in Adams County, Pa., April 8, 1775. Greene County Prothonotary; member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1820. Died in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa., June 29, 1846 (age 71 years, 82 days). Interment at Green Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg, Pa.
  Relatives: Brother of Adam Hays; married to Mary McKibben and Sarah Wilson; father of James Wilson Hays.
  Political family: Hays family of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Adam Hays (c.1782-1848) — Born about 1782. Greene County Sheriff; member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1830. Died February 28, 1848 (age about 66 years). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Brother of William Thompson Hays; uncle of James Wilson Hays.
  Political family: Hays family of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
  James Wilson Hays (1817-1902) — also known as James W. Hays — of Harvey's (now Graysville), Greene County, Pa. Born in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa., December 21, 1817. Democrat. Newspaper editor; leather business; member of Pennsylvania state senate 40th District, 1876-78. Died November 11, 1902 (age 84 years, 325 days). Interment at Green Mount Cemetery, Waynesburg, Pa.
  Relatives: Son of William Thompson Hays and Sarah (Wilson) Hays; married 1842 to Hannah Minor; nephew of Adam Hays.
  Political family: Hays family of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
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