Hays Family

Abraham (Abram) Hays b. May 1, 1840, OH; d. December 3, 1911, Bement Township, Piatt Co, IL

married March 30, 1865, Piatt county Illinois Dorotha Boyce Moma b. September 30, 1843, OH; d. September 23, 1871, Bement, IL

Children: 1. Ella M Hays b. January 11, 1866, Bement, Piatt, IL; d. August 31, 1871, Bement, Piatt, IL

2. Ida B McKean (Hays) b. August 23, 1867, Bement, Piatt county Illinois; d. 1929, S helbyville, Shelby, Illinois m. 1885, Champaign, Illinois Willis McKean b. April 1, 1859, Bement, Piatt, Illinois, United States; d. April 28, 1932, Farmer City, DeWitt, Illinois,

3. Eva Hays b. September 23, 1869, Bement, Piatt, IL; d. February 7, 1872, Bement, Piatt, IL

4. Arthur Hays b. September 12, 1871, Bement, Piatt, IL; d. October 15, 1871, Bement, Piatt, IL

married 2 October 1873, Bloomington, Illinois Nancy Ellen Wilkin. born Jan 16, 1850 Eaton Ohio died Jan 1 1926

Nancy Ellen Wilkin was born January 16 1850, in Eaton ohio.

She was married 2 October 1873 to Abram Hays at Bloomington, Illinois.

She is survived by two sisters: Mrs. C. W. Cook, of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Mrs. Margaret Hinds, of Richmond, Indiana, and all of her sons and daughters: Charles E. Hayes; Mrs. E. N. Cromley; Wm. M. Hayes; Clara Edna Hayes; Mrs. H. W. Bogardus; Mrs. Jno. M. Sullivan.

She was a member of the Presbyterian church from early childhood until coming to Culver in May, 1896, when she became a member of the Grace Reformed Church.

On January 1, 1926 at 3:00 p.m. she passed quietly and peacefully, afer a long life of continued service to her family and firends. While she has gone to well deserved rest, those who remain have given up a wonderful mother and devoted sister.

Funeral services and burial were held at Demente, Ill. her former home and where het husband was buried.

Children:

5 Charles Emery Hays b. July 15, 1874, Bement, Piatt couny llinois, married January, 1897, Bertha E. Parker Birth: Oct., 1874 Marshall County Indiana Death: unknown daughter of Eli Parker and Catherine Spangler

Charles E. Hayes, the leading liveryman of Culver and one of its large property owners, is a native of Illinois, born in Bement, Piatt County, on the 15th of July 1874.

His father is Abraham Hayes, a native of Ohio, who came to Culver in May 1895, and entered the livery business, Charles E. buying a one-half interest in the enterprise in the year f ollowing its establishment.

In 1906 he purchased his father's interest and thus became sole proprietor of the business.

Charles E. Hayes received his education in the schools of his native Illinois town, graduating from its high school, which is considered one of the best in the state. After leaving school he went south and spent five years in Alabama and Georgia, engaged during that period in the winery business, and in 1896 transferred his activities from Tallapoosa, Georgia, to Culver, Marshall county.

Since that year he has been developing a fine business, and is now the owner of the most complete and modern livery in the town. His establishment includes a stable of fifteen horses, carriages of the latest make, an automobile and facilities for heavy teaming. In 1901 he erected a commodious barn, 120 by 70 feet in dimensions.

Besides his livery plant Mr. Hayes owns three residences in Culver and other property of value,

He is also interested in a number of local corporations, including the Culver Water Works.

In politics he is a Republican, and although one of the most popular men of the locality, has evinced no desire for public preferment.

Mr. Hayes' wife, to whom he was married in January, 1897, was formerly Bertha E. Parker, daughter of Eli and Catherine (Spangler) Parker, both widely known residents of the county,

6 Ada Hays b. February 9, 1878, Bement, Piatt county Illinois; d. April 1967; m. April 3, 1900, Marshall, Indiana Elza Nathaniel Cromley b. August 18, 1874, Indiana

7 William Morton Hays b. January 22, 1881, Bement, Piatt county Illinois; d. January 1970

8 Clara Edna Hays b. August 23, 1884, Bement, Piatt, IL; d. December 1983 ; Dr.

9 Mary Olive Hays b. December 10, 1887, Bement Piatt county Illinois; d. November 7, 1936, Burr Oak, Marshall County, Indiana married July 17, 1909 Garland Webster Bogardus b. July 28, 1886, Maxinkuckee, Marshall County, Indiana Son of Alfred Newell Bogardus and Evangeline Calliet (See Bogardus Family); d. February 14, 1929, Marshall County, Indiana;

William Welsey Bogardus b. May 11, 1910, Culver, Marshall County, Indiana; d. November 7, 1936, Burr Oak, Marshall County, Indiana,

Thomas Newell Bogardus b. September 29, 1911, Culver, Marshall County, Indiana; d. January 7, 1999, Ohio

Robert O Bogardus b. January 4, 1914, Culver, Marshall County, Indiana; d. November 7, 1936, Burr Oak, Marshall County, Indianas

10. Mrs. Jno. M. Sullivan.