Edgar Hayden (1840-1906)

Died at Lowell, March 22, 1906, Edgar Hayden, born Oct. 16, 1840, a son of that well known pioneer settler, Nehemiah Hayden of West Creek.

EDGAR HAYDEN, son of Nehimiah and Harriet (Kitchell) Hayden, was born on the old Hayden homestead in West Creek Township, Lake County, Indiana, October 16, 1840 and died at his home in Lowell at 8:15 a.m., Thursday, March 22, 1906, at the age of 65 years, 6 months, and 6 days. His sickness -- heart and kidney trouble -- dates back over two years, during which time he was subject to very serious attacks; his life at times being despaired of, but he would rally and get up and around. Because of his weakened condition he was unable to withstand the last attack and although everything that a loving wife and a dutiful son and daughter could do was done, it was of no avail, he was forced to go.

He was a member of one of the most honored pioneer families in this section of the country. He was a good citizen and a man very highly respected by all his neighbors and acquaintances. Nov. 11, 1861 he was united in marriage with Miss Rachael Knisely. To this union three children, Nellie, now Mrs. C.A. Beebe, Seigle and Lucy, the latter dying in infancy. He and his family have resided in Lowell for over 20 years, in fact he had lived all his life within a radius of 10 miles of Lowell. His funeral occurred Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at West Creek church; a short service being held at the house. Rev. D. Idle, pastor of the M.E. Church, Lowell, preached the funeral discourse. The M.E. Church choir furnished the music. Funeral director John Castle had charge of the burial service. The following nephews acted as pall bearers: Grant Hayden, Merrit Hayden, Fred Hayden, Elmer Hayden, Thomas Hayden, Wallace Hayden.

Interment in the West Creek cemetery. He leaves his wife, two children, several grandchildren, four brothers, Jacob, Lewis, Cyrus, and William, two sisters, Mrs. P.A. Brooks and Mrs. Jackson Smith, both of Lowell, together with a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn him to whom the . . . [article ends]