On August 28th, 1915, the descendents of Nehemiah and Harriet to the number of three hundred or over gathered at the old Hayden Homestead at West Creek, Lake County, Indiana, to see what could be done about having an annual reunion of the Hayden family. It was a very enthusiastic meeting. A permanent organization was formed, and the following were elected to office:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Cyrus Hayden, Senior |
| Vice President | Cyrus Hayden, Junior |
| Treasurer | Cass Hayden |
| Corresponding Secretary | Thuel Hayden |
| Secretary | Alice H. Smith |
The day was spent in getting acquainted, and a social time was enjoyed by all present; a beautiful dinner was served at noon. A feature of the afternoon was a family group taken by Mr. Kilmer, Photographer of Crown Point, Ind. The afternoon passed all too quickly, and the day was voted a success by all. As the shadows began to lengthen we departed for out respective homes, hoping to meet again on Aug. 26, 1916.
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The following unidentified newspaper article was in a collection owned by Lowell Town Historian Richard Schmal:
Nehemiah Hayden, the honored ancestor of all the Hayden families scattered over this country, was born in New Jersey, October 27, 1790.* He is described as being not a large man, but full of vigor. He possessed many good traits of character that his descendants are generally noted for, among them being honesty, industry and good citizenship. His wife, Harriet, was born in New Jersey also. They were married and moved to Knox county, Ohio, and later to Lake county, Ind., near West Creek in 1837 where they established a home and a place in the world. The wife died in 1847, April 28*, at the age of 45 years. Mr. Hayden died April 20, 1856.*
They had a large family, consisting of nine sons and five daughters. The sons of Nehemish were Daniel, Andrew, Jacob, John, Joseph, Edgar, Cyrus, Lewis and William; the daughters, Mrs. Reece Kile, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Volney Dickey, Mrs. Hathaway and Mrs. Smith. The children grew up and most of them settled in the vicinity of Sherburnville, and the family has always held a place among the best people.
There were present at the reunion 303 of the descendants of the honored Nehemiah, and they enjoyed the blessings of the country handed down to them. A bountiful dinner, amounting almost to a barbecue, was served, and the enjoyment was apparent in each countenance. Cyrus Hayden Jr. made an address, and they spent the day visiting and relating experiences of the past. Among the older ones present were Cyrus Hayden Sr., Wm. Hayden and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, the latter being 74 years old, the oldest present.
The following officers were elected: Cyrus Hayden Sr., Lowell, President; Cyrus Hayden Jr. of Crown Point, Vice-President; C.J. Hayden, Grant Park, Secretary and Treasurer; Thuel Hayden, Lowell, Cor. Sec'y.
They decided to hold the meeting at the same place on the last Saturday in August in 1916.
[* NOTE -- Nehemiah Hayden's birth and death dates, as well as his wife's death date, are listed differently in other places. The West Creek Cemetery Index at the Lowell Public Library lists Nehemiah's life span as 1800-1856 and his wife Harriet's as 1802-1847. In Richard Schmal's "Pioneer History" column from Nov. 1980, Nehemiah Hayden's birth/death dates were listed as Oct. 27, 1798 to 1857, and his wife Harriet's were listed as 1802 to Apr. 16, 1847.]
On Aug. 26, 1916, the members of the Hayden families met at the Old Hayden Homestead for their second reunion. The day was spent in the usual way: in a social way by the older people, with games and sports for the young people. The Lowell Boys Band played at intervals during the day, and the music was enjoyed by all present. Letters of regret were read from absent members and all weddings, deaths and births were supposed to have been reported to the Sec., but as but few were handed in, I do not think there was a complete understanding in regard to it. Those elected to office were:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Cyrus Hayden, Senior |
| Vice President | Cyrus Hayden, Junior |
| Treasurer | Cass Hayden |
| Corresponding Secretary | Thuel Hayden |
| Secretary | Alice H. Smith |
Financial Report
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand | $15.35 | To Otto Braun Band Master | $25.00 |
| Collection | 41.90 | To William Hayden | 2.00 |
| To Thuel Hayden | 1.95 | ||
| To Ray Hayden | 2.19 | ||
| To Caro Hayden -- Printing cards | 3.50 | ||
| William Hayden | 1.10 | ||
| Sec book, Postage, etc. | .51 |
The following Aug. 31, 1916, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 1, column 3:
The relatives began to arrive at an early hour; by noon when the tables were spread there were about 300 to partake of the good things, several different states were represented. During the day there were 309 which registered.
After dinner a short business meeting was held, the following officers being elected for the coming year: Cyrus Hayden, of Lowell, President; Murray B. Hayden, Vice-president; Miss* Alice Smith, Secretary and Treasurer; Thuel A. Hayden, Corresponding Secretary.
The Lowell Boys' Band furnished music during the day, which the writer can truthfully say was appreciated by all, nothing but praise was heard for the boys.
The single men won in the ball game there.
The horse race was won by Minor Collins.
At a late hour all departed for their respective homes, hoping that they may have the privilege of meeting again next year on the last Saturday in August.
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| John Hayden | Mary Beath | Jan. 29, 1917 |
| Gilbert Hayden | June Jewel [? -- poor penmanship] | -- |
| Raymond Radeke | Mattie Hayden | June 16, 1917 |
| Lee Childress | Eva Hayden | -- |
| Ward Hathaway | Martha Zartman | -- |
| Clarence Low | -- | -- |
| -- | Milly Chipman | -- |
| Warner [Warren?] Nusbaum | -- | -- |
| Floyd Strickland | Elinor Hayhurst | -- |
| Frank Diss | -- | -- |
| Roy Pattee | Elva Spry | -- |
| -- | Lora Dickey | -- |
| Clinton Dickey | -- | -- |
| Arthur Sharkey | Mrs. Virgie Hayden Nautg[?] | -- |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ray Hayden | Robert Daniel | Dec. 5th, 1915 |
| -- | Howard Ray | Mar. 25th, 1917 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hayden | Ella May | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hayden | a son | July 6th, 1917 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dahl | a daughter | Jan. 5, 1917 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hathaway | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Hunt | Alice May | Nov. 9, 1916 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ray Beebe | Arthur John | July 18, 1917 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Archie Love | a son | Dec. 29, 1916 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ervie Brown | a daughter, Aline | Jan. 2, 1917 |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Elmer Hayden | November 25th, 1915 |
| Mary Beeman | -- |
| John Collins | Dec. 23, 1916 |
| Mamie Smith | Mar. 5, 1917 |
| William Hayden | Apr. 6, 1917 |
| Burdette Lee | May 31, 1917 |
| Ann Bryant | Oct. 13, 1916 |
| Elias Bryant | July 20, 1917 |
| Infant dau. of Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hathaway | -- |
On Aug. 25th, 1917, the third annual Hayden reunion was held at Oakland Park, Lowell, Ind. There were not as many present in the forenoon. But in the afternoon a large number were in attendance. Those coming from a distance were Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hayhurst and children Dorothy and Keith of Altousa, Kansas, also Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hayden of Providence Forge and Miss Hattie Hayden of Norfolk, Virginia. The day was spent in the usual way. An impromptu programme was gotten up in the afternoon. Mr. J. Burns of Coldwater, Mich., gave a reading and sang "Our Flag," which was highly applauded. The Misses Doris Clark and Vera Smith each gave a reading. Mrs. Martha Hayhurst gave a few pleasing remarks. Cyrus Hayden, Junior, in his genial pleasing manner gave a talk that made us all feel glad that we belong to the Hayden reunion.
Another pleasing feature of the afternoon enjoyment was the carving of a watermelon that weighted 40 pounds that was brought from Virginia by Mr. Robert Hayden. We that were fortunate enough to get a bite thought it tasted just like more. At the Business Session the officers were elected to serve another year.
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Cyrus Hayden, Senior |
| Vice President | Murray Hayden |
| Corresponding Secretary | Thuel Hayden |
| Secretary | Alice H. Smith |
The place of the next reunion to be decided later on. The date -- Sunday, Aug. 25th, 1918.
The Financial report reads as follows:
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand from Aug. 25th, 1916 |
$11.50 | To T.A. Hayden for cups & plates | $ 4.45 |
| Collection Aug. 25, 1917 |
15.25 | To John Hayden for baseballs | 2.25 |
| To S.T. Hayden for park and lumber rent | 5.75 | ||
| To Cyrus Hayden, Junior | .90 | ||
| To Murray Hayden for use of Mr. Abbott's chairs | 1.75 | ||
| To Mr. Haulin Editor of Grant Park Anchor for printing cards | 4.00 |
This Aug. 30, 1917, Lowell Tribune article appeared on page 1, column 3:
The relatives began to arrive at an early hour and at noon when the tables were spread there were about 250 to partake of the good things. After dinner a business meeting was held, and the following officers were elected: President, Cyrus Hayden; Vice President, Murray B. Hayden; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Alice Smith; Corresponding Secretary, T.A. Hayden. After attending to a number of things pertaining to the welfare of the organization, it was voted to hold the next reunion on the last Sunday in August, 1918, hoping by so doing to give every member of the family a chance to meet with the clan.
Cyrus Hayden, Jr., then entertained the bunch in well chosen words, speaking of those members of the family who have departed this life since the last meeting in 1916. Miss Vera Smith and Doris Clark each gave a reading. J.T. Burns spoke and sang praises for the stars and stripes.
Many different states were represented, Indiana and Illinois, of course, taking the lead. Kansas was represented by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hayhurst and children, Dorothy and Keith. Pennsylvania was represented by Mrs. J.C. Parmley and children, Oliver and Marjorie. Virginia by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayden and daughter, Hattie. Michigan by Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Burns.
It was an ideal day for the reunion and judging from the appearance of everything in general everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
At a late hour all departed for home, hoping to meet again in 1918.
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| _____ey Hayden | Clara Malthan | -- |
| George Hayden | Carrie Young | -- |
| Frank Patz | Lisa [Liva?] Hayden | Dec. 12, 1917 |
| Joseph Dinwiddie | Ina Hayden Lee | -- |
| William Black | Iretta Childress | Feb. 5, 1918 |
| George Keithley | Maud Childress | 1918 |
| Leslie Hathaway | Grace Dustman | Feb. 6, 1918 |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Will Hayden | Richard Hiram | Nov. 12th, 1917 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harold Carlin | Dorothy Helen | Dec. 13th, 1917 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ray Hayden | Earl Leroy | May 2, 1918 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ward Hathaway | a daughter | May 11th, 1918 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Shurte | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hayden | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Ayers | Dean Vincent | June 1st, 1918 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harold Smith | a daughter Manet [?] Maxine | June 14th, 1918 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Sharkey | Sarah Delphine | July 26, 1918 |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Mrs. Rachel Dodge Hayden | Feb. 25, 1918 |
| Frank Leonard Smith, soldier | Mar. 29th, 1918 |
| Mrs. Mary Edmonds* Hayden | Apr. 30th*, 1918 |
| Miss Leone Hayden | May 29th, 1918 |
[* NOTE -- West Creek Cemetery records at Lowell Public Library list Mary Hayden's maiden name as "Edmond" rather than "Edmonds." Also, her obituary, found in a scrapbook owned by Town Historian Richard Schmal, puts her death date a day earlier, as Apr. 29, 1918.]
The fourth annual reunion of the decedents of Nehemiah and Harriet Kitchell Hayden was held at Oakland Park, Lowell, Ind., on Aug. 25, 1918. About two hundred members were present at noontime. Many more, including visitors, coming in the afternoon.
Mrs. Lydia Hayden Trump and grandson Ralph Smith of Huntley, Montana, came the greatest distance to be with us on that day.
Two children of Nehemiah and Harriet Hayden attended the reunion, Cyrus Hayden Sr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Lowell.
A program was given in the afternoon. The Misses Vera Smith and Maurine Heighway each gave a reading. Frank Heighway of Crown Point gave a few pleasing remarks. Frank A. Pattee gave a speech in story form, telling incidents and anecdotes of the old Hayden families which happened years ago, and which we are always glad to listen to.
At the business session the following officers were elected to serve another year:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Cyrus Hayden, Senior |
| Vice President | Leroy Hayden |
| Corresponding Secretary | Thuel A. Hayden |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Edith B. Hayden |
The place of the next reunion Oakland Park. The date, the Sunday
preceding Labor Day, Aug. 31, 1919.
Mrs. Edith B. Hayden, Secy.
In the service: Fay Hayden and Merwin Hayden
The financial report reads as follows: Total 46.87
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand from Aug. 25, 1917 |
$7.75 | to G.W. Helig for 200 paper plates | $1.35 |
| Collection Aug. 25, 1918 |
39.12 | to William Sheets for chairs | 1.20 |
| to Wilbur Lumber Co. of hauling | .75 | ||
| to C.J. Hayden for announcement cards | 6.00 | ||
| to F.E. Nelson for park rent | 5.00 | ||
| to T.A. Hayden for boy at gate, service flag, coffee and postage | 3.10 |
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Frank Liston | Alta Hayden | -- |
| Clark Hayden | Irene Tramm | -- |
| _______ Cable | Ora Zartman | -- |
| Faye Hayden | -- | -- |
| Otis Clausen [Claussen?] | Grace Hayden | -- |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Otto Trump | -- | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Keithley | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hayden | -- | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. John Hayden | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Bert Strickland | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ben Hayden | a son | -- |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Mrs. Martha Kobelin | -- |
| Mrs. Ina Dinwiddie | -- |
The fifth annual reunion of the descendents of Nehemiah and Harriet Kitchell Hayden was held at Oakland Park, Lowell, Ind., Aug. 31, 1919.
About two hundred and twenty-five members were present. Many visitors came in the afternoon. Two children of Nehemiah and Harriet Hayden attended the reunion, Cyrus Hayden, Sr., and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Lowell.
Mrs. Lora[?] Finnerty, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Burrows and children of Cottage Grove, Oregon, and Otis Dickey of Edmonton, Alberta, came the greatest distance to be with us on that day.
The following officers were elected for the coming year:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Cyrus Hayden, Senior |
| Vice President | C.J. Hayden |
| Corresponding Secretary | T.A. Hayden |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Mrs. Edith B. Hayden |
After election of officers the clan was entertained by a short program:
A collection of $22.05 was taken in the afternoon.
The clan departed for their respective homes at a late hour hoping to all meet again next year on the Sunday preceding Labor Day at Oakland Park.
Cyrus Hayden, Pres.
Mrs. Edith B. Hayden, Secy.
The financial report reads as follows:
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand from Aug. 25, 1918 | $29.47 | Grant Bros Lemons, sugar | $4.00 |
| Collection, Aug. 31, 1919 | 22.05 | gate boy | 1.00 |
| -- | -- | Helig | .90 |
| -- | -- | Park rent | 5.00 |
| -- | -- | Park rent | 5.00 |
| Total | $51.52 | -- | $11.90 |
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Dewey Childress | Gladys Tilton | -- |
| Milford Hayden | Lorena Lewis | -- |
| Winston Howell | Mildred Hayden | -- |
| Monroe Hayden | Elvira Dickey | -- |
| Urvie Hayden | Helen Brooks | -- |
| Delbert Hayden | Mabel Surprise | -- |
| Charles Minninger | Fern Hayden | -- |
| Merwin Hayden | Birdie Twarchman[?] | -- |
| Will Morey | Addie Lowe | -- |
| Wallace Kramer | Velma Smith | - |
| A. Murray Hayden | Helen Cannon | -- |
| Albert Chipman | Emily Nelson | -- |
| Keith Hayhurst | Imogene | -- |
Births 1920
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Merritt Love | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Faye Hayden | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Childress | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Keithley | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Neil Black | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Urvie Hayden | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hayden | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Milford Hayden | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hayden | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dahl | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ross Cable | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lee Childress | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Strickland | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Brown | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Emery Collins | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Kitchell Hayhurst | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Hunt | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Winston Howell of Ohio | a son* | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Murray Bailey | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Carlin of Cal. | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Wilson | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Will Hayden | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank Patz | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank Diss | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hayhurst | a daughter | -- |
[* NOTE -- The son born to Winston and Mildred (nee Hayden) Howell was Ross Hayden Howell (Aug. 5, 1920-Jan. 7, 1980). -- This information comes from Ross Howell's daughter.]
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Ward Hathaway, Lowell | -- |
| Mrs. Maud Lloyd of Kansas | -- |
| Miss Evelyn Clark of Oklahoma | -- |
| Mr. Finnerty | -- |
The sixth annual reunion of the Hayden Clan was held at Oakland Park, Lowell, September 5, 1920. About two hundred members were present and a number of visitors.
The meeting was called to order by T.A. Hayden. After the reading of the minutes of the last meeting, the following officers were elected for the coming year:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Cyrus Hayden, Senior |
| Vice President | Merritt Hayden |
| Corresponding Secretary | T.A. Hayden |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Mrs. Edith Hayden |
It was decided to send out invitations to all members of the large family next year. Twenty-four births, twelve marriages and four deaths were reported by the secretary.
C. J. Hayden asked the members to meet at Grant Park, Ill., next year. The invitation was accepted.
T.A. Hayden had the Hayden Family record books with him for distribution.
The Misses Mary Hayden, Vera Smith and Eunice Dickey entertained us with several readings. On account of rain the members adjourned at an early hour hoping to all meet again next year on the Sunday preceding Labor Day at Grant Park, Ill.
Cyrus Hayden, Sr., Pres.
Mrs. Edith B. Hayden, Sec.
The financial report reads as follows:
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand from Aug. 1919 | $39.62 | Park rent | $3.50 |
| Paper plates | .85 | ||
| Chairs | 1.00 | ||
| [Total] | $ 5.35 |
[* NOTE -- The 1920 balance was totaled at $34.27 for the coming year.]
[The following article was found in the August 25, 1921, Lowell Tribune on page 1, column 3, but it does not appear in the Hayden reunion scrapbook:
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Mr. Gunders* | Miss Georgia Smith | -- |
| Kitchell Hayden | Miss Madeline Minninger | -- |
| Harry Petrie | Miss Rubie Hayhurst | -- |
| Teddy Ferris | Miss Freda Love | -- |
| Willie Diss | Ada Hatfield | -- |
| Harry Smith | Carrie Stranche | -- |
[* NOTE -- A newspaper article on the marriage of Georgia Smith lists her husband's name as Clarence Lee Gunderson (rather than "Gunders"). ]
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Strickland | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Kitchell Hayden | a daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. A. Murray Hayden | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank Phebus | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Monroe Hayden | a girl | -- |
| Mrs. Martha Hathaway | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harry Smith | a son | -- |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Mrs. Lydia Trump | -- |
Deaths 1921-1922
| NAME | DATE |
| Frank Heighway | -- |
The seventh annual reunion of the Hayden clan was held at Grant Park, Ill., September 4, 1921. About two hundred and fifty members were present and a number of visitors.
A fine basket dinner was served, and a short business session was held. After the reading of the minutes the following officers were elected for the coming year:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Cyrus Hayden, Senior |
| Vice President | C.J. Hayden |
| Secretary-Treasurer | T.A. Hayden |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Mrs. Edith B. Hayden |
Seven births, six marriages and one death were reported since our last reunion.
It was decided to meet at Island Park, Momence, Ill., next year.
Miss Eunice Dickey, Mrs. Freda Ferris, and Neil Smith entertained the crowd with several readings. Mrs. Eva Dickey gave an interesting talk on the genealogy of the Kitchell branch of the great grandfather Hayden family tracing back thirteen generations. Mrs. Alice Smith read a letter from a Georgia Hayden at Gilford, Maine, also an account of a Hayden reunion held at Dexter, Maine. The members adjourned at a late hour hoping to all meet again next year on the Sunday preceding Labor Day at Momence, Ill.
Cyrus Hayden, Sr., President
Mrs. Edith B. Hayden, Secretary
The financial report reads as follows:
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand from Sept. 1920 | $34.27 | Gleaners Coal and Lumber Co. G.P. | $2.00 |
| Grant Park Anchor for printing | 2.50 | ||
| Total | $4.50 |
[* NOTE -- There must have been an error along the way, because an entry in a different color of ink stated the following]: $29.77 should read $31.56
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Adelbert Werkheiser [Workheiser?] | Audrey Hayden | Dec. 10, '21 |
| Will Beeman | Mamie Roberts | -- |
| Cecil Kenney | Mabel Einsphar | -- |
| Elmer Childress | Mary Little | -- |
| Gilbert Pattee | Alberta Pairot | -- |
Births 1921-1922
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Farris [Ferris?] | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Keithley | -- | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lee Childress | -- | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harry Hathaway | Dorothy Grace | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Wasson [Wason?] | Doris Marie | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Roy Pattee | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Winston Howell | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Mckinley Hayden | [Beatrace Ola?] | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lucian Hayden | June Marie | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Urvie Hayden | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Albert Chipman | a boy | -- |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Frank F. Heighway | -- |
| Almeda Hayden -- Topeka, Ind. | July 2, 1922 |
The Hayden clan held their eighth annual reunion Sunday, September 3, 1922, at Island Park, Momence, Ill. Three hundred or more members were present and many visitors. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Hayden and Mrs. Nancy Kelsey, all of Lowell, Ind., were the oldest members attending.
Mrs. Will Brannon of Billings, Montana; Mrs. Elmer Hayden of Azusa[?], California; Mrs. Chas. Hayhurst of Altoona, Kansas; and Mrs. Sylvia Carney [Carnie?] of Iowa were the long distance visitors.
A most sumptuous dinner was served at one o'clock on the long tables under the trees. At the short business session held, Cyrus Hayden Sr. was made honorary president for life.; T.A. Hayden, acting president; Mrs. Edith B. Hayden, Sec. Treas.
Six marriages, eleven births and two deaths were reported. Mrs. Alice Smith spoke a few words in memory of Mr. Will Watson, a departed friend of the Hayden family; Miss Irma Dinwiddie of Crown Point gave two excellent readings. Mrs. H.S. Love spoke of new books which give data of the Kitchell branch of our large family.
The young folks enjoyed themselves at various games and sports during the afternoon.
Cyrus Hayden Sr. and Henry Hathaway were appointed on a committee to look after the securing or new markers for the graves of the great grandfather and great grandmother Hayden at West Creek cemetery.
Amount of collection, $52.25. Everyone present seemed to be happy and glad to be there. The meeting adjourned at 5 P.M., expecting to meet again next year on the Sunday preceding Labor Day at Lowell, Ind.
Cyrus Hayden Sr., Pres.
Mrs. Edith B. Hayden, Sec.-Treas.
The financial report reads as follows:
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand from Sept. 1921 | $31.56 | Melons | $6.80 |
| Cigars | 6.75 | ||
| Candy | 3.20 | ||
| Bat | .25 | ||
| Balls | 2.50 | ||
| Watchman | 1.00 | ||
| Ice | .75 | ||
| [total] | $21.25 |
To Mr. Cyrus Hayden, Sr., pd. on marker $62.06. (half of this went to
Hathaway)
Treasury exhausted.
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Miner Collins | Anna Einspahr | -- |
| Ransome Murry | Maleta Hayden | -- |
| Fred Minninger | Vera Smith | -- |
| George Stuppy | Violet Hayden | -- |
| Forrest Hayden | Mildred Hogan | -- |
| Emery Aldridge | Lucelia Hathaway | -- |
| Archie Hathaway | -- | -- |
| Frank Loverin[?] | -- | -- |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Robert Belt of California | -- |
| Wallace Hayden of Lowell | -- |
| Cyrus Hayden, Sr., of Lowell | -- |
| Mrs. Laura Zartman | -- |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank Patz | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank Diss | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Keith Hayhurst | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clark Hayden | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Kitchell Hayden | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Urvie Hayden | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank Phebus | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Keithley | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Smith | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Childress | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Will Black | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Merritt Love | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Roy Windbigler | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Ferris | a son | -- |
Hayden Reunion
The ninth reunion of the Hayden Clan was held at Oakland Park Sunday, September 2, 1923. One hundred and twenty members ate dinner at the park. Many more came in the afternoon.
A brief business meeting was held, and Grant Hayden was elected President and Mrs. Bert C. Hayden Sec. Treas. Eight marriages, four deaths and fourteen births were reported since last year. A program committee was appointed for the coming year as follows: Mrs. Vera Minninger of Lowell; Mrs. Irene Hayden of Grant Park, Ill.; Miss Florence Hayden of Momence, Ill.; Mr. Ben Hayden of Crown Point, Ind.
The new marker at the graves of Nehemiah and Harriet Kitchell Hayden at West Creek cemetery has been placed since our last reunion. Friends are being solicited to pay the bill and we hope to mark the account paid in full before next year.
Next meeting will be held at Oakland Park on Sunday preceding Labor Day, 1924.
Grant Hayden, President
Mrs. Bert C. Hayden, Sec. Treas.
The financial report reads as follows:
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Treasury exhausted from Sept. 1922. | -- | Chairs | $1.50 |
| Collection | $142.00 | Sugar, plates, coffee, cheese cloth at Harry Gordons | 2.00 |
| Flowers for Cyrus Hayden, Sr. | 5.00 | ||
| to Henry Hathaway | 50.00 | ||
| Another to Henry Hathaway | 30.00 | ||
| to Mrs. Cyrus Hayden | 50.00 |
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Oakes Van Alstine | Ethel Studor | -- |
| Ernest Blanton | Frances Smith of Cal. | Feb. |
| -- | Madiline Hayden | ______ Comeford [Comford?] |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Minningers' twins | -- |
| Mrs. Frank Hayden | -- |
| Walter Cleaver | -- |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Kramer of Kansas City | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Bert Strickland | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Strickland | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Minninger | twin boys | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hayden | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Irvie [Urvie?] Hayden | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harry Petrie | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Ernest Keithley | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Emery Collins | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Willie Diss | Keith Wayne | -- |
| Delbert Workheiser [Werkheiser?] | a boy | -- |
[* NOTE -- Crossed out was the record "To Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Sark a child."]
Hayden Reunion
The tenth annual Hayden reunion was held at the Lowell High school grounds, Sunday August 31, 1924. Nearly two hundred members met to enjoy the picnic dinner and the afternoon program. Mrs. Fred Minninger of Lowell; Mrs. Daniel Smith of Illinois; Miss Margaret Hayden, Miss Irma Lee Dinwiddie and Miss Dorothy Bruce of Crown Point entertained with readings and musical numbers.
The secretary reported twelve births, four deaths and four marriages in the family the past year. The next meeting will be held at Lowell on the Sunday preceding Labor Day 1925. Collection $26.86.
Thuel A. Hayden, Pres.
Mrs. Bert C. Hayden, Sec. Treas.
The financial report reads as follows:
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand from 1923 | $3.50 | Chairs | $1.00 |
| Collection | $26.86 | to Mrs. Cyrus Hayden, Sr. | $15.00 |
| to Mr. Henry Hathaway | $10.00 |
[Mathematical computations show the balance forwarded to the next year at $4.36.]
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Cecil Diss | Miss Suter | -- |
| Robert Engle | Edith Chipman | -- |
| Gerald Childress | Rosie Wietbrock | -- |
| Dr. Hugh Hayden | Flaey Sanger | -- |
| Mr. Smith | Mrs. Martha Hathaway | -- |
| Cleo Hayden | Dora Aiken | -- |
| Merwin Hayden | Marie Krumm | -- |
| James Dickey | Martha Huber | -- |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Thomas Hayden | -- |
| Miss Ernestine Hayden | -- |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Childress | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. D.A. Comford [Comeford?] | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Kitchell Hayden | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dahl | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hayden | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harry Petrie | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Childress | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Otis Claussen [Clausen?] of Ft. Wayne | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Miner Collins | a girl | -- |
| (Frances Hayden) Bedell | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harry Fowler | a boy | -- |
Hayden Reunion
The eleventh annual reunion of the Hayden family was held at Oakland Park in Lowell Sunday, Sept. 6th, 1925. Two hundred members met to celebrate the event. A picnic dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour, followed by a short business meeting. After the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, it was decided to hold the next meeting at the Lake County Fair Grounds. The secretary reported eight marriages, eleven births and two deaths during the past year.
Ben Hayden was elected president for the coming year. Mrs. H.S. Love gave a short talk and a reading. Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Mrs. Nancy Kelsey and Mrs. Rachel Hayden were the oldest relatives present and Robert Elliot Dahl was the youngest. Mrs. Samuel Carvey and Mr. and Mrs. Judson Hayden of Iowa came the longest distance to be with us on that day.
The next meeting will be held at Crown Point on the Sunday preceding Labor Day, 1926.
Ben Hayden, President
Mrs. Bert C. Hayden, Sec.-Treas.
The financial report reads as follows:
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand from 1924 | $4.36 | Chairs at Sheets | $.75 |
| Collection | 26.03 | Harry Gordons Mercantile | 1.84 |
| [total] | $2.59 |
[Mathematical computations show the balance to be forwarded to the next year at $27.80 in the Treasury.]
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE | PLACE |
| Donald Clark | Lydia Voltmer | -- | -- |
| _______ Williams | Leah Collins | -- | -- |
| Clay Hayden | Miss Mildred Knight | Dec. 26, 1925 | -- |
| Frank Einspahr | Ella Juergerson | -- | -- |
| George Hayden | Ila Davis | -- | Colorado |
| Loraine Lowe | Ila Davis | -- | Colorado |
| Manford Pattee | Mabel Moody* | -- | -- |
[* NOTE -- Although this reunion book listed the maiden name of Manford Pattee's bride as "Moody," their wedding announcement in the Lowell Tribune listed it as "Woody."]
Deaths
| NAME | DATE | PLACE |
| Robert Gorball | -- | -- |
| Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Liston | -- | -- |
| Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hayden | -- | -- |
| Leslie Hathaway | -- | Roanoke, Ind. |
| Wm. Brannon | -- | Billings, Montana |
| Mrs. Elmer Hayden | -- | -- |
| Geo. Van Alstine | -- | -- |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Loraine Love | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Childress | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Kramer | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Keithley | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank Liston | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walter Hayden | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Will Childress | a boy | -- |
| Lewis Carney | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Blanton | a boy | -- |
Members of the Hayden family held an enjoyable reunion at the Lake County Fair Grounds at Crown Point Sunday, Sept. 5, 1926. A delicious picnic dinner was enjoyed at the noon hour, followed by a short business meeting.
The same officers were elected for another year. The secretary reported seven marriages, nine births and seven deaths during the past year. Thuel Hayden, Murray B. Hayden and Lewis Pattee were appointed on a flag and banner committee. Mrs. Daniel Smith was appointed chairman of the sick committee.
The Misses Irma Lee Dinwiddie and Margaret Hayden entertained with several musical numbers. The Misses Jennie Dielel[?] of Crown Point and Velma Pemble of Grant Park entertained with readings.
Frank Pattee of Crown Point and Rev. C.A. Brown of Lowell each gave a splendid talk which was enjoyed by all present. Rev. Brown dismissed the gathering with prayer.
Regrets were sent to all the sick ones for their inability to attend, and it was voted to have a banner made and never to hold another reunion until it was flying at the side of Old Glory.
Ben Hayden, President
Mrs. Bert C. Hayden, Sec. and Treasurer
The financial report reads as follows:
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand | $27.80 | to Ben Hayden for the day's expenses | $10/20 |
| Collection | 18.25 | Mrs. Bert C. Hayden for writing paper and stamps | .75 |
| [total] | $46.05 | [total] | $10.95 |
[Mathematical computations show the balance for the next year to be $35.10.]
Marriages -- 1927 Report
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Vivian Hayden | Marion Nelson | -- |
| Chester Kellogg | Merle Belshaw | -- |
| Walter Childress | Nelda Kenney | -- |
| Forrest Hayden | Edna Hagen | -- |
| Robert K. Dickey | Leneita[?] Christopher | -- |
| Forrest Smith | Helen Petrie | -- |
| Charles Reiser* | Doris* Clark | -- |
| Archie Childress | Marie Hamman | -- |
| Arthur Tidwell | Cora Hayden Bell | -- |
[* NOTE -- In her father's obituary, Doris Clark's name appears as "Dorris Rizer." And while her husband's name is listed here as "Charles Reiser," later in this Hayden Family Tree book (the 17th Reunion Birth Records, 1931) his name is listed as "Rizer."]
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Mrs. Caroline Hayden | -- |
| Mrs. Rachel Hayden | -- |
| Fred Hayden | -- |
| Mrs. Nancy Kelsey | -- |
| A.D. Smith | -- |
| Kenneth Gordon | June 14th* |
| Gladys Sorenson | -- |
[* NOTE -- This source lists the death date of Kenneth Gordon as June 14, but his obituary lists it as June 15, 1927.]
Births -- 1927 Report
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Williams | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. A.D. Smith | a son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. O.E. Peterson | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dahl | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Vivian Hayden | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clay Hayden | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Donald Clark | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Keithley | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walter Childress | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Childress | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lorraine Love | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hosback | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Minor Collins | a boy | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Emery Collins | a girl | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Dickey | a boy | -- |
On Sunday, Sept. 5, 1927, the Hayden clan met at the Lake County Fair Grounds for their 13th annual reunion. About 200 people were present for the delicious picnic dinner.
A business session was called later by the President, Ben Hayden. The minutes of the last reunion were read by Mrs. Edith Hayden, Secretary. Mrs. Dan Smith gave a report telling of visiting twenty-five families. It was decided to hold the next meeting at Lowell, Indiana.
Officers elected for the coming year were as follows:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Wm. H. Morey |
| Vice President | Jodie Hayden |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Vera Minninger |
An entertainment committee was appointed as follows: W.H. Morey, chairman; Mrs. H.S. Love; Miss E. Hayden; Mrs. Dan Smith; Mrs. Lewis Pattee.
A talk by Rev. Adkins of Crown Point was very much enjoyed.
The oldest person present was Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, aged 85. The youngest one present was "Dickie" Wilson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Wilson of Whiting. Chas. Hayden, son of Daniel Hayden, aged 75 years, was the oldest grandchild of the clan present.
During the past year seven members of the clan passed into the great beyond.
There were nine marriages reported and fourteen births -- nine girls and five boys.
A collection was taken to defray necessary expenses. This amounted to $25.10.
The remainder of the afternoon was spent in renewing old acquaintances and making new ones.
Vera L. Minninger, Sec.-Treas.
Financial Report
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand | $35.20 | L.J. Scritchfield -- flag & pennant | $11.50 |
| Collection | 25.10 | Ben Hayden - day's expenses | 4.12 |
| -- | -- | Cyrus Hayden -- flowers | 6.00 |
| [Total] | $60.30 |
[Mathematical computations brought the next year's balance to $38.68.]
Marriages -- 1928 Report
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Burdette Hayden | Helen Burroughs | -- |
| Russell Burroughs | Pauline Kelsey | -- |
| -- | Hattie Hayden | -- |
| Wesley Hayden | Amelia Cook | -- |
| Joseph Richardson | Evelyn Hayden | -- |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Mrs. Elizabeth Smith | -- |
| Phyllis Jean Cleaver | -- |
| Dean Smith | -- |
| Vivian Cleaver | -- |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Loraine Cleaver | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Robt. Dickey | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Forrest Hayden | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Carl Rowe | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Kitchel[l] Hayden | daughter | -- |
The 14th annual Hayden reunion was held at Oakland Park, Lowell, Ind., Sept. 2nd, '28.
A bountiful picnic dinner was enjoyed after which the clan, numbering about 200, assembled for a picture.
The meeting was then called to order by W.H. Morey, President. Minutes of the last meeting were read.
Flay Sanger Hayden, Velma Pemble and Eunice Dickey then favored [us] with readings. A ukulele duet by Dora & Evelyn Hayden was also much appreciated. An interesting letter from Cyrus Hayden, Anaheim, Calif., was received by the Secretary, but a bad storm broke up the meeting before this could be read, or a complete record of births, deaths and marriages made.
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Owing to the hurried breaking up of the meeting no definite plans were made for the next year but by common consent it was agreed to hold the next reunion at Crown Point Fair Grounds, officers holding over for another year.
Financial Report
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand 9-1-29 | $38.68 | to Wm. Morey for day's expenses | $ 7.39 |
| to Neil Smith for prizes | 6.77 |
[* NOTE -- The balance carried over to the next year was $24.52.]
Vera L Minninger, Sec. Treas.
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Dickey | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Mildren Hayden | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Burdette Hayden | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Kenney | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walt Childress | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Archie Childress | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Childress | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Childress | girl | -- |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Leslie Smith | -- |
| Mrs. Frank Love* | -- |
| James Love | -- |
| Millard Love | -- |
| Millie Chipman Hosbach | -- |
[* NOTE -- The person listed as "Mrs. Frank Love" may actually have been Clara Dickey Love, who married Francis A. Love. Clara Dickey Love died in California in Dec. 1928.]
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Wm. Klatte [Klatts?] | Ruth Edna Smart | -- |
| Leroy Verson[?] | Marie F. Smart | -- |
| Gerald Dickinson | Irma Dinwiddie | -- |
| Radford Hayden | Florence Hillman | -- |
| Harold Strickland | Grace Hathaway | -- |
The 15th annual Hayden reunion was held at the Lake Co. fair grounds Sept 1, 1929.
At noon a picnic lunch was enjoyed by about two hundred members of the clan. Later a short business meeting was held electing officers for the coming year as follows:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Cyrus Hayden |
| Vice President | Ben Hayden |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Vera Minninger |
It was decided to hold the next reunion at the Lake Co. fair grounds again on the usual day, the Sunday preceding Labor Day.
Wm. H. Morey entertained with a clever reading "The Wedding Fee." Mrs. Dan Smith gave an interesting report of their golden wedding anniversary. The oldest descendant present: Mrs. Ellen Van Alstine celebrated her 83rd birthday on reunion day and was given a rousing hand by the clan members. Mrs. Maria Hayden was present, she being the only living daughter-in-law of Nehemiah Hayden.
Eight births, five deaths and four marriages were reported since last reunion. An interesting bit of Hayden family history was given by Mrs. Dan Smith which was published with report of the reunion.
Financial report
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Bal. on hand 9-1-29 | $24.52 | Wm. Morey (expenses) | $3.39 |
| Coll. | 17.77 | Waltin Smith (expenses) | 1.92 |
| [Total] | $42.29 |
[* NOTE -- Balance carried over to the next year: $ 36.98]
Vera Minninger, Sec.-Treas.
The 16th annual Hayden reunion was held at the Lake County Fair Grounds Aug. 31, 1930.
The crowd assembled shortly before noon and enjoyed a "pot luck" dinner. Later, the President Cyrus Hayden called everyone together in the Fine Arts building where a program and business meeting was held.
Because 1930 was the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Peter & Harriet Bieler, Dwight, Ill., and Roy & Emma Bailey, Crown Point, Ind., each was asked to stand and received a rousing hand by everyone present.
The minutes of the 1929 meeting were read by the Secretary, Vera Minninger, and approved.
Letters were read by Mrs. Dan Smith from Sarah Hayden and Martha Hayhurst. Dit[?] Love spoke of visiting Archie Love and, on his trip to California, Thuel Hayden visited Sylvia Hayden Carnie [Carney?], Lewi Carnie [Carney?] & Finity [Finnerty?] family, Cleavers, Floyd Hayden, Sherm Hayden, Ermie Dickey, Roy (son) Ed Haydens' & Elmer Smith. Readings were given by Velma Pemble and Louise Aiken and were much enjoyed.
Officers were elected for the coming year as follows:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Cyrus Hayden |
| Vice President | Bert D. Hayden |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Grace H. Strickland |
It was decided to hold the next meeting at the Crown Point Fair Grounds on the Sunday preceding Labor Day as is the usual custom.
Financial Report Bal. on hand 43.00 [Total] 52.12
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Bal. on hand 9-1-30 | $36.98 | To Cyrus Hayden, Pres. for expenses | $9.12 |
| Collection | 15.14 | ||
| [Total] | $52.12 |
[* NOTE -- Balance carried over to the next year was $43.00.]
Grace Hathaway Strickland, Sec. Treas.
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. James Dickey | daughter | May 3 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lee Childress | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Archie Childress -- daughter | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Charles Rizer | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Hayden -- daughter | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Klatts [Klatte?] | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Ponto | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Childress | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Forrest Smith | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Dickey | -- | June 2 |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Dan Smith | Mar. 8, 1931 |
| Mrs. Helen Collins | May 1931 |
| Glen Kelsey | -- |
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE | PLACE |
| Kenneth Cady ["_____ Carnie" is written above "Cady"] |
Jennie Gunlock | -- | -- |
| Frank J. Pratt | Julia Viola Dickey | -- | Alberta, Canada |
| Floyd D Focht | Dorothy Hayhurst | -- | Ponca City, Okla. |
| Calvin Walker | Agnes Myer | -- | Vale, S.D. |
| Ray D. Castell [Casteel?] | Gladys Walker | -- | Vale, S.D. |
| Ina Cady | -- | -- | Millersburg, Ill. |
| John Wise | Abbie _______ | -- | Billings, Mont. |
| Gordon Foster Smith | Edna _______ | -- | Carmel, Cal. |
The 17th Hayden reunion was held in the fine arts building at Crown Point Sept. 6, 1931. It was an ideal day and there was a bounteous dinner served at 1 o'clock as usual. About 125 registered.
Cyrus Hayden, the president, called the meeting to order and different items of business were taken care of after which the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Merritt Hayden |
| Vice President | Claud Hayden |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Lyrrel Brown |
It was decided not necessary to take up a collection this year. Pres. suggested holding next reunion at Sherburnville because that was the home of so many of the older ones; a motion was made & carried to that effect.
There were 8 births, 9 marriages, 3 deaths reported. It was suggested a member from each family be selected to make a report to the sec'y of all births, deaths & marriages. The meeting then adjourned to meet next year on the Sunday preceding Labor Day as has been the custom, at Sherburnville, Ill., and make it not only a reunion but a home coming as well. The rest of the afternoon was enjoyed visiting and playing ball. We were very pleased to have with us Mr. & Mrs. Claud Clark from Boynton, Okla., who haven't been able to attend for so many years.
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Minninger | daughter | Oct. 10 |
| Mr. & Mrs. George Hayden | daughter | Oct. 13 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank Liston | son | March 5 |
| Mr. & Mrs. William Taylor | daughter | March 15 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Childress | daughter | March 12 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walter Childress | boy | March 13 |
| Mr. & Mrs. George Clark | daughter | June 25 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Claude Hayden | daughter | April 17 |
| Mr. & Mrs. James Dickey | daughter | June 27 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Warren [Warner?] Nusbaum | son | June 30 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Percy Morrison | son | Dec. 6 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Art Williams | son | July 22 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Pratt | daughter | Oct. 29 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lester Hayden, Jr. | son | Feb. 4 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ray Casteel [Castell?] | son | June 16 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Smith | twins, son & daughter | March |
| Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brannon | twin daughters | May 27 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Focht | son | May 31 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Richardson | twin sons | June 26 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Shurr | daughter | Aug. 26 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Smith | boy | Jan. 12 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Glen Hayden | Zern | June 30 |
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| William Taylor | Vera Hayden | Aug. 28, '31 |
| Fred Giesa | Julia Stuppy | Oct. 3, '31 |
| Herbert Rosenthal | Evelyn Hayden | March 23, '32 |
| Walter Tittle | Neva Smith | June 18, '32 |
| Clarence Schneider | Ruth Hunt | Feb. 18 |
| Eric Hayden | Marcilla Quinn | Oct. 10 |
| Sherrill Hayden | Edna Maynard | Aug. 17, '32 |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Chas. Hayden | March 10 |
| Robert Hayden, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ben Hayden | March 11 |
| Joyce Dahl, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dahl | May 28 |
| Judd Hayden | July 25 |
| Charles Loverin | Dec. 13, '31 |
| Susie Love Rivers | Feb. 28 |
The eighteenth Hayden reunion was held at Sherburnville Sept. 4th with the largest attendance for several years. A cafeteria dinner was held in the community hall after which about 225 registered. Some of the younger men went to the ball diamond and enjoyed an exciting game of kitten ball while the rest of the clan went to the church and enjoyed the following program with the president Merritt Hayden presiding:
Music by Russel Bradshaw & Wanita Smith
Reading by Velma Pemble
Vocal solo by Nelda Knisley
Vocal solo by Wanita Smith
Reading by Vera Minninger
Vocal duet by Nelda Knisley & Wanita Smith
Talk by Rueben Hess of Kentland, Ind., relating some of a village
schoolmaster's experiences as he saw them about 35 years ago when he
served in that capacity at Sherburnville and neighboring schools and had
for his pupils a great many members of this clan. This was very much
enjoyed.
Thuel Hayden introduced Mr. Clarence Hayden from Chicago who with his brother Mr. Wallace Hayden had come for the purpose of finding some connection between our family and their family. He gave a very interesting talk on how they have traced their linage back to the year 1630 and have helped other Hayden lines do the same. We are hoping to find that connecting link sometime.
The secretary reported 23 births of which there are three sets of twins, 7 marriages and 6 deaths. A bill of $5.39 was paid to cover the expenses of the day. A motion was made and carried to hold the reunion next year at the same place with the same officers retained. Meeting adjourned with everyone feeling Merritt and his assistants had made the home coming a success in every way.
Lyrrel Brown, Sec'y
Financial Report
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Riser [Reiser?] | daughter | Dec. 14, 1932 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Dickinson | son | Feb. 11, 1933 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Orville Hayden | daughter | June 4, 1933 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Fred Giesa | daughter | July 22, 1933 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Archie Childress | daughter | Aug. 27, 1933 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Spencer | son | Jan. 22, 1933 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Pattee | son | Oct. 15, 1932 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Manford Pattee | son | June 8, 1933 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Eric Hayden | daughter | May 1933 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Minor Collins | -- | April '34 |
[Yes, the last birth entry did have the year '34 written on it.]
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Cyrus Hayden | Emma Hackett | Sept. 23, 1932 |
| Joe Clark | Mary Whitehead | Dec. 28, 1932 |
| George Fisher | Ruth Clark | April 30, 1933 |
| Curtis Watson | Leona Dickey | Dec. 25, 1932 |
| George Sharp | Celestia Dewey | -- |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Sara Bell Clark | Sept. 6, 1932 |
| Maud Keithley | Sept. 30, 1932 |
| Lucy Hayden | Feb. 12, 1933 |
| Hiram Hayden | March 25, 1933 |
| Andrew Love | April 14, 1933 |
| Lura [Laura?] Cleaver | May 6, 1933 |
| Ellen Van Alstine | June 27, 1933 |
| Sherman Hayden | July 4, 1933 |
| Charles Rivers | Dec. 23, 1932 |
| Julia Keeley | April 9, 1934 -- age 92 yr., 5 mo., 29 days |
[Yes, 1934 was the year written on the last death entry. This record was also entered in the 21st (1934) reunion records.]
The nineteenth Hayden reunion was held at Sherburnville Sept. 3 with the usual large attendance. The weather was fine and about 1 o'clock a wonderful dinner was served cafeteria [style] to which every one present did justice. Games of ping-pong, horse-shoe and kitten-ball were enjoyed by young and old while an overflowing crowd filled the church to hear the good program which had been prepared. The main feature of this entertainment was the orchestra composed entirely with one exception of Hayden descendants, namely Glen Love, leader; grace Love, pianist; other instruments: Ruth Hathaway, Hattie Gorball, Ethel Love, Verna Childress, Gerald Alger, Gladys Gorball, Martha Jean Hathaway, Jeanette Dahl, Phyllis Bailey, Harriet Wason, Oliver Parmely and Marjorie Parmely. After they were introduced and had given several fine selections the president opened the meeting by thanking everyone who had helped with the day's program and urged everyone to come next year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the clan, then called on Judge Strickland for a talk, who having spent almost his entire life among the clan takes a keen interest in them. Other numbers on the program were recitations by Dorothy Hathaway (in costume), Garneta Diss and Donna Hayden; vocal solo by Wanita Smith.
The business part of the meeting was soon dispensed with by deciding to come to Sherburnville again next year with Merritt Hayden Pres., Harold Smith Vice Pres, Lyrrel Brown Sec'y. A rising note of thanks was given the orchestra when the meeting adjourned and the rest of the day was spent in renewing acquaintances and reminiscing.
[Financial Report]
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Bal. Aug. 30, 1933 | $32.84 | Check Sept. 12, 1933 | $8.23 |
| check | .02 |
[* NOTE -- The balance for the coming year was $24.59.]
This 20th annual Hayden reunion was held at Sherburnville Sept. 2 with a small attendance for dinner on the account of the rainy morning. But the crowd enlarged to 140 for the program. The orchestra led off the progam composed of 12 members of the Hayden descendants. They rendered a number of selections which was heartily enjoyed [and] led by Mr. Bassett.
Other numbers on the program were:
Alice Smith's family was represented with 4 generations.
We had with us Mengo Smith and wife of Arkansas who were from the greatest distance. There were 7 members that had attended all 20 reunions.
Merritt Hayden, President, had several different items of business taken care of after which the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Harry Hathaway |
| Vice President | Harold Smith |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Flora Hunt |
[Financial Report]
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand Sept. 2, 1934 | $24.59 | Check to M. Hayden Nov. 3, 1934 | $10.47 |
| -- | -- | Check to Leyrell [Lyrrell?] Hathaway for leader Feb. 3 | 3.00 |
| Balance left over on hand | $11.12 | to the bank | 1.00 |
| Total | $10.12 |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Murray Bailey | daughter | Oct. 14, 1933 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Kitchel[l] Hayden | daughter | Jan 21, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Frank Patz | daughter | Feb. 6, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Keith Gordon | daughter | April 19, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Keith Love | boy | April 22, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. O.E. Peterson | daughter | July 20, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Joe Clark | boy | Sept. 9, 1933 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Murray Hayden | boy | July 12, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Smith | twins, boy & daughter | Aug. 23, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Schroeder [Schrader?] | boy | Nov. 16, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Smith | daughter | July 16, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Gilbert | daughter | May 27, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Erwin [Irwin?] Dickey, Jr. | son | Jan. 1, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Cady | son | Jan 26, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Minor Collins | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harold L. Strickland | son | July 1 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Smith | daughter | Feb. 10, 1936 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Gilbert | daughter | Aug. 14, 1935 |
[* NOTE -- Some of the dates go beyond the year of the reunion. Perhaps these records were added at a later time.]
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Rupert E. Gerischke* [Grischke?] | Dorothy Smith | Oct. 28, 1933 |
| Keith Gordon | Mary Beckman | June 1933 |
| John Armstrong | Margaret Hayden | May 12, 1934 |
| Fred Roushelange | Marjorie Windbigler | June 9, 1934 |
| Harry Hinnerger | Velma Pemble | June 6, 1934 |
| John H. Garrett | Hattie Hayden | Aug. 28, 1934 |
| Wilmont Tabbet[?] | June Adele Dickey | -- |
[* NOTE -- The name "Gerischke (Grischke)" was spelled with both variations in the Hayden family scrapbook. An obituary of Rupert Gerischke's father-in-law spelled the name "Grischke."]
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Melvin Love | Sept 23, 1933 |
| Jane Hathaway | Nov. 23, 1933 |
| John Sartman [Zartman?] | Jan. 2, 1934 |
| Robert Sark | Jan 14, 1934 |
| Roy Bailey | Jan. 19, 1934 |
| Mahlon Hathaway | Jan 23*, 1934 |
| Dora Hayden | July 13, 1934 |
| Ralph Smith | July 15, 1934 |
| Bobby Dahl | March 28*, 1934 |
| Julia Keely [Keeley] | April 9, 1934 -- 92 yrs. 5 mos. 29 days |
[This last death record for Julia Keeley was also written in the 19th reunion records.]
[* NOTES --
The 21st Hayden reunion was held at Sherburnville, Ill., Sept. 1st, 1935, with a large attendance. Lunch was served cafeteria style with abundance of food.
The reading of the minutes of the 1934 meeting was the opening of the program.
Then we greatly enjoyed a Baritone Solo by Grace Bell Love, accompanied by Ruth Hathaway. We had three members with us that had attended all of the reunions.
Peter Buehler was the oldest member present with a high mark of four score years & five. Wayne Hayden & family came the greatest distance -- 300 miles. There were five couples with us last year that had celebrated their golden weddings.
Had several good talks by the 3rd generation which was greatly enjoyed, namely Mrs. L.H. Love (or Aunt ___), Mrs. Bert Dewey, Alice Smith, Cyrus Hayden, Solon Hayden, Thuel Hayden & Mayor Jess Hayden.
Then it was moved and seconded that the 22nd reunion was to be held again at Sherburnville next year. Officers were then elected for the coming year as follows:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Harold Smith |
| Vice President | Loren Love |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Flora E. Hunt |
Then it was moved and seconded the Pres. appoint a committee to prepare and arrange a program, namely Vera Minninger, Wanita Smith and Ruth Hathaway.
A collection was taken to meet expanses, totalling $10.35.
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand Sept 1st, 1935 | $20.47 | Cash to Harry Hathaway Sept 2nd, 1935 | $4.87 |
| -- | -- | Paid Harold Smith for cleaning Sept. 2nd | 3.35 |
| Balance left on hand, Totals | $12.25 | ||
| By cash | .50 | ||
| Total [Balance carried to the next year] | $12.75 |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walter Tittle | son | Oct. 3, 1934 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Fred Roushelang[e?] | daughter | Jan. 31, 1935 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Fitch | son | Mar. 12, 1935 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Vivian Hayden | son | Mar. 29, 1935 |
| Mildren Hayden | daughter | May 18, 1935 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walter Childress | daughter | Apr. 29, 1935 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harold Wise | son | July 4, 1935 |
| Mr. & Mrs. John Armstrong | daughter | June 21, 1935 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Glen Hayden | son | Sept. 1, 1935 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Carney | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harold L. Strickland | son | July 1, 1935 |
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Malcolm Pattee | Mildred McLaren | Sept 8, 1934 |
| John Watson | Pauline Smith | Dec. 14, 1934 |
| Robert Love | Helen Huffman | June 8, 1935 |
| Roy Bundy | Helen Stuppy | June 14, 1935 |
| Roy G. Mason | Millicent Burrows | June 19, 1935 |
| Clifford Baker | Vera Lehr | Dec. 25, 1935 |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Gabe Trump | Oct. 12, 1934 |
| Mrs. Frank Love | Oct. 19, 1934 |
| Mrs. Leroy Bailey | Nov. 22, 1934 |
| Mrs. Freda Love Ferris | Feb. 1, 1935 |
| Mrs. Melvin Love | Feb. 16, 1935 |
| Lester Hayden | Mar, 22, 1935 |
| Albert Burrows | April 1, 1935 |
| Mrs. Volney Love | April 16, 1935 |
| John Lewis Childress | April 18, 1935 |
| Mrs. Alva Hayden | May 15, 1935 |
| Mrs. Lora Finerity | Aug. 11, 1935 |
| Mrs. Alma Tramm | Aug. 20, 1935 |
22 Hayden Reunion
22 Hayden Reunion was held at Sherburnville Sept. 6, 1936. With a registration number of 187. After the usual greetings and bountiful dinner President Harold Smith called the meeting to order at the church with the following program:
This was followed by the usual business session. At this time it was decided to hold the next meeting at the Oakland School House.
The following officers were elected:
| OFFICE | NAME |
| President | Roy Hayden |
| Vice President | Murray Hayden |
| Secretary-Treasurer | Loren Love |
All bills as presented were ordered paid.
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Cash in Treasury | $12.75 | Harold Smith for supplies | $6.40 |
| Donated | 1.00 | Mrs. Harold Smith for cleaning hall | 5.00 |
[* NOTE -- A balance of $2.35 was left for the next year.]
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Paul R. Standish | Genevieve Hayhurst | 9-14-35 |
| Robert Skump | Rubie Hayden | 9-23-35 |
| Paul Richards | Vaneta[?] Cady | May 16, '36 |
| Wm. Cox | Eunice Dickey | Nov. 27, '35 |
| Carl Altman | Garneta Diss | April 12, '36 |
| Roland Armstrong | Ella Mae Hayden | 4-12-36 |
| Alva Hayden | Mrs. Cora Smith | 4-14-36 |
| Lester Soucie | Virginia Hunt | 8-18-36 |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Hayden | daughter | 9-30-35 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Fisher | daughter | 10-8-35 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harry Heminger | daughter | 11-4-35 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Emery Collins | daughter | 1-6-36 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Baker | daughter | 1-11-36 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Childress | son | 1-25-36 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Robert Love | son | 3-8-36 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Vyrl[?] Ponto | daughter | 3-6-36 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Archie Childress | daughter | 8-21-36 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Fred Roushelang[e?] | daughter | 8-24-36 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carney | -- | -- |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Corinne Hayden | Sept. 9, 1935 |
| Elizabeth Childress | Sept. 13, 1935 |
| Cora Van Alstine | Sept, 16, 1935 |
| Harold Robert Wise | Dec. 20, 1935 |
| Irwin [Erwin?] Dickey | Feb. 19, 1936 |
| Marie Vurson[?] | April 16, 1936 |
| Volney Love | May 9, 1936 |
| Infant son Mr. & Mrs. Frank Liston | June 29, 1936 |
| Peter Buehlar | July 26, 1936 |
| Infant daughter Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Pattee | Sept. 4, 1936 |
[The following newspaper clipping is from an undated and unnamed source. It was pasted in the Hayden Reunion Book]:
The twenty-third annual reunion of the Hayden Clan was held at the Oakland School house in West Creek township on Sunday, September 5. A beautiful day, a splendid place to hold a gathering of this kind, and the spirit of kinship helped to make a new record for attendance. Noted for their art in cookery, the women of the clan had prepared a sumptuous dinner which was served cafeteria style. After dinner the president of the association called the clan to order. Judge Strickland of Hammond, Thuel Hayden and Harriet Love, each gave short talks. Mrs. Hugh Hayden of Hammond sang several songs, and August Hatters gave several accordion numbers all of which was thoroughly enjoyed by the crowd.
Swings, slides, teeter-totters, for the little ones; horse shoes and baseball for the older ones helped to make the afternoon an enjoyable one. The secretary's report showed 22 births, 12 marriages and nine deaths the past year. Two hundred and eight registered as present at the meeting.
The election of officers resulted in the selection of Leroy Hayden, president; Leroy Pattee, vice-president; Loren Love, secretary and treasurer. It was decided to hold the 1938 reunion at the same place, on the Sunday before Labor Day. It was agreed by all present that it was one of the best reunions since the first one, twenty-three years ago. Several states were represented and several visitors joined the gathering, their presence always being warmly welcomed.
At this time there are eight couples who have celebrated their fiftieth or better wedding anniversaries, and if there is any one family in any state that can beat this, they should be heard from.
Mrs. Willie Hayden is only living one of the older generation of fourteen members.
The family record shows that Nehemiah Hayden was born in 1798 and died in 1851. Harriet Kitchell Hayden was born in 1808 and died in 1847.
Treasurer's Report
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Cash on hand | $2.35 | Bills paid to Murray Hayden supplies | $4.97 |
| Collection | 14.65 | Press notice | .50 |
| -- | -- | Janitor | 2.00 |
| -- | -- | Ice | .25 |
| [Total] | $17.00 |
[The 10¢ error in the total income was not a typo; it was that way in the reunion book. Mathematical computations brought the balance to carry over to next year at $9.33.]
Births after 1936 reunion
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Pattee | daughter | Oct. 9, 1936 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Bake | daughter | Dec. 2, 1936 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Johns [John?] | son | June 26, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Fretzgerald[?] | daughter | June 17, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Otto B. Childress | son | Aug. 10, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Vires [Viers?] | son | Dec. 5, 1936 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Forest Smith | son | Oct. 15, 1936 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Sharp | son | Dec. 13, 1936 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ed Anderson | son | June 11, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walter Tittle | son | June 18, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Fred Minninger | daughter | Aug. 10, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Lee Hayden | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Schneider | son | Oct. 12, 1936 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Schrader [Schroeder?] | son | Aug. 11, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Taylor | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Clark | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Joe Clark | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. John Armstrong | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Carney | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Rosenthal | daughter | April 22, |
| Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Baker | son | Dec. |
| Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Love | daughter | June 24, 1937 |
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Bennett Bailey | Celestia Bulfeldt | Nov. 28, 1936 |
| Harry Leonard | Ethel Love | June 15, 1937 |
| Harry Neusbaum | -- | July 14, 1937 |
| Robert Stuppy | Betty Minninger | July 10, 1937 |
| Otto B. Childress | Hazel Cable | Jan, 22, 1937 |
| John Wm. Dalm [Daum?] | Maurine Childress | Aug. 27, 1937 |
| Phillip Dewey | Genieve[?] Wills | May 29, 1937 |
| Clayton Brannon | Edna[?] May Wise | -- |
| Albert Schneider | Wanita Smith | Mar. 14, 1937 |
| Clifford Tramm | Hazel Loring | -- |
| Rex Douglas | Madlean[?] Carney | -- |
| Rex Atcheson [Atchison?] | Blythe Strickland | -- |
| Phyllis Strickland, | Jean Strickland | Dec. 5[?], 1936 |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Mrs. Elva Hayden | Nov. 13, 1936 |
| Mrs. Harriet Buehler | Oct. 19, 1936 |
| Nelson Hayden | July 24, 1937 |
| Merritt Kelsey | June 10, 1937 |
| Henry Hathaway | Jan. 21, 1937 |
| Floyd Hayhurst | Aug. 15, 1937 |
| Helen Smith (wife of Forest Smith) | Nov. 14, 1936 |
| Barbara Hathaway | Aug. 31, 1937 |
| Richard Albert Blanton | June 21, 1937 |
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Russel Burroughs | daughter | Nov. 7, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Kelsey | daughter | Mar. 13, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Paul Standish | daughter | Oct. 28, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Rex Atchison [Atcheson?] | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Carl Allman [Altman?] | daughter | Oct. 27, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Malcon [Malcomb?] Pattee | son | Feb. 1, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Daune [Duane?] Hayden | daughter | June 1, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Willard Collins | daughter | July 28, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. John Kabell[?] | daughter | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Bennett Bailey | son | Oct. 31, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Hayden | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Walter Childress | daughter | Nov. 25, 1937 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Fred Roushelange | son | Jan. 23, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Fritzgerald[?] | son | Aug. 8, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Roy Mason | son | May 16 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Williams | daughter | Aug. 2 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Joe Clark | son | 1-7-1937 |
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Forest Smith | Bessie Petrie | Oct. 12, 1937 |
| Paul Dickey | Annabell Phillips | Oct. 21, 1937 |
| Robert Diss | Florence Martin | Jan. 16, 1938 |
| Clifton Einspahr | Evelyn Patz | May 14, 1938 |
| Elmo Sprague | Berna* Morgan | Sept. 3, 1938 |
| Vere [Ver?] Sparks | Harriett Love | June 3, 1938 |
| _______ Gentry | Gennett Dahl | Aug. 27, 1938 |
| Virgil Camerman | Alice May Hunt | Nov. 27, 1937 |
| Harold Houser | Jerrine Burrows | -- |
[* NOTE -- The first name of Elmo Sprague's bride was actually "Verna," rather than "Berna."]
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Mrs. Merwin Hayden | Sept. 16, 1937 |
| Mr. Grant Hayden | Dec.* 2, 1937 |
| Mrs. Ed Hayden | Sept. 16, 1937 |
| Dr. Ed Hayden | Mar. 9, 1938 |
| Herman Tramm | Mar 25, 1938 |
| Mrs. Wilbur Hayden | Feb. 24, 1938 |
| Mr. Bert G. Dewey | July 31, 1938 |
| Dorothy Smith Grischke [Gerischke?] | Jan. 30, 1938 |
[* NOTE -- Grant Hayden's obituary lists his death date as Nov. 2 rather than Dec. 2.]
24 Hayden Reunion was held at Oakland School House, Sept. 4, 1938.
After the basket dinner the meeting was called to order by the vice president Roy Pattee, who called on the president Roy Hayden for a short talk.
Reading of minutes of last meeting and treasurer's report.
Short talk by Cyde[?] Hayden in which he suggested a marker be placed in memory of the Pioneer Haydens on the site of the Old Hayden Homestead commonly known as the Jake Hayden farm. After remarks by several members of the family it was decided to place one there ready for dedication on next Reunion day. A committee was appointed: Cyde Hayden, Thuel Hayden, Merritt Hayden. Election of officers. All officers re-elected.
Songs by Marguerite & Barbara Bailey.
At close of meeting they had 193 registered.
Treasure's Report
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Balance on hand | $9.33 | Bills paid for supplies | $3.90 |
| Collection | 16.90 | Janitor | 2.00 |
| -- | -- | Ice | .30 |
| -- | -- | Coal Oil | .10 |
| total] | $26.23 | [total] | $6.30 |
[Mathematical computations brought the balance carried to the next year at $19.93.]
EVENT MARKED BY UNVEILING OF MARKER AT IMPRESSIVE SERVICE.
The annual reunion of the Hayden Clan was held at the Oakland school, in West Creek township, on Sunday, Sept. 3rd. At one o'clock, the usual number of around 200 sat down to a pot luck dinner, and we can truthfully say the women have kept pace with their ancestors when it comes to plenty of good things to eat.
After dinner, the vice president, Roy Pattee, called the clan to order. The secretary's report showed there had been 20 births and five deaths in the last year. Election of officers for the coming year was as follows:
The secretary's report, after the collection, showed around $39 in the treasury.
At this time the president turned the meeting over to Cyrus Hayden of Crown Point, who had charge of unveiling the marker. This marker is placed where Nehemiah and Harriet Hayden settled over 100 years ago, and where they resided until their death. They were the parents of 14 children which all grew to man and womanhood. All were farmers, the 5 girls marrying farmers. Ten of the farms joined one another and the 4 others lay close to the other farms. Seven of these farms were in Illinois and the other seven were in Indiana. These 14 farms made up a combined acreage of over four thousand acres. No one had to tell them when to reap, mow and sow, in plain words, they all had good horse sense. They were all temperate and were law abiding citizens. They all were lovers of good horses and all kinds of stock. It can truthfully be said that their horses never went out of the barn to work hungry and their families never left the table hungry.
Nehemiah was the grandparent of 87 children, 71 of which grew to maturity, 16 having passed away at an early age. Their oldest son, Daniel, was the father of 13 children, all farmers and all owning farms. Joseph had 9 children of which all are living, the youngest being 64. Jacob, Lewis and Edgar all married sisters. None of the living generation today ever saw their grandparents.
A fine marker was placed on state road 2, 1½ miles east of the State line and ½ mile west of West Creek where our grandparents settled of which we feel proud and we are sure it will be there for many, many generations. We date back 7 generations now from those grandparents. To date we have 6 couples who have celebrated their 50th or better wedding anniversaries, a record we think hard to beat.
Our Grandfather Hayden lived to see only 7 of his 87 grandchildren born. An ox team, 8 children, 75 cents, and what they could put in one wagon were the earthly possessions of Harriet and Nehemiah Hayden when they landed in West Creek Township, Lake Co., Indiana in 1837. We are very sorry we haven't a more complete record of our Grandparents. Their record was their fine home, their well cultivated farms and fine stock. Very few of the third generation ever heard about their grandparents.
Our next reunion will be held at the same place on the same date, the Sunday before Labor Day. Let's all be there for a good time and lots of good eats.
Cyrus Hayden called the clan to order for the dedication of the marker, and the following program was carried out:
[a part of the article seems to be missing here]
The marker was unveiled by 14 small boys and girls, one from each of the 14 families, by each pulling on ribbons of red, white, and blue. The audience then sang "God be with you 'till we meet again," which was followed by benediction by Rev. Hess.
Secretary.
Treasurer's Report
| INCOME | AMOUNT | EXPENSES | AMOUNT |
| Bal. on hand | $19.93 | Bills for supplies | $3.69 |
| Collection | 22.79 | on marker | 35.00 |
| [total] | $42.72 | [total] | $38.69 |
Mathematical computations show the balance brought to the following year at $4.03.
Births
| PARENTS | BABY | DATE |
| Mr. & Mrs. Donald Clark | Sheldon | Sept. 19, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Albert Snider [Schneider?] | twin girls, Shirley Marline and Sharon Darline | Aug. 4, 1939 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Ver [Vere?] Sparks | Roger Ivan | Mar. 11, 1939 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Love | Jack Hardy | June 10, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Paul Dickey | son | Nov. 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Forest Hayden | girl | Aug. 26, 1939 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Slepyon[?] | daughter | Mar. 17, 1939 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Francis Hayden | son | April 27, 1939 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Bennett Bailey | son | Feb. 19, 1939 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Claude Hayden | Ruth Elizabeth | April 1939 |
| Mr. & Mrs. C.A. Baker | daughter | Aug. 7, 1939 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Kenney | Sandra Rae | Mar. 14, 1939 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Vernon John[s?] | Wm. Harry | Nov. 20, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Rex Atchison [Atcheson?] | son | June 28, 1939 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Watson | son | Aug. 18, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Paul Richards | daughter | Aug. 18, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Martin Miller | son | Sept. 25, 1938 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harry Carney | son | -- |
| Mr. & Mrs. Harold Hayden | Gerald Dean | Feb. 1938 |
Marriages
| GROOM | BRIDE | DATE |
| Galeard[?] Patchett | Aline Brown | Mar. 18, 1939 |
| George Hayden | Frances Nelson | May 14, 1939 |
| James Hayden | Martha Myers | June 18, 1938 |
| Ceylon Hayden | Madelyn Peterson | -- |
| John Pifer | Dorotha Dix Hayden | -- |
| Charles Lowe | Ruby Love | Oct. 16, 1938 |
| Chas. Grubb | Phyllis Jean Bailey | July 22, 1939 |
| Leonard Kachenar[?] | Marjorie Hayden | Aug. 15, 1939 |
| John Hall Childress | Anne Imrie | June 20, 1939 |
Deaths
| NAME | DATE |
| Bertha Brannon | June 1939 |
| Mrs. Sherman Hayden | -- |
| Hilton Hayden | Dec. 31, 1938 |
| Mrs. Alta Liston | Nov. 29, 1938 |
| Mrs. David Cleaver | -- |
This ends the entries in the Hayden Reunion Book except for a list of names in the very back of the book which, perhaps, is a list of people who came to one or more of the reunions.
Go to Hayden family, "Pioneer History Index," for further information.
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