William HAYES
b. Aug 7, 1821
d. Jun 16, 1903
father: James Hayes
mother: Honora (or Sarah) Powers
wife: Julia HEFFERNAN
b. Sep 21, 1822 in County Limerick, Ireland
d. Jan 11, 1912 in Waterbury, VT
From Limerick, Ireland
(James Hayes and Sarah Hayes
From 1880 Federal Census, Duxbury, Washington county, VT
William Hayes, age 59, farmer
Julia Hayes, age 48
John Hayes, age 26 Pedler (sic)
Michael Hayes, age 17, works on farm
Edmond, age 15, works on farm
Julia, age 13, born Feb 7, 1867
From 1850 Washington County, Duxbury, VT census
33 22 22 Hayes William 30 M Labourer Ireland
34 22 22 Hayes Julia 30 F Ireland
35 22 22 Hayes Patrick 2 M V.T.
36 22 22 Hayes Ellen 1 F V.T.
William Hayes (father of John Hayes), Irish immigrant, born circa 1820/1821
Julia Heffernan Hayes (mother of John Hayes), Irish immigrant, born circa 1831/1832. Her obit shows she was born on Sept 21, 1822 in County Limerick, Ireland
Montpelier Evening Argus (Montpelier, Vermont) 15 Jun 1903, Mon page 3
William Hayes, of Crossett hill, Waterbury, is seriously ill with bronchitis and grip and Miss Julia, his daughter, has been called to Waterbury. Miss Annie Hayes visited her father yesterday.
Montpelier Evening Argus (Montpelier, Vermont) · 23 Jun 1903, Tue · Page 3
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Obituary
HAD MANY FRIENDS
William Hayes was born in County Limerick, Ireland, August 21, 1842 (sic), and died in Duxbury June 16. He was the only child of James and Honora (Powers) Hayes. On January 21, 1842 he married Julia Heffernan, of County Limerick, who still survives him. To them were born twelve children, two of whom died in infancy in Ireland, after which they immigrated to this country in 1846 He engaged in farming and in 1854 he purchased and moved to the farm on which he has since lived and died. Always hard-working, conscientious, honest to a degree, by his jovial manner, and kind-heartedness he won and always had a host of friends. He is survived by a wife, ten children, fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. His funeral, which was largely attended, was held from St. Andrews Catholic church Thursday morning at ten o’clock. Rev. Fr. Leonard officiating. The interment was at St. Andrews’ cemetery, Duxbury Corners. The funeral was conducted by D. T. Harvey. The bearers were John and Thomas Carver, Edward Grace, William McGrath, Michael O’Brien, Thomas McCarty.
The Waterbury Record (Waterbury, Vermont) 23 June 1903, Tue Page 1
WILLIAM HAYES DEAD.
Wm. Hayes was born in county Limerick Ireland Aug 1, 1821. Died in Duxbury June 16, 1903. The only child of Jamees and Honora Powers Hayes. On Jan 21, 1842, he married Julia Heffernen of county Limerick, who still survives him.
…….Among those from out of town who attended the funeral: Mrs. Mary Burke, Wm. Burke, James Burke, Nellie Burke, Mrs. J. P. Murray, and Robert Hayes Murray of Franklin Falls, H.H.; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ryan and Mrs. J. W Mooney of Montpelier; Mr and Mrs. J. D. Ryan daughter, Pauline, and son Heaton, of Framingham, Mass; Mr. T. F. Ahearn and Mrs. James Clark of Burlington.
Ireland, Catholic Parish Registers, 1655-1915 for Juliana Heffernan
Cashel and Emly.Pallasgreen and Templebredin . 1811-1838
Sept 22, 1822 birth: Juliana Joanne Heffernan
Ellena Power Guilialimus Power Catherina Kelly
News and Advertiser (Northfield, Vermont) 16 Jan 1912 Tues, page 3
Mrs. William Hayes of Main street fell at her home, Monday afternoon, breaking her arm
Julia HEFFERNAN HAYES death certificate
Vermont US Death Records
Julia (Heffernan) Hayes
Usual residence: Waterbury
White, age 89 4 mos 21 days
Occupation: none of late
Birthplace: Ireland
Father’s name: John Heffernan
Father’s birthplace: Ireland
Mother’s Name: Ellen Powers
Mother’s birthplace: Ireland
Date of Death: 11 Jan 1912
Disease causing death: kyportatic ?? Pestemoonania?
Contributing disease: chr nephritis
News and Advertiser (Northfield, Vermont) 16 Jan 1912, Tue, page 5
In the death of Mrs. William Hayes at her home in Waterbury village, Thursday, Washington County loses one of her older inhabitants and this town one who had been closely connected with affairs for a long period, she having moved to the village four year ago.
Julia Heffernan was born in Limerick, Ireland in September 1824. On January 21 8141 she wed to William Hayes. Soon after the came to America and found their way to Duxbury. They first bought a farm of E. B. Montgomery, which they sold to E. W. Corse.
In 1855 they bought the place where Mr. Hayes died in 1903, where their son, William now lives. On his place they celebrated the 61st anniversary of their marriage, when friends and neighbors gathered and enjoyed so much their stores of the olden days.
In the going of Mrs. Hayes the community has lost a real character, a woman keen of interest, and having a strong personality. The deceased is survived by 10 children, two others having died in infancy. Patrick Hayes, John Hayes, Edmund Hayes, Miss Annie Hayes and Miss Julia Hayes of Waterbury, William Hayes of Duxbury, Mrs. Ellen Ryan of Montpelier, Mrs. Mary Burke of Franklin, H.H., and James and Michael Hayes both of Meeker, Colorado. She also leaves 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The funeral was held from St. Andrews church, Monday forenoon.
The Burlington Free Press (Burlington, Vermont) 12 Jan 1912, Fri
WATERBURY.
Death of Mrs. William Hayes at the age of 89 years
Mrs. William Hayes, aged 89 years, died late yesterday afternoon. Her mainden name was Julia Heffernan and she was born in Limerick, Ireland. January 21, 1823, she was married to William Hayes, coming soon after to America. They lived most of their married life in Duxbury where they celebrated their 61st weddings anniversary. Mr. Hayes died in June, 1903. Aoubt four years ago Mrs. Hayes moved to Waterbury village and had since liver with her two daughters.
Listed in Ancestry’s files from Vermont Vital records:
Joseph M. Hayes, born to Julia and William Hayes in Duxbury, VT
b. Oct 28, 1862
Mary Hayes, sister, born in Duxbury, died circa 1950/51. Married Michael Burk from Randolph, VT
Children: Ellen Burk, b. Nov 11, 1878; William E. Burk, B. Aug 12, 1876, died 1945; Patrick Burk, b. Aug 29, 1874; James M. Burke, b. Oct 12, 1880; Richard L. Burke Dec 8, 1885 (mother listed as Ellen Hayes); Bertha Burke, b. Apr 14, 1890; Bertram Burke, twin of Bertha b. Apr 14, 1890; Loretta C. Burke, b. oct 25, 1895
From Annie & Julia’s letters, there were 10 children, six boys and four girls. Two additional boys died in infancy in Ireland
Older sister: Mary Hayes Burke, who stayed in Vermont (from Annie & Julia Hayes letters)
Notes found in Aunt Peggy’s green shoebox of names of Hayes children:
Hayes
Ellen (married John Ryan, had daughter Mary R. Ryan b. Nov 28, 1871)
Mary (Married Michael Burke, had 8 children listed above)
Death Certificate of Mary Ann Hayes Burke
Born May 26, 1851 died March 7, 1950
Married Nov 28, 1871 in Waterbury, VT to Michael Burke
Lived at 14 Sanger St., Franklin, New Hampshire
Widowed
Reported by son, James A. Burke
Cause of death “cerebral Hemorrhage (right)” and “fragility of vessels” due to senility
Children: James M. Burke, Oct 13, 1880, William E Burk born Aug 12, 1876; Ellen Burk born Nov 11, 1878, Bertrum M. Burke AND Bertha M. Burke born 14, Apr 1890; Florence A Burke born Oct 1, 1892; , Loretta C. Burke, Oct 25, 1895; Patrick Burke born Nov 4, 1877;
- Richard Lev Burke, son of Mary Hayes and Michael Burke, married Julia Mary Durgin, age 29 on Sep 27, 1915 in Northampton, MA
- William E Blake married Hannah Tobine on Jun 5, 1899 in Franklin, NH
Julia A. Burke married J. P. Murray on Apr 24, 1893 in St. Albans, VT
Certificate of Death, State of New Hampshire
MARY ANN BURKE
- Date of Death: March 7, 1950
- Place of Death: 14 Sanger St., Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire
- Age 98, widowed, born May 26, 1851
- Occupation: housewife
- Born to William Hayes and Julia Heffernan in Duxbury, Vermont
- Informant: James A Burke
- Medical certification: cerebral hemorrhage (right), fragility of vessels, senility
Annie (never married)
Julia (never married)
Pat
Jim
Mike
Will – Julia Seather Cahill
Edward (Edmund) 1865-1938,
Edward Thomas Hayes b. Feb 14, 1865, died May 4, 1938
Born in Duxbury, VT
Address: 104 Vine St., East Providence, Rhode Island
Age 73, listed as a widower. Wife was Sylvia Siple
Cause of death was gangrenous appendicitis
Retired from the Silver Business in 1934
Wedding in The Barre Daily Times (Barre, Vermont) 30 Jun 1917, Sat, page 7
HAYES—SIPLE.
Waterbury Man and Providence Woman United in Marriage
The Providence, R.I. Journal of June 26 has the following:
The marriage of Mrs. Sylvia Anna Siple of Providence and Edward T. Hayes of Waterbury, VT took place at SS Peter and Paul’s Cathedral yesterday morning at 7:45. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fr. Joseph Trainer. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride, 280 Washington street.
The couple were attended by Miss Catherine Smith, as bridesmaid, and James D. Ryan as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes left during the day for an extended wedding trip.
The Waterbury Record (Waterbury, Vermont) 11 May 1938, Wed Page 1
EDWARD T. HAYES
Brother of Misses Julia and Annie Hayes Died in Pawtucket, R. I.
Edward T. Hayes died May 4 at the Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket, R.I., where he had submitted to an operation from which he had appeared to recovering until complications set in from which he was unable to rally.
His sister, Miss Julia Hayes was with him during his illness, bringing the body to Waterbury where the funeral was held from St. Andrew’s Church Saturday morning at 8:30, the funeral Mass being sung by Rev. Lawrence R. Cain. The bearers were Julian Ryan, Harry Harvey, Dan Manning, Charles Grace, John Keefe, and Asa Picard. Interment was in the family lot in the Holy Cross Cemetery.
There were relatives and friends present from Rhode Island, Massachussetts and New Hampshire as well as from other Vermont towns.
Surviving members of the family are four sisters, Mrs. Ellen Ryan of Montpelier, Mrs. Mary Burke of Franklin, N.H., Miss Annie and Miss Julia Hayes of Waterbury; a stepson and a granddaughter, Miss Elsie Siple of Cranston, R.I., also a number of nieces and nephews.
Edward T. Hayes was born on Crossett Hill in Duxbury February 14, 1865. He went to Providence, R. I., in his young manhood where for many years he was associated with the Gorham Silver Co., as a traveling salesman, later developing his own business. For the past twenty years he was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of East Providence where he owned a home.
He married Mrs. Sylvia Siple who died in April 1927. Since her death he had spent many of the summer months with his sisters in Waterbury. He was a member of the Crossett Hill Association, attending the reunions each summer and was always loyal to the neighborhood where he spent his boyhood days.
With his passing, the last son of a large family, it seems fitting to recall to memory something of that family, whose lives became closely linked with many in Duxbury, the town which they chose for their home.
The parents, William and Julia (Hefferman) Hayes were married in Limerick, Ireland, January 21, 1841. Two sons, James and Michael, born in that country, died in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Hayes came to this country in 1846, landing in Quebec, coming by boat to Burlington and walking from there to Waterbury.
Mr. Hayes was employed on the Central Vermont Railroad when it was being built, living in Waterbury and other towns for short periods to be near his work.
In 1854 he purchased the farm on Crossett Hill in Duxbury which was to be the home of the family for many years
Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hayes in this country. They were Patrick, Ellen, Mary, John, William, James, Annie, Joseph Michael, Edward, and Julia, the last eight of whom were born in Duxbury and all attending Crossett Hill School, Miss Julia later become a teacher of that school. She was also a teacher in the Waterbury Graded school and has recently retired.
Of a sturdy, dependable stock, the family played a prominent part in the community life. It can truly be said that, of such people, a substantial, wholesome community life is made.
In later years all of the sons but Edward went to Colorado, some being engaged in mining, smelting, and cattle ranching and others in mercantile business.
In 1902 a party was given when a large number of friends gathered at the Hayes home in honor of the 61st wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, among those promoting the affair being Judge Eber W. Huntley and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Crossett.
Mr. Hayes died June 16, 1903, the family leaving the farm in 1905 and purchasing the home in Waterbury where Annie and Julia still ive. There Mrs. Hayes died January 11, 1912 at the age of 89 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Hayes purchased the farm remaining there a number of years until his health began to fail when he purchased the Same Baird place at Duxbury Corner where he lived until his death.
Since that time the farm has been abandoned as a home as have many other back farms on Crossett Hill where once lived respected citizens of a happy and thriving community. In the hearts of those left there remains a sadness as they remember those days and friends of yore.
John – M Sarah Doonan Hayes
From reading Annie and Julia Hayes’s letters, sister Mary Burke lived in Franklin, NH. Children were Julia, Nellie, Bertha, Florence, and Loretta (all girls)
From Ancestry
Death certificate of William Hayes, Duxbury, VT, age 67 yrs, 2 mos, 3 days, retired farmer
Born: Feb 10, 1856 in Duxbury, VT
Death: Apr 13, 1922 in Duxbury, VT
Cause of death: pul. Tuberculosis; contributing cause: lobar pneumonia
Mother is shown to be Julia “Hofferman” and father as William Hayes, both born in Ireland
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From 1870 census:
William Hayes
M
49y
Ireland
F
48y
Ireland
M
16y
Vermont
M
14y
Vermont
M
12y
Vermont
F
9y
Vermont
M
7y
Vermont
M
5y
Vermont
F
3y
Vermont
From 1900 census:
Head
William Hayes
M
44
Vermont
Wife
F
40
New York
Father
M
79
Ireland
Mother
F
77
Ireland
Brother
M
47
Vermont
Brother Edward J Hayes M 35 Vermont
Boarder William Gelman M 12 Massachusetts
William Hayes (Jr) death occurred 13 Apr 1922 in Duxbury, VT
Death Certificate of William HAYES on June 16, 1903
Listed as retired farmer, born in Limerick, Ireland
Born Aug 7, 1821
Wife was Julia Heffernan
Mother listed as Sarah Powers, also from Limerick, Ireland
Father listed as James Hayes, Limerick, Ireland
Annie Hayes (William’s daughter) was listed as the reportee living in Montpelier, VT
Cause of death was “acute genr’l bronchitis” with a secondary cause of “disability of old age”
James Hayes in Ireland Tithe Applotment Books, 1805-1837 for Limerick (1820s)
- James Hayes, 1826 Clounlush/Clounlusk, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1830 Ballingarry, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1827 Sandyland/Sandylane, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1826 Kilmacow, Limerick Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1824 Sluggara, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1825 Sluggara, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1864 Balingarry, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1827 Basket Hill, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1829 Pullogh Carhue, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1833 Balinlough, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1864 Spittle, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1833 Templeatlea, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1825 Edward Crocker of Sarm, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1825 Rhuta, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1833 Dooradoyle, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
- James Hayes, 1885 Mundelihy, Limerick, Ireland (1830s
1830s: James Hayes, 1826 Pallasbeg, Limerick, Ireland
Powers in Limerick: James Powers, 1826 Clashanea, Limerick and Mr. Ml Powers, 1826 Rock Lott, Limerick
Julia Heffernan, birth year around 1822, age 24, female, embarkation: Liverpool on ship St. George, 184 passengers, in steerage. Native country: Ireland, Destination, USA, arrival place: New Yor, New York, USA on August 3, 1846
Also traveling: David Heffernan, age 30, Catherine Hefferan, age 30, and U Heffernan, female, born at sea.
| Additional Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 7th Aug 1821 | |
| Date of Death | 16th Jun 1903 | |
| Father (First Name/s and Surname) | James Hayes | |
| Mother (First Name/s and Maiden) | Honora (or Sarah) Powers | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Julia HEFFERNAN | |
| Townland born | Limerick, Ireland | |
| Occupation | farmer | |
| Place of Death | Duxbury | |
| Number of Children | 12 | |
