Individual Details

Judge & Reverand Willis HAYS

(7 Apr 1793 - 28 Sep 1876)

Haysville, Indiana was named for Willis Hays. He bought land in 1818 and was the first merchant. He donated some of the land for the town. He was a leading citizen and from 1839 to 1845 he was an associate judge1839-1845 in the 4th Indiana Circuit. He was also a minister in the M E Church and a Probate Judge.

Events

Birth7 Apr 1793North Carolina, USA
Marriage7 Mar 1812Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA - Sarah "Sally" WINGO
Death28 Sep 1876Dubois County, Indiana, USA
BurialOct 1876Sherrit's Cemetery, Dubois County, Indiana, USA

Families

SpouseSarah "Sally" WINGO (1795 - 1871)
ChildThomas Wingo HAYS (1812 - 1854)
ChildOney Seay HAYS (1814 - )
ChildMinerva Harris HAYS (1815 - )
ChildWillie Sampson HAYS (1817 - )