Daily Republican 6/18/1897
Mrs. Abby Hays wife of Thomas Hays and one of the oldest and best known residents of the city, died this morning at 1 oclock at her home, No. 426 N.Broadway, aged 80 years. The deceased had been an invalid for the past twelve years. About eleven years ago she fell and broke her hip and she has never been well since the accident. For three years she has been confined to her home and for the past year she has been almost helpless being unable to move from her chair without assistance. It had been realized by her relatives that she could not live long. She passed away quietly at an early hour this morning.
The deceased was born in August, 1817, in Delaware county, Ohio.
Her maiden name was Abby Keeler Johns and she was the daughter of Francis C. Johns. In 1885 when 18 years old she was married to Thomas Hays. They resided in Ohio until 1857 when they came to Decatur and took up their residence and have lived here ever since.
Mrs.Hays is survived by her husband and two brothers, Dr. H. C. Johns of this city and Major George W. Johns of Leavenworth, Kansas. Three brothers are dead. She leaves but one child, Major F. L. Hays of this city, the other two children, Mrs.Nannie H. Stevens and Mildred Hays, being dead.
When Mrs.Hays came to this city in 1857 with her husband. They made their home in the house they now occupy and have lived there for 40 years. The couple were identified with the early settlement of the city and Mrs. Hays during her residence of many years in Decatur made many friends by whom she was beloved on account of her excellent traits of character. She was a noble woman and during her long siege of illness she endured her suffering with great patience.
Mrs. Hays was a member of the Baptist church and she was one of the old members of that congregation in this city, having been active in the early history of the church. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hays celebrated the 60th anniversary of their marriage and at the time of the death of Mrs. Hays the couple had lived together for 62 years.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock from the First Baptist church. The services will be conducted by Rev. D. R. MacGregor. The burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
Mrs. Abby Hays wife of Thomas Hays and one of the oldest and best known residents of the city, died this morning at 1 oclock at her home, No. 426 N.Broadway, aged 80 years. The deceased had been an invalid for the past twelve years. About eleven years ago she fell and broke her hip and she has never been well since the accident. For three years she has been confined to her home and for the past year she has been almost helpless being unable to move from her chair without assistance. It had been realized by her relatives that she could not live long. She passed away quietly at an early hour this morning.
The deceased was born in August, 1817, in Delaware county, Ohio.
Her maiden name was Abby Keeler Johns and she was the daughter of Francis C. Johns. In 1885 when 18 years old she was married to Thomas Hays. They resided in Ohio until 1857 when they came to Decatur and took up their residence and have lived here ever since.
Mrs.Hays is survived by her husband and two brothers, Dr. H. C. Johns of this city and Major George W. Johns of Leavenworth, Kansas. Three brothers are dead. She leaves but one child, Major F. L. Hays of this city, the other two children, Mrs.Nannie H. Stevens and Mildred Hays, being dead.
When Mrs.Hays came to this city in 1857 with her husband. They made their home in the house they now occupy and have lived there for 40 years. The couple were identified with the early settlement of the city and Mrs. Hays during her residence of many years in Decatur made many friends by whom she was beloved on account of her excellent traits of character. She was a noble woman and during her long siege of illness she endured her suffering with great patience.
Mrs. Hays was a member of the Baptist church and she was one of the old members of that congregation in this city, having been active in the early history of the church. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hays celebrated the 60th anniversary of their marriage and at the time of the death of Mrs. Hays the couple had lived together for 62 years.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock from the First Baptist church. The services will be conducted by Rev. D. R. MacGregor. The burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
Daily Republican 6/18/1897
Mrs. Abby Hays wife of Thomas Hays and one of the oldest and best known residents of the city, died this morning at 1 oclock at her home, No. 426 N.Broadway, aged 80 years. The deceased had been an invalid for the past twelve years. About eleven years ago she fell and broke her hip and she has never been well since the accident. For three years she has been confined to her home and for the past year she has been almost helpless being unable to move from her chair without assistance. It had been realized by her relatives that she could not live long. She passed away quietly at an early hour this morning.
The deceased was born in August, 1817, in Delaware county, Ohio.
Her maiden name was Abby Keeler Johns and she was the daughter of Francis C. Johns. In 1885 when 18 years old she was married to Thomas Hays. They resided in Ohio until 1857 when they came to Decatur and took up their residence and have lived here ever since.
Mrs.Hays is survived by her husband and two brothers, Dr. H. C. Johns of this city and Major George W. Johns of Leavenworth, Kansas. Three brothers are dead. She leaves but one child, Major F. L. Hays of this city, the other two children, Mrs.Nannie H. Stevens and Mildred Hays, being dead.
When Mrs.Hays came to this city in 1857 with her husband. They made their home in the house they now occupy and have lived there for 40 years. The couple were identified with the early settlement of the city and Mrs. Hays during her residence of many years in Decatur made many friends by whom she was beloved on account of her excellent traits of character. She was a noble woman and during her long siege of illness she endured her suffering with great patience.
Mrs. Hays was a member of the Baptist church and she was one of the old members of that congregation in this city, having been active in the early history of the church. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hays celebrated the 60th anniversary of their marriage and at the time of the death of Mrs. Hays the couple had lived together for 62 years.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock from the First Baptist church. The services will be conducted by Rev. D. R. MacGregor. The burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
Mrs. Abby Hays wife of Thomas Hays and one of the oldest and best known residents of the city, died this morning at 1 oclock at her home, No. 426 N.Broadway, aged 80 years. The deceased had been an invalid for the past twelve years. About eleven years ago she fell and broke her hip and she has never been well since the accident. For three years she has been confined to her home and for the past year she has been almost helpless being unable to move from her chair without assistance. It had been realized by her relatives that she could not live long. She passed away quietly at an early hour this morning.
The deceased was born in August, 1817, in Delaware county, Ohio.
Her maiden name was Abby Keeler Johns and she was the daughter of Francis C. Johns. In 1885 when 18 years old she was married to Thomas Hays. They resided in Ohio until 1857 when they came to Decatur and took up their residence and have lived here ever since.
Mrs.Hays is survived by her husband and two brothers, Dr. H. C. Johns of this city and Major George W. Johns of Leavenworth, Kansas. Three brothers are dead. She leaves but one child, Major F. L. Hays of this city, the other two children, Mrs.Nannie H. Stevens and Mildred Hays, being dead.
When Mrs.Hays came to this city in 1857 with her husband. They made their home in the house they now occupy and have lived there for 40 years. The couple were identified with the early settlement of the city and Mrs. Hays during her residence of many years in Decatur made many friends by whom she was beloved on account of her excellent traits of character. She was a noble woman and during her long siege of illness she endured her suffering with great patience.
Mrs. Hays was a member of the Baptist church and she was one of the old members of that congregation in this city, having been active in the early history of the church. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Hays celebrated the 60th anniversary of their marriage and at the time of the death of Mrs. Hays the couple had lived together for 62 years.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 oclock from the First Baptist church. The services will be conducted by Rev. D. R. MacGregor. The burial will be in Greenwood cemetery.
Obituary furnished by Janet Donner
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