Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Hayden, John 
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Author: Genealogical and Biographical Record of Will County

JOHN HAYDEN was born in Lincoln County, Me., August 19, 1848, and was three 
years of age when his father, John Hayden, came to this county, so that from 
his earliest recollections he has been familiar with this region, its people, 
its development and its agricultural interests. He remained on the home farm 
until his marriage. This event occurred in 1877 and united him with Bridget, 
daughter of Martin and Esther (Welch) Bergan, and a native of Manhattan, this 
county. Her parents were born in Kilkenny, Ireland, and were among the 
earliest settlers in Manhattan Township. Mr. and Mrs. Hayden became the 
parents of six children, namely: John, Daniel, William and Martin, who are 
college students; and Anna and Edmund, who are attending the common schools. 
After his marriage John Hayden settled on a quarter section of land which had 
been deeded to him by his father. He now cultivates six hundred and forty 
acres. In the summer of 1893 he built the best farm house in Will County, 
equipped with modern conveniences, which stamp the owners as people of good 
taste and ample means. An important factor in his success has been his cattle 
business. He has devoted considerable attention to the feeding of stock and 
has been successful in the work. In religion he is of the Roman Catholic 
faith. He votes for the candidates and principles of the Democratic party. For 
eighteen years he held office as township commissioner, for eight years was 
treasurer of the town board and for twenty-two years has been a member of the 
school board. In 1896 he was made supervisor of the town. So satisfactory was 
his service that he was returned to the office at the expiration of his first 
term in 1898; this, too, in spite of the fact that the town for years had 
given a Republican majority. Frequently he has been selected to serve as a 
delegate to the conventions of his party. His selection for official positions 
indicates his great personal popularity as well as the efficient manner in 
which he discharges his public duties. His life has been a busy and useful 
one, and his honorable career has gained for him the confidence of the people 
of Florence Township and Will County.

Additional Comments:
Genealogical and Biographical Record of Will County Illinois Containing 
Biographies of Well Known Citizens of the Past and Present, Biographical 
Publishing Company, Chicago, 1900

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