Biographical Sketch of M. A. Hayden, Lafayette County, Missouri >From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo. Historical Company, 1881. ********************************************************************** M. A. Hayden, merchant; postoffice, Mayview. Was born in Boone county, Mo., where he was raised and educated. Has been engaged in farming principally, during the greater part of his life. In 1861, he enlisted in the confederate army, in Col. Cordle's regiment, Moulton's brigade. Was mustered out in June, 1865, near Hempstead, Texas. In same year, he came to this county, and engaged in farming, until the spring of 1879, when he moved to Mayview, and engaged in the mercantile trade. In 1868, he was married to Miss Eliza Proctor, of Lafayette county. They have one child living: James. His wife dying in July, 1873, he again married Miss Mary E. Wheatly, of this county. The nuptials were celebrated on December 19, 1876. Mr. Hayden is a member of the Christian church, in good standing. His parents, Abner and Amanda Hayden, came to Missouri in an early day. His father is now the proprietor of a livery and feed stable in Mayview. Mr. Hayden has a good trade and is a genial, whole souled gentleman. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller Penny (Eisenbarger) Harrell ====================================================================