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Below is a family biography included in the History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania published in 1889 by A. Warner & Co. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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ZERAH HAYDEN, miller, retired, post office Elizabeth, is a son of Zerah and Martha (McClure) Hayden, and was born in Elizabeth township, June 10, 1811. His father was a native of New Jersey, and settled in Westmoreland county, with his parents, when a child. They removed to this county about 1807. The family consisted of twelve children, of whom only David and Cornelia are living, and they reside in this county. Mr. Hayden married Rebecca, daughter of Peter Bedsworth, and they have three living children: Leonitus, George W., Aurelius. Mr. Hayden was a sawyer and carpenter by trade, and later in life built the steam gristmill which is now operated by his sons. He has been officially identified with the county for a period of seventeen years as auditor and treasurer. Mr. Hayden is a member of the Baptist Church. In his old age he is enjoying the fruits of his early labors.
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This family biography is one of 2,156 biographies included in the History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania published in 1889 by A. Warner & Co.
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