Legislator Details
Image Description:
Portrait of Henry A. Hayden scanned from Rep.Dist. 3 page previous to p.53.
Portrait of Henry A. Hayden scanned from Rep.Dist. 3 page previous to p.53.
Henry A. Hayden
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Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 45
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 3/28/1817
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County: Otsego County, NY
Country: US
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Marital Information:
married Mary E. Aldrich of Genesee Co., NY in 1843; children: 7; Mary died in 1862; remarried Mary P. Stevens of Jackson; children: 1 daughter
Number of Children: 8
Background
Religion: Episcopalian
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Occupation: miller, businessman, civil engineer
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Biographical Sketch:
Son of Hezekiah & Hannah Hayden. They died when he was 5 & he lived with an older sister for several yrs. Work with an elder brother as a salesman, 1829-34 in Buffalo; became a cabin-boy on Lake Erie briefly. Studied civil engineering in Cleveland. Came to Michigan, 1837, to find work as a surveyor. Settled in Jackson, 1838. Held several positions with the railroad before resigning & getting into mill work producing flour.
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Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Banks and Incorporations
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City of Residence: Jackson
County of Residence Jackson
District: Jackson 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/4/1862
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1863
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
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