Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 67, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 November 1917 — FRANCIS M. HAYES IS DEAD [ARTICLE]

FRANCIS M. HAYES IS DEAD

Former Resident of Barkley Township Dies in South Dakota. The remains of Francis M. Hayes, a civil war veteran and a former well known resident of Barkley township, were brought to Rensselaer Monday and the funeral was held yesterday forenoon from the Christian church, Rev. McDaniel conducting the services, and burial was made in Weston cemetery, beside his wife, who died a few years ago. The burial ceremonies were in charge of the G. A. R., of which he had 'long been a member. The pall-bearers were all old soldiers— W. R. Brown, John F. Mitchell, Richard Grow, I. N. Hemphill, John Kresler and William Sayler. Mr. Hayes’ death was due to apoplexy, he having been stricken while on a loaded wagon and fell to the ground dead. Francis M. Hayes was born near Sulphur Springs, Henry county, Indiana, February 16, 1844, and died at Newell, South Dakota, November 16, 1917. aged 73 years and 9 months. He spent most of his early Iflfe in Wayne county, enlisting in the Union army at the age of 17 and serving three years and four months in the 17th Indiana battery of light artillery. In 18 70 he was married to Sara E. Doran of Dublin, Wayne county, moving to Jasper county the next year, where they lived until 1908, when they moved to Marion, Tn'.' diana. To this union was born eleven children, eight boys and. three girls, all living except the eldest, who died in infancy. In 1914 the mother and wife departed this life, and since that time he spent the summers in South Dakota, returning each winter until death occurred. Those left to mourn the 'Toss of a kind and loving father are Thomas, Will, Anne and John of Rensselaer; Henry of South Dakota; Mae Laymen of Brazil. Indiana: Gifford of Lafayette; Leonard. Harry and Pearle of Marion, Indiana. Death came suddenly without any long suffering. Loved ones and many friends will always remember him as a loving and kind father and a true friend. In his boyhood he Joined the United Brethren church and remained with that faith untij eight years ago, when he united with the Progressive Brethren church of Marlon. He led a /faithful Christian life to the end.