HAYDEN, Dr. John Wesley 1839 - 1909

HAYDEN, BRISTOR

Posted By: Volunteer: Sherri
Date: 7/10/2014 at 02:18:34

Added by Admin, May 2024 --

"The Fairfield Journal"
Wednesday, January 13, 1909
Front Page, Column 6

DR. J. W. HAYDEN DIES TUESDAY.

Well Known Jefferson County Pioneer Passed Away Here at Advanced Age.

Dr. John W. HAYDEN, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Fairfield died last night at his home on West broadway after months of ill health. He was operated upon Monday afternoon, in an effort to prolong his life.

Dr. HAYDEN was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1839 and came to Jefferson county when but seven years old. In 1861 when Lincoln issued the call for volunteers to fight for the union he inlisted (sic) in Company I, Third Iowa Cavalry and served three years, being mustered out of the service at the close of the war and receiving his discharge on September 4, 184 (sic) at Davenport.

In 1867, Dr. HAYDEN was married to Miss Emily BRISTOR, a resident of Henry county. They made their home in Libertyville where Dr. HAYDEN had located soon after having graduated from Keokuk Medical College a short time before his marriage. He built up a very large and extensive practice and was for years one of the most successful physicians of Jefferson county.

About twenty years ago he retired from the active practice of his profession and moved to this city where he has since made ish home (sic) with the exception of a few months which was spent at Siloam Springs, Ark., in the hope of benefitting his failing health. In politics, Dr. HAYDEN was a staunch Republican, taking an active part in all the issues of the party. By reason of his influence and interest, Dr. HAYDEN was elected a representative from this county to the state legislature where he looked after the interests of the prople of the county with untiring interest.

He is survived by his wife and large number of relatives and friends who sincerely mourn his death. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the First Methodist Episcopal church and interment is to take place in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Journal"
Wednesday, January 13, 1909
Page FOUR, Column 3

DR. J. W. HAYDEN DIES TUESDAY.

Well Known Jefferson County Pioneer Passed Away Here at Advanced Age.

Dr. John W. HAYDEN, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Fairfield died last night at his home on West broadway after months of ill health. He was operated upon Monday afternoon, in an effort to prolong his life.

The remains were taken to Burlington this afternoon and the funeral services will be held friday afternoon at two o'clock at the home of Mrs. Anna Speigel and the interment will take place in the Aspen Grove cemetery. [Note: This paragraph likely belongs in the obituary in the next column, as that person was buried in Burlington.]

Dr. HAYDEN was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, in 1839 and came to Jefferson county when but seven years old. In 1861 when Lincoln issued the call for volunteers to fight for the union he inlisted (sic) in Company I, Third Iowa Cavalry and served three years, being mustered out of the service at the close of the war and receiving his discharge on September 4, 184 (sic) at Davenport.

In 1867, Dr. HAYDEN was married to Miss Emily BRISTOR, a resident of Henry county. They made their home in Libertyville where Dr. HAYDEN had located soon after having graduated from Keokuk Medical College a short time before his marriage. He built up a very large and extensive practice and was for years one of the most successful physicians of Jefferson county.

About twenty years ago he retired from the active practice of his profession and moved to this city where he has since made ish home (sic) with the exception of a few months which was spent at Siloam Springs, Ark., in the hope of benefitting his failing health. In politics, Dr. HAYDEN was a staunch Republican, taking an active part in all the issues of the party. By reason of his influence and interest, Dr. HAYDEN was elected a representative from this county to the state legislature where he looked after the interests of the prople of the county with untiring interest.

He is survived by his wife and large number of relatives and friends who sincerely mourn his death. The funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock at the First Methodist Episcopal church and interment is to take place in Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Wednesday, January 13, 1909
Page FIVE, Column 2

Notice.

All soldiers in this vicinity are requested to meet in G. A. R. hall Janaury 14th., at one p.m., to attend the funeral of Dr. HAYDEN.

By request of
Newton Williams
Post Commander.

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Original posting by Sherri --

The Fairfield Ledger
January 13, 1909

Dr. HAYDEN Is Dead.

Dr. J. W. HAYDEN died in this city last evening. He had been in a critical condition for several days, surgery was used as a last resort and he could not rally from the operation. Dr. HAYDEN was a native of Ohio, born in 1839, and came to this county in 1840. He practiced medicine for many years in Libertyville. He was a soldier of the Civil war, a member of Company I, Third Iowa cavalry. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.

(Transcribed for genealogy purposes.)

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Added by Admin, May 2024 --

"The Fairfield Tribune"
Wednesday, January 13, 1909
Front Page, Column 3

PERSONAL AND LOCAL

... Dr. HAYDEN underwent an operation this week for a trouble of long standing. It is thought he will recover nicely, as his condition was very good following the operation. ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Thursday, January 14, 1909
Page 3, Column 2

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

... --The funeral of Dr. John W. HAYDEN who died at his home on West Broadway in this city Tuesday evening was held this afternoon at two o'clock at the residence and the remains were laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery. Change of arrangements was made last evening to late for announcement (sic). ...

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Friday, January 15, 1909
Page 3, Column 1

LIBERTYVILLE

... Quiet a number of people (sic) of Libertyville went to Fairfield today to attend the funeral of Dr. HAYDEN. ...

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"Jefferson County Republican"
Friday, January 15, 1909
Page 5, Column 3

Comrade John W. HAYDEN, one of Fairfield's oldest and most prominent citizens, passed away at about 4 o'clock Wednesday morning at his home on W. Broadway. He was born in Hamilton Co., O., in 1839 and came to Jefferson County when but 7 years of age. He enlisted in Co. I, 3d Iowa Cavalry in 1861 and served three years. In 1867 Dr. HAYDEN was married to Miss Emily BRISTOR, who survives. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the house with interment at Evergreen cemetery.

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"The Fairfield Daily Journal"
Tuesday, January 26, 1909
Page 2, Column 2

COURT BEGINS NEXT MONDAY.

Term Will Be Busy One, 200 Cases Being on the Docket.

... Among probate matters which will come up for hearing at this term will be the proving of the wills of John W. HAYDEN...

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Admin. note: Buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Fairfield, in Lot 2nd.119. Wife Emily died in 1935 and was buried with him. Also buried there is Emily's dog, with no headstone or dates to mark the location.