The Life of Nancy Ann Hayes
Died, at her residence in Olathe on Friday, April 20, Mrs. Nancy A. Hayes, aged sixty-eight years. Funeral services were held at the Congregational Church Sunday, April 22, at 1:30 p. m., conducted by Rev. J. E. Yates and R. D. Steiner. ' The remains were laid to rest in Olathe cemetery. A more extended notice will be given next week.
Olathe Mirror
April 26, 1900
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Olathe Mirror
April 26, 1900
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Mrs. Nancy A. Hayes.
(Mrs. Nancy A. Hayes, aged sixty-eight years, one of Johnson county's pioneers, died at her home on East Lulu street at 3:30 o'clock on Friday April 20.)
Deceased was the widow of Col. Josiah E. Hayes, one of Kansas, bravest soldiers and most honored citizens who died about twenty years ago. She was the mother of Charles L. Hayes, Arthur L. Hayes, Holly E. Hayes, who survive her, and Mrs. Emma Hayes Lord, who passed on several years ago.
Mrs. Hayes came to Johnson county with her husband in 1857 and had made her home here from that time to her death. She was a plain practical woman of strong mentality and warm heart, who was always guided by what her conscience and judgment told her was right. She was here in the midst of the conflict between freedom and slavery, here when it required a brave heart to face the dangers which beset all lovers of human liberty.
When her husband went to the front as a Union soldier in 1861, she remained at her post of duty, as the guardian of their home and children. Her quiet unselfish efforts for every righteous cause has left an impress for good that can never be effaced. She was loved and respected by all our people, and it may be said of her that a brave and true wife, a generous hearted, affectionate mother and faithful friend of humanity has passed to her reward.
Olathe Mirror
May 3, 1900
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(Mrs. Nancy A. Hayes, aged sixty-eight years, one of Johnson county's pioneers, died at her home on East Lulu street at 3:30 o'clock on Friday April 20.)
Deceased was the widow of Col. Josiah E. Hayes, one of Kansas, bravest soldiers and most honored citizens who died about twenty years ago. She was the mother of Charles L. Hayes, Arthur L. Hayes, Holly E. Hayes, who survive her, and Mrs. Emma Hayes Lord, who passed on several years ago.
Mrs. Hayes came to Johnson county with her husband in 1857 and had made her home here from that time to her death. She was a plain practical woman of strong mentality and warm heart, who was always guided by what her conscience and judgment told her was right. She was here in the midst of the conflict between freedom and slavery, here when it required a brave heart to face the dangers which beset all lovers of human liberty.
When her husband went to the front as a Union soldier in 1861, she remained at her post of duty, as the guardian of their home and children. Her quiet unselfish efforts for every righteous cause has left an impress for good that can never be effaced. She was loved and respected by all our people, and it may be said of her that a brave and true wife, a generous hearted, affectionate mother and faithful friend of humanity has passed to her reward.
Olathe Mirror
May 3, 1900
Page 2, col 4
