Jerry Hay

I’ve “rescued” two old photographs belonging to the HAY Family. The first photograph is one of Jerry HAY who is identified as the Father of Lydia HAY CAROLIN. The photograph appears to have been taken in the 1880’s with Jerry likely in his 40’s or 50’s at the time it was taken. There is no studio or location for the photographer noted. A note on back includes the name “Mr. M. C. CAROLIN of Halsey, Oregon” and directions. The second photograph is identified as Bessie HAY and appears to have been taken in the early 1900’s with Bessie likely about 2-3 years old at the time. This second photograph doesn’t include location or photographer info.

Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this HAY Family:

Jeremiah “Jerry” HAY was b. Aug 1839 in Kentucky and had one sibling, a brother Frank HAY (1830-1927). Jerry married Martha A. EVANS (1849-1912) and together they had 6 children including, Alice; Lydia; Annie; William Wesley; Frank Lee; and Nelle HAY, all born between 1866 and 1882. Jerry died 23 Feb 1920 in Linn Co. OR and is buried in the Masonic Cemetery in Harrisburg, OR. Jerry’s daughter referenced on the photograph was b. 1869 and married Matthew Clarence CAROLIN (1870-1938) and she died 3 Sept 1944 and is buried in the Redmond Memorial Cemetery in Redmond, OR. Jerry’s daughter Alice H. HAY (1867-1927) married Mr. WHITE.

Jerry’s son William Wesley HAY was b. 1875 and died 30 Oct 1945 in Linn, OR, records indicate his wife was Louise HAY.

Census records provide the following details:

1870 census of Harrisburg, OR:

Jeremiah HAY, age 31, a Carpenter, born KY
Martha HAY, age 21, Keeping House, born IL
Alice HAY, age 5, born OR
Lydia HAY, age 1, born OR

1880 census of Harrisburg, OR:

Jerry HAY, age 40, a Carpenter, born KY, parents born TN/VA
Martha HAY, wife, age 30, Keeping House, born IL, parents born KY
Alice HAY, dau, age 14, At Home, born OR
Lydia HAY, dau, age 12, at Home, born OR
Annie HAY, dau, age 9, born OR
William HAY, son, age 5, born OR
Frank HAY, son, age 1, born OR

1900 census of South Harrisburg, OR:

Jerry HAY, age 51, born Aug 1848, married 28 years, born KY, parents born VA, an Implement Dealer
Martha HAY, wife, age 50, born Jun 1849, married 28 years, 6 children/5 living, born IL, parents born IL
William W. HAY, son, age 26, born Jan 1874, born OR, a Day Laborer
Frank L. HAY, son, age 21, born Apr 1879, born OR
Nelle HAY, dau, age 17, born Aug 1882, born OR

1910 census of S. Harrisburg, OR:

Jerry HAY, age 70, married 45 years, born KY, parents born VA/NC, a Carpenter
Martha A. HAY, wife, age 60, married 45 years, 6 children/5 living, born IL, parents born IL
William W. HAY, son, age 34, born OR, a Farmer
Nellie HAY, dau, age 27, born OR, a News Paper Printer

1920 census of South Harrisburg, OR:

Jeremiah HAY, age 80, a widower, born KY, parents born TN, a Merchant
William Wesley HAY, son, age 45, born OR, parents born KY/IL, a Fruit Farmer
Frank HAY, son, age 40, born OR, parents born KY/IL, a Railroad Clerk

I am hoping to locate someone from this HAY Family so that the photographs can be returned to the care of family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.

Thanks,
Shelley