Biography of Adelbert C. Hayden
FROM OUR COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE
A DESCRIPTIVE AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD
OF SARATOGA COUNTY, NEW YORK
PREPARED AND PUBLISHED UNDER THE
AUSPICES OF THE SARATOGIAN
THE BOSTON HISTORY COMPANY, PUBLISHERS 1899
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Hayden, Adelbert C., the eldest son of John C. and Martha Haight (Quinby) Hayden, was born at the family homestead
in Fulton county, April 26, 1853. His ancestors on the paternal side were early settlers of Massachusetts; however,
Mr. Hayden's branch of the family early removed to New York State, and have been strongly identified with its life
and history. His mother was a Quakeress, a descendant Of Robert Quinby, who settled in Salisbury, Mass., in June,
1653. Mr. Hayden was educated at the private school of Mrs. Hiram Person of Bachellerville, and at the Albany Normal
College, from which he was graduated in 1882. In Jan. nary, 1884, he went to Washington, D. C., where he held a
position in the government service for four years. On March 9, 1887, he married Nellie Farr Lohnas, daughter of
Deyoe and Huldah L. (Farr) Lohnas of Saratoga Springs. They have two daughters, Grace Lohnas and Rita Marion. In
March, 1888, Mr. Hayden removed from Washington to Saratoga, where he became associated in business with D. Lohnas.
Mr. Hayden is a respected citizen of the town whe:e he resides, and is beloved for his many noble and Christian
qualities. He is a director of the Y. M. C. A.; a member and trustee of the First Baptist church, and for two years
has been superintendent of the Sunday school.
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