The Hayes Family History Site

Police Officer Patrick S. Hanley, the son Ellen Hayes and Daniel Hanley and a New York City Patrolman for almost 25 years was shot in the back while trying to apprehend a man who had “shot another brother officer just moments before”.

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This is the story of how the “other” Hayes’ arrived in the United States.  The other Hayes’ meaning on the Lewis side.  Yes, I have Hayes’ from both my mother and father.  The information is compiled from many sources, including:

• Census Records: 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930.
• A letter From Grace Lewis telling the story of the family.
• A bio of Edward Hayes, found in an “About Erie County” PDF.
• Information gathered by my Uncle Lloyd

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