Stephen Hayner

     Stephen was born on Tuesday, 1 August 1837 in Grafton, Renslaer County, New York. He was the son of Abraham Hayner [ca 1815] & Julia A. Martin [ca.1820]. Stephen married Emily Jane Howell, daughter of John Howell and Mariett Decker, on 21 February 1861 in Stockbridge, Ingham County, Michigan. Stephen & Emeley had children: Sarah E. [1865-5/11/1896] [m. 5/04/1892 William Oatley], Mary A. [1867-8/15/1888][m. Silas Wilber], James N. [1870-1950] [m. 1902 Josie Lowe], Zella Ett [8/24/1872-5/29/1922] .[m. 1892 Bert Cyrus Oatley] & Julia A. [7/08/1879-9/16/1879] 23 August 1870, Stephen and his wife, Emily, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Iosco Township, Livingston County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Stephen Hayner [32 New York farmer], his wife: Emily J. [31 Michigan], children: Sarah E. [5 Michigan] & Mary A. [3 Michigan].¹ 15 June 1880, Stephen and his wife, Emily, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in LeRoy Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Stephen M.Hayner [42 New York farmer], his wife: Emily J. [41 Michigan], children: Sarah E. [15 Michigan], Mary A. [13 Michigan], James N. [9 Michigan], & Zella E. [7 Michigan].² Stephen's wife, Emily, died on 27 March 1884 in LeRoy Township leaving him a widower. Stephen departed this life on Tuesday, 11 June 1889 in LeRoy Township at age 51 years, 10 months and 10 days. He was buried at Stockbridge in the North Stockbridge Cemetery. The inscription on his tombstone reads:Stephen M / Hayner / died / Jun 11, 1889 / aged / 51y 10m 10d.³