Veteran Civil War

9th Missouri State Militia, CSA

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HIGBEE NEWS (Randolph County, MO)

4 Apr 1902--Died, at his home 5 miles southeast of town, Thursday, April 3rd, 1902, Mr. R. K. Hayden, aged 60 years. He was stricken with paralysis last Tuesday and never regained consciousness. He was a good citizen and his many friends deeply regret his death. The remains will be buried at New Hope church, Howard county, at 12 o'clock to-day.

11 Apr 1902--ROBERT HAYDEN--Robert K. Hayden died on Thursday morning, April 2, 1902 at his residence 5 miles southeast of Higbee. He suffered from heart trouble for some days and subsequently was stricken with paralysis, which resulted in death. Mr. Hayden was born in Boone county, KY, June 13, 1841, and moved to Randolph county, MO, when about 7 years old. He moved later to Howard county, where he settled. On 4th of Feb 1864, he married EMILY AMICK who died Jan 26, 1882. To them were born 7 children, one of which died, the other 6,--3 boys and 3 girls--are all living in the neighborhood of their old home. He married again on Sept 10, 1885, MARY JANE LYNCH, who survives him with her daughter EVA, aged 15 years.

-Mr. Hayden in 1862, joined the 9th Missouri State Militia [The 9th Missouri Infantry Regiment (originally Clark's Missouri Infantry) was an infantry regiment that served in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.], and served until 1865, when he was discharged. He was subsequently granted a pension, which he enjoyed until his death.

-The interment was at New Hope cemetery on Friday, where funeral services were held by F.H. James. Mr. Hayden was much respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. His word was his bond. The esteem in which he was held was testified to by the large concourse who attended the funeral. *transcribed by Kathy Bowlin*