LOUIS G. HADEN

LOUIS G. HADEN was born in Louisiana, near Baton Rouge, July 14, 1846, and is a son of Robert H. and Jane E. (Curtis) Haden, the former of whom was a native of Kentucky, and the latter a native of Louisiana. They were of Scotch-Irish and French descent, respectively. Robert H. Haden received his early education in his native county. When a young man he removed to Louisiana, where he was married, and where he followed his trade (that of a house carpenter) for some eight years. In 1846 he returned to Franklin, Simpson Co., Ky., where he continued to follow his trade for some twenty years. He then engaged in farming in the same county for about ten years, when he removed to Muhlenburgh County, Ky., where be resided for some eight years; thence removed to Christian County, remaining about five years; thence in 1885, to Providence, Tenn., where he now resides. Mrs. Jane E. Haden departed this life November 20, 1871. She was a devoted member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Haden has been for many years a member of the Christian Church and was formerly a member of the S. of T., and of the I. O. G. T.  Louis G. Haden received a good common school education in youth, and was employed on his father's farm until he attained his majority, after which he continued to farm on the home place, on his own account, for several years. He then removed to Christian County, Ky., where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits for some four years. In March, 1882, he came to Rockport, Ohio Co., Ky., where he has since resided, and been engaged in the drug trade and in general merchandising with S. & M. J. Reid, under the firm name of Reid, Haden & Co. He was married March, 30, 1876, to Mollis A. Sharp, a native of Muhlenburgh County, no children have been left to them. Mr. Haden and wife are devoted members of the Christian Church. He was formerly a member of the I. O. G. T. In politics he is a Democrat.

Source: J. H. BATTLE, W H. PERRIN, & G. C. KNIFFIN 1895

Note:  Mr. Haden's given name is sometimes spelled Lewis and his middle name was Green. The date of birth shown on his grave marker is 18 July 1848 but his death certificate shows 14 July 1846. He died 31 March 1921 in Ohio County and is buried in The Old Rockport Cemetery. Mr. Haden had a son named Urey, who was born in 1891, and who is shown as the informant on Mr. Haden's death certificate as living in Rockport (died 1961), and two daughters, Eunice (1886-1886) and Bernice (1887-1907).

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JOSIAH HALE

            JOSIAH HALE, M.D., a retired physi­cian of Owensboro, Ky., was born in Ohio county, of that state, Jan. 25, 1829. His parents, Caleb and Sally (Huff) Hale, were both natives of Virginia, but came in their childhood to Kentucky with their parents. Caleb Hale's father was Arm­strong Hale, who was born in London, England, but came to America, settling first in Virginia and in 1800 in Ohio county. He was a farmer all his life. Caleb Hale was a farmer and also a cabi­net maker. In political opinion he was a Whig and took an active interest in all public questions. At one time he was sheriff of Ohio county, where he passed his whole life. Doctor Hale received a common school education and studied medi­cine under Doctor Haines, beginning in 1852. In 1856 he was graduated from the University of Louisville, with the degree of M.D., and began practice at Fordsville in his native county. Later he removed to Hartford and practiced there until 1863, when he took a post-graduate course in New York and located in Owensboro. In 1872 he again attended post-graduate lectures in New York, and in 1881 was delegate to the International Medical Congress, which met at London, in August of that year. During his professional career Doctor Hale was regarded as one of the most progressive and successful physicians in his section of the state. He still re­tains his membership in the American Medical, the Kentucky State and the Tri-State Medical societies, the last named being composed of the States of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, and belongs to the Owensboro Medical society. He was a member of the state board of medical examiners as long as the board was in existence and his retirement from active practice caused regret among his many patrons. While actively engaged in professional work he was hon­ored with the vice-presidency of the Kentucky State Medical society. Doctor Hale is an honored member of the Free and Accepted Masons. Before the war he was a Whig, during the war he was a Republican, then affiliated with the Democratic party until 1896, when he re­joined the Republicans. He owns a fine farm, property in the city of Owensboro, and is one of the substantial citizens of Daviess county. He has been twice married. His first wife, to whom he was married in 1852, was Nancy J. Willis, of Ohio county. She died in 1862 and in 1873 he was married to Emily McHenry, daughter of judge John H. McHenry, of Hartford. Doctor Hale has had three children, only one of whom is now living.  Bettie and Emma both died in infancy and Mary is now the wife of J. A. Dean.

Source:  Memoirs of The Lower Ohio Valley, published 1905.

Note:  Josiah Hale died 14 September 1905 In Owensboro. He is buried in the Rosehill  Elmwood Cemetery, Owensboro.

JUDGE WILLIAM F. GREGORY

JUDGE WILLIAM F. GREGORY was born in Boyle County, Ky., June 16, 1837, and is a son of Richard P. and Susan (Clark) Gregory. His grandfather, Godfrey Gregory, came from near Petersburgh, Va., to Washington County, Ky., about 1792. His maternal grandfather, Francis Clark, a native of Lynchburg, Va., who settled near Danville, Ky., was a large land owner, and opened the first salt wells in Kentucky. Richard P. Gregory, subject's father, was reared in Washington County, Ky., educated at St. Mary's College, Kentucky, and at his marriage settled in Boyle County, Ky., where he followed farming. He died in 1874. He had five children, four now living: Clark R., Allen K., Richard P. (all living in Louisville), and William F.  The last, who is the third child of the family, attended St. Mary's College, Marion County, and completed his literary education by graduating from the Kentucky Military Institute, near Frankfort, in 1857. He then finished a course of law at the same institution. He was then appointed professor of mathematics and filled a chair two years and a half in that same college. He resigned his position and came to Hartford, where he engaged in the practice of law, and in 1874, was elected county judge over very strong opposing candidates. He was elected school commissioner without his solicitation, and served seven years. He was married, August 19, 1862, to Miss Zelma Berry, daughter of Dr. William J. Berry, now residing in Florida. She is a member of the Baptist Church. Their union has been blessed with four children: Lizzie, Roy, Annie and Parkie. Judge Gregory is a Democrat, and takes an active interest in his party. During the presidential campaign of 1876 he was a member of the State executive committee. 

Source: J. H. BATTLE, W H. PERRIN, & G. C. KNIFFIN 1895

Note:  William Francis Gregory died 13 March 1889 in Ohio County and is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, Hartford.