JOSEPH HAYBURN, a prominent representative of one of the oldest pioneer families of Donegal township, and an enterprising and progressive citizen of Claysville, is a native of Donegal township, born August 20, 1859. His father, James Hayburn, was also a native of that township, born in May, 1820. Joseph Hayburn, grandfather of Joseph, was born and reared in Ireland, and was there united in marriage with Margaret Laird, a native of County Donegal. The young people immigrated to America, and finally settled in Donegal township, Washington Co., Penn. Their children were as follows: Alexander, Mary, John, Robert, Fannie, Ada M. (Mrs. John Griffith), James, Joseph and Elizabeth (Mrs. Isaac Titus). Mr. Hayburn was always a farmer. In religion he was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and in politics he was a stanch Democrat. James Hayburn, father of Joseph, was reared and educated on the home farm in Donegal township. In 1857 he was married to Margaret, daughter of Alexander Reed, and the following children were born to them: Belle, Joseph, Jennie and Lizzie. Mr. Hayburn was a successful farmer and progressive citizen. Politically he was a leading member of the Democratic party, and in religion was an adherent of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Hayburn died January 22, 1884, and was followed by her husband within the next month. Joseph Hayburn passed his early life in Donegal township, where, June 24, 1886, he was married to Miss Jennie E. Griffith, and they have one daughter, Ethel Bernadeen, born November 27, 1888. Mr. Hayburn lived on the farm and engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1891, when he purchased a livery business of L. D. Lindley, which he now conducts in company with John Knox. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Text taken from page 1188 of: Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893). Transcribed February 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project. Published March 1997 on the Washington County, PA USGenWeb pages at http://www.chartiers.com/.

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