James Patrick HAYES was born 1 July 1846 at Millers Forest, New South Wales, Australia to parents: Robert HAYES of English Parish, Armagh and Mary Ann MILLS of Clones, Co.Monaghan, Ireland.

He married 24 November 1870 at St.Mary's, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia to Margaret HOY. She was born 22 May 1848 at Maitland NSW to parents: Michael HOY and Ann NEWMAN.
{MARRIAGE: NSW BDM Marriage Registration No.2996/1870 James Hayes & Margaret Hoy.}

Religion: Roman Catholic.
Occupation: Unknown, possibly farming.

James & Margaret HAYES were my grandfather's grandparents. They had 10 children:-

1.William Joseph Harry HAYES born 3/11/1871 Patricks Plain NSW, died 1943. Married Bena LAWSON.

2.Ann Matilda HAYES born 1872 Glendon Brook NSW. Married Martin J.JORDAN in 1895 at Newcastle. She died 8/8/1940 Newcastle.

3.Florence HAYES (twin of Edward) born and died 10/1/1875

4.Edward HAYES (twin of Florence) born 10/1/1875 Patricks Plain, known as 'Ted', sadly also died, he was aged 4 yrs.

5.Mary Elizabeth HAYES born 28/2/1877 at Newcastle NSW. {My g.grandparents). Married Lawrence Martin CANTWELL in 1901 and had 5 children.

6.James R. HAYES born 31/3/1879 Newcastle NSW, died 11/7/1913 Waratah NSW. Married 16/3/1905 to May I. GARFOOT born 1886 Newcastle.

7.Edmund (Edward) Sylvester HAYES born 12/9/1882 Patricks Plain NSW, died 4/2/1936 Marrickville NSW. Married 4/6/1910 at Canterbury NSW to Jessie E. TELFER.

8.Alphonsus (Phonce) Herbert Leo HAYES born 30/9/1885 Patricks Plain NSW, died 12/6/1961 Toowoomba QLD. Married 1917 at Dalby to Gladys Marjorie BIRD. The couple had 15 children. All names known.

9.Albert Austin HAYES born 6/5/1887 Patricks Plain NSW, died 12/5/1951 Burwood NSW. Married 10/8/1912 at Burwood to Mary SPEED of Deniliquin NSW.

10.Veronica M.HAYES born 8/3/1889 Singleton NSW, died 29/7/1945 Singleton. Married at Singleton in 1931 to Jack VIPOND, and had one known son (living).


Below is a beautifully restored photograph of my great great grandfather, James Patrick Hayes, colourised to epitomise the style of clothing worn which looks like those thick woollen jackets worn by Colonists in the hot Australian sun.

Photograph was restored for free by an amazing person at Rootschat.com - Photograph Restoration