Joseph Dant

Notes:

"In his will written Jan. 30, 1833 and recorded June 25, 1833, Joseph Dant names all his children, mentions his plantation, a mare, a slave named Nace, and leaves five dollars to Holy Cross and ten dollars for Masses for the repose of his soul. He makes his son, John Dant, his executor. This will was witnessed by: William Smock, Jefferson C. Peak, and William Peterson. This was the terrible year of the Asiatic Cholera Epedemic and I suspect it was the cause of his demise. His will can be found in the Washington County, KY Clerk's Office in Springfield, KY in Will Book 'E', page 200." [Find a Grave page for Joseph Dant, citation details below]

Joseph married Elizabeth Belinder Shercliffe in Aug 1792 in Nelson County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Lewis Hayden on 13 Feb 1810. Lewis (son of Basil Hayden and Henrietta Cole) was born on 20 Aug 1796 in Washington County, Kentucky; died in 1849 in Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky; was buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Rebecca Humphrey on 1 Jun 1835 in St Joseph's, Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky. Rebecca (daughter of Thomas Humphrey) was born about 1818; died on 8 Apr 1891 in Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky; was buried in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery, Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sylvester married Mildred "Millie" Hayden on 15 Oct 1835 in St. Joseph's, Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky. Mildred (daughter of Stanislaus Hayden and Henrietta Hilton) was born on 31 Dec 1804 in Nelson County, Kentucky; died on 11 Oct 1859; was buried in St. Raphael's Cemetery, West Louisville, Daviess, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alexander Hamilton. Alexander (son of Thomas Hamilton and Ann Hodgkins) was born on 6 Jan 1788 in Prince George's County, Maryland; died on 7 Nov 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Professed on 27 Nov 1832 as Sister Mary Angeline, Sister of Loretto, Nerinckx, Kentucky.

Lewis married Julia Ann Rapier on 2 Sep 1845 in St. Thomas, Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky. Julia (daughter of Charles Rapier and Elizabeth Gwynn) was born on 6 Jun 1827 in Nelson County, Kentucky; died on 7 May 1888 in Nelson County, Kentucky; was buried in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was the distiller who devised the Old Grand-Dad brand of bourbon (or, as the early labels called it, "sour mash") whiskey, which first appeared in 1882. He was a lifelong bachelor, and according to several online sources, was found dead in his orchard with a bottle of poison by his side, and his death was ruled a suicide.

We note that if the Church had believed that he committed suicide, it would be unlikely for him to be buried at St. Joseph's.

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Hardin County newspaper abstract (compiled by Carolyn Wimp), published Oct 22, 1897:

Basil Hayden is one of the wealthiest farmers in Nelson Co. Lives in the eastern part of the county, 10 miles from Bardstown. He is now 75 years old and has not touched his foot to the earth for over 30 years. He is spending his declining years in solitude. One of his brothers, Raymond H Hayden, for years held controlling interest in one of the most famous distilleries in the United States. He too, had peculiar ideas, and lived a bachelor all his life, and died at an advanced age under singular circumstances. He was found dead in his orchard a number of years ago, a bottle that had contained poison lying by his side. It was thought that he had committed suicide, but there were some who believed that he had met with foul play. Basil "Hermit" Hayden, in his youth, was a social leader. When the war broke out, he entered the Confederate army. When he came back after the war, he changed. He declared that the Lord had dealt harshly and unjustly with him, depriving him of his slaves and out of revenge, he registered a terrible oath that he would never again put his foot to the Lord's ground, and so far has kept his vow. Mr Hayden is described as a fine looking man, with a full beard and flowing hair.

WASHINGTON COUNTY (KY) NEWS LEADER 2/23/1899
HEYDON, BASIL:

A remarkable case is that of Basil Haydon, who has spent 30 years in one Room. There lives in Washington county, we are informed, 6 or 7 miles south of Springfield, one of the most eccentric human beings, we feel warranted in saying in Kentucky. Shortly before Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated president of the U.S., on the 4th of March, 1861, Basil Haydon was to have married a young lady in the neighborhood in which he now lives, but before the day set for the marriage arrived she eloped with another man and has never been heard from by any of her relatives. This weighed on the mind of her former admirer, and the day the president took his seat in the White House he went to his room in the second story of the building and declared he would nerver step on the earth again as long as he should live. His father and mother were both dead, and he had been living in the house alone for several months, doing his own cooking. His bitter disappointment he gave as a reason for his seclusion. People at first thought him to be crazy, but, after a sufficient length of time, discovered their mistake. Since he first secluded himself 38 years ago, so far as is known, he has never broken his word. Some say he lives 2 miles form Frederickstown, in the Poplar Flat neighborhood. He being an uncle of Mr. Alex Hamilton and Mrs. George Robertson. He is quite wealthy and looks after his business affairs and has accumulated a large estate. He had a brother who died several years ago who was a distiller and quite wealthy.

HAYDEN, BASIL
DAILY IOWA STATE PRESS, IOWA CITY, IOWA 5/1/1899
A KENTUCKY HERMIT
OWNS FINE FARM AND IS VERY WEALTHY
WAS ONCE A LEADER IN HIS NEIGHBORHOOD
SERVED IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY
SAYS THE LORD HAS TREATED HIM WRONGLY
HIS QUEER ACTIONS

Living ten miles east of Bardstown, Ky., is one of the most singular characters in the state. Now in his 75th year, he has not touched his foot to the earth for over thirty years. Living in a comfortable residence, surrounded by many acres of the best land in Nelson county, he is spending his declining years in colitude. Basil Hayden, referred to above, is one of the wealthiest farmers in a district composed of half a dozen counties , and is descended from a family well known in the pioneer annals of the state. Many of them have also been distinguished in the different lines of life. One of his brothers, Raymond Hayden, was the originator of a celebrated brand of whisky, and for years held a controlling interest in once of the most famous distilleries in the United States. He, too, had peculiar ideas, and lived a bachelor all his life, and at last died at an advanced age under singular circumstances. He was found dead in his orchard, a number of years ago, a bottle that had contained poison lying by his side. It was generally supposed that he comitted suicide, but there were some of the opinion that he had met with foul play, and that the poison bottle had been placed near him for a blind. Basil Hayden, or "The Hermit," as he is known throughout the section in which he lives, in his youth was a social leader, and very popular with a circle of friends. When the war broke out he entered the confederate army and made a good soldier to the last end. When he returned home he found his slaves free and his property greatly damaged. The emancipation of the negroes affected him seriously, and he brooded over it constantly. He became silent and morose, declining all overtures of friendliness on the part of his neighbors. He declared the Lord had dealt harshly and unjustly with him in depriving him of his slaves, and out of revenge he registered a terrible oath that he would never again put his foot to the Lord's ground, and so far he has kept his vow. Never since its registration has he appeard without his door, nor will he have intercourse with any save one or two, who are immediately connected with him, and then his words are of the briefest possible character. His landed interests are extensive, and under the management of the competent overseer yield him a handsome income. The overseer makes his reports to the queer old man in his darkened retreat, who gives his directions and orders as tersely as possible. He has never spoken to a woman in any manner since his self-imposed exile, nor will he allow one to be employed upon his place. How he spends his time in his darkened room no one knows, but it is said he is a miser as well as a hermit, and that his chief employment is counting and toying with his money, of which he is said to have a vast amount in silver and gold. Be this as it mauy, a Bardstown banker twice a year visits Mr. Hayden, and through him the recluse settles his financial manners with the outside world. Mr. Hayden is described as a fine-looking man, with a full beard and flowing hair. His confinement has bleached him until his is as white as a infant, and his hands are as soft as raw cotton. He had a sale of mules at his farm recently and a number of animals were sold at fancy prices. A large number of people were present at the sale, among them the writer, but never a glimpse was caught of Hayden. His instructions to the auctioneer were sent out by the overseer, written in a crabbed hand and were very direct.


HAYDON, BASIL
OBIT
WASHINGTON COUNTY (KY) NEWS LEADER 9/19/1909
45 YEARS IN HIS ROOM, WAS BASIL HAYDON WHO DIED LAST FRIDAY

Seldom it is the duty of an editor to chronicle the death of one whose life is so shrouded in mystery, as that of Mr. Basil Haydon, who died last week, in Nelson County just over the border line of this county. Mr. Haydon was born in Nelson County eighty five years ago. His parents came there from Maryland in the early part of the nineteenth century, and were among the early settlers of the county, and it was they who purchased the farm and built the brick house where Mr. Haydon was living when he died. Basil was one of twelve children, eight boys and four girls. Of the girls, two entered the convent at Loretto, and one at St. Catharine, the other married Mr. Hamilton and was the mother of Mr. Alex Hamilton and Mrs. G. D. Robertson, Sr., of this place. Basil Haydon grew to manhood in the county of birth and never wandered far from the place of birth. He was educated at St. Joseph's College at Bardstown. In the early days he mingled in the highest society and was very cultured in intellect and handsome in person. He lived as other men and mingled with them until about the close of the civil war, when without any apparent reason and without disclosing to any one his motive he suddenly went into retirement and for the remainder of his days he live the life of a hermit. During this long period of nearly a half century he seldom saw anyone. The house where he lived was built in the early colonial style of those days, situated on his farm of 600 acres, far from the road the way to which lies through a dense forest. Here, far from the madding crowd he was content to spend his days, never leaving his room, seldom talking to anyone. The only persons on the place besides himself was a Mr. Logue Borders and his wife who lived in the house with him and managed his affairs for him. In his habits he was very peculiar, and during the hottest days of the year kept a fire burning in the great fire place. What was the man's motive and what led him to choose so strange a manner of living will never be known for this secret of his life is buried with him. If it was some vow taken to live this secluded life, it was faithfully kept. Though separated from the world and scarcely living in it, he knew what it was doing in every land. He was well informed on all leading questions of the day and conversed intelligently on all subjects with the few who had the privilege of being admitted to his presence. Though never voting, he was an ardent Democrat and always took an intense interest in political subjects. During his life, he had his farm conducted successfully and doubtless made money. Several fortunes were left to him but what disposition he made of his property is not yet known. When death came too close the existence of one who had been dead to the world for nearly half a century, it came not in the form of disease to cut short his existence but as a gentle messenger when life's candle burnt out. Funeral services were conducted at Fredrickstown Sunday by Rev. Father Pieters and the remains were laid to rest in St. Joseph's cemetery at Bardstown. Thus closes the final chapter in the life of a man whose acts no mortal can judge, for his motive was known only to himself and his Savior.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alternate birth: 29 Jan 1830, Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky
• Alternate death: 29 Oct 1897, Daviess County, Kentucky

John married Mary Jane Mattingly on 23 Nov 1858 in Daviess County, Kentucky. Mary (daughter of John Mattingly and Anna "Nancy" Moore) was born on 25 Jan 1842; died on 23 Jan 1890; was buried in St. Raphael's Cemetery, West Louisville, Daviess, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Professed as Sister Mary Louise of the Dominican sisters. According to some sources she was at one point married to Alfred Green Crabtree.

Joseph married Ary Frances Rapier on 9 Oct 1855 in St. Thomas, Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky. Ary (daughter of Richard Rapier and Matilda Moore) was born before 25 Jul 1836 in Springfield, Marion, Kentucky; was christened on 25 Jul 1836 in St. Rose's, Springfield, Marion, Kentucky; died on 16 Oct 1876; was buried in St. Raphael's Cemetery, West Louisville, Daviess, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Professed on 1 Nov 1852 as Sister Mary Alexis, Sisters of Loretto, Nerincks, Kentucky.

Mary married William I. Shaunty in Nov 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Richard Monroe Clark on 31 Jan 1865. Richard (son of Basil Richard Clark and Susannah Rapier) was born on 11 Sep 1838 in Nelson County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary on 25 Apr 1888. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Twin to Josephine.

Notes:

Twin to Delphina.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alternate birth: 1854

Frances married James Monroe O'Bryan in 1873. James (son of Clement O'Bryan and Isabella Rhodes) was born on 21 Jan 1851; died on 18 Oct 1908 in Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky; was buried in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery, Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Felix Hayden Mullican on 8 Mar 1859 in Daviess County, Kentucky. Felix (son of John Henry Mullican and Susanna Hayden) was born on 24 Jan 1830 in Washington County, Kentucky; died on 17 Feb 1874 in Daviess County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married William M. Clark on 1 Feb 1870 in St. Joseph's, Bardstown, Nelson, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucinda married George Robertson on 8 May 1863. George was born on 14 Feb 1833 in Springfield, Marion, Kentucky; died on 28 May 1913. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Professed in the Xavierian Brothers as Brother Dennis.

Theodore married Caroline Belle HunterSt. Raphael's Catholic Church, West Louisville, Daviess, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anselm Joseph Reisz. Anselm (son of Anselm Martin Reisz and Franceska "Francis" Laub) was born on 16 Mar 1838 in Hauenberstein, Germany; died on 30 Jun 1918 in Rome, Daviess, Kentucky; was buried in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery, Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alternate birth: 24 Jun 1876

Notes:

Also known as Ernest C. Clark. Often went by "PC".

Birth year on death certificate is given as 1886, but age is given as 47. Since other records (and a death age of 47) are consistent with an 1876 birth, this suggests the death certificate is simply in error.

He and his wife were half third cousins, being both descendants of Henrietta Cole (1754-1837).

Family/Spouse: Teresa McQuina Hayden. Teresa (daughter of James S. Hayden and Mary Drucilla Hayden) was born on 29 Aug 1875 in Daviess County, Kentucky; died on 13 Jul 1940 in St. Joseph, Daviess, Kentucky; was buried on 15 Jul 1940 in St. Alphonsus Cemetery, West Louisville, Daviess, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married George Lloyd Haydon on 8 Feb 1888 in St. Dominic's, Springfield, Marion, Kentucky. George (son of Benjamin Haydon and Elizabeth Catherine Clarkson) died on 10 Nov 1943; was buried in St. Dominic's, Springfield, Marion, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Theodore married Mary Gertrude Mulligan on 27 Nov 1925. Mary was born on 19 Jan 1905 in Daviess County, Kentucky; died on 27 Jun 1992. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Beatrice Hayden. Beatrice (daughter of James Urban Hayden and Mary Etta Jane Newton) was born on 8 Jan 1896 in Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky; died on 29 Jul 1977 in Daviess County, Kentucky; was buried in Mater Dolorosa Cemetery, Owensboro, Daviess, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Frances Lillie "Peggy" Hayden on 9 Jan 1937 in Daviess County, Kentucky. Frances (daughter of Joseph Urban Hayden and Mary Ermena Riney) was born on 29 Oct 1914 in Daviess County, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married Francis Ryan Duffy, Senator from Wisconsin on 26 Jan 1918 in St. Dominic's, Springfield, Marion, Kentucky. Francis (son of Francis Fee Duffy and Hattie Ryan) was born on 23 Jun 1888 in Fon du Lac County, Wisconsin; died on 16 Aug 1979 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; was buried in Calvary Cemetery, Fun du Lac, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Rose Marie Kamuf on 21 Feb 1976. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From Wikipedia (accessed 22 Oct 2020):

Nicholas Patrick Hayden, nicknamed "The Kentucky Kid", was an American professional motorcycle racer who won the MotoGP World Championship in 2006. Hayden began racing motorcycles at a young age. He began his road racing career in the CMRA before progressing to the AMA Supersport Championship and then to the AMA Superbike Championship. He won the AMA title in 2002 and was approached by the Repsol Honda team to race for them in MotoGP.

In his first season he performed well, finishing fifth in the championship and winning the Rookie-of-the-year award. However, this was followed by a difficult second season in which he managed eighth overall. Hayden then rallied in the 2005 season by scoring his first Grand Prix win at Laguna Seca, and finishing third in the standings at the end of the season. The next year, 2006, would be Hayden's greatest in motorcycle racing as he won the 2006 MotoGP world title, breaking Valentino Rossi's five-year consecutive streak. He remained with Honda for two more seasons without a world title, before moving to Ducati for 2009. Hayden had five largely unsuccessful seasons at Ducati, with his highest finishing championship position a seventh place in 2010. He subsequently moved to the Honda Aspar team in 2014 where he raced for two seasons before making a move to the Superbike World Championship with the Ten Kate Racing Honda team.

Hayden finished fifth in his first season in the World Superbike Championship with the highlight of his season being a win in Malaysia. For 2017 Hayden continued with the Red Bull Honda team (formerly Ten Kate Racing team).

On May 17, 2017, Hayden was hit by a driver while riding his bicycle in Italy. He suffered a traumatic brain injury and died five days later in a local hospital. Hayden was posthumously inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018.

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