Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887,
Henry Co.

B. B. HAYDON was born in Henry County, Ky., March 5, 1843, the younger of
two children born to F. B. and Laurinda (Elston) Haydon.  F. B. was born
in Henry County, a son of Benjamin, and passed his life in farming and
stock raising.  Benjamin Haydon was born in Virginia, was one of the first
settlers of Henry County, helped to build the forts at Louisville and
Lexington, was a very successful farmer, and died at the age of ninety
years.  Mrs. Laurinda Haydon was born in Henry County, a daughter of David
and Rhoda (Crooper) Elston.  Our subject was reared on a farm and received
his education in the common schools.  In 1870 he engaged in farming, then
commenced to clerk in a store in Carroll County, where he remained one
year; then resigned to engage in buying, selling and trading in stock, such
as cattle, hogs and sheep.  He shipped to Louisville and Cincinnati and
continued in this business for a period of five years.  He was next
appointed deputy sheriff and served six years.  He owns 160 acres of fine
land near New Castle.  In February, 1876, he married Miss Margaret Sewell,
of Henry County, daughter of Walter Sewell.  Three children blessed this
union: Laura, Stella and Warren.  Mr. and Mrs. Haydon are members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South.  He is also a member of the Masonic
fraternity, of the Royal Arch degree.  Miss Mallie Sewell makes her home
with Mr. and Mrs. Haydon.

Haydon Elston Crooper Sewell
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Louisville-Jefferson-KY Lexington-Fayette-KY Carroll-KY VA

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