Henry Blake Hays

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Henry Blake Hays
Born (1829-08-12)August 12, 1829
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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Hays Station, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Spouse(s) Mary Howard
Children Louis Blake Hays, Virginia Claire Hays
Parent(s) James Harden Hays, Mary Cready

Henry Blake Hays was a leader of the coal industry in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Early life

He was born 12 August 1829 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, the son of James H. Hays and Mary Cready.

Military career

Captain, 6th U.S. Cavalry during the Civil War.

Industrial career

As the son of James H. Hays, he helped run the family coal mines.[1] He operated the H.B. Hays and Brothers Coal Railroad, a narrow gauge coal railroad with branches that ran along Becks Run and Streets Run. He was a director of the Pittsburgh, Virginia and Charleston Railway.[2]

References

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