Killed instantly in a coal mine in Eastern Kentucky when a liveelectrical wire fell on his head.
Great Grandmother of Dr. Earl F. Hays, President of Sue BennettCollege. He is the son of J.R. Hays and Nellie Russell, grandson ofJ.C. Russell and Mary Hale. Virginia Russell was J.C. Russell'smother.
Per another researcher: Middle name Adusta. This is my grandfather andmy father was named after him (a junior). My father's middle name wasAugusta.
Died w/ croup at 9 months