JOHN HAYNAM, farmer; P. O. New Franklin. Among the influential and old families of Paris Tp. may be mentioned John Haynam, the eldest of three brothers, all residing in central Paris, and well provided with real estate. John was born in Columbiana Co., Dec. 18, 1814; son of Thomas and Barbara (Rule) Haynam. His grandfather was Thomas, a native of England. The subject of this sketch was but four weeks old when he moved to Stark Co. with his parents, making him the oldest resident of the first raising in Paris Tp. Mr. Haynam is one of the few men who were content to abide their time in the dense forests, to clearing and improving until he had procurred himself a fine home, and reared a family. His early education was received in the pioneer school room. Among his first teachers he recalls with pleasure, William Alexander, William Keath, Bazillian Etzler and Herriot Parker. April 13, 1837, he was married to Catharine Neidigh, of Paris Tp. His father having moved to the present homestead of George Haynam, when John was 14 years of age, he returned, when married, to the original homestead, and purchased 80 acres of his father. In 1858, he added to this, 25 acres. In 1865 he increased his farm again by 50 acres more. In 1858 he added another 20 acres. Mr. Haynam was blest with twelve children, nine boys, and three girls; four boys are dead -- George was slain in the Franklin battle, Tenn; Thomas died at home; Manuel died in Canton. Of the ones living, Samuel is a farmer in Paris Tp.; William, farmer in Oregon; David, farmer in Paris Tp.; Joseph F. at home; Hannah E., wife of John Geiselman, Columbiana Co.; Mary A., wife of Lycurgus Martin, Allance; Barbara R. wife of Elmer Hasler. In politics Mr. Haynam was formerly a Democrat, but since the Rebellion, has voted with the Republicans.
