MARTHA HAYS, farmer; P. 0. Mechanicsburg j is a native of Knox Co., Ohio; born Dec. 25, 1803. She is a daughter of James Pollock, and has been twice married; first. to Joseph Coe, in Knox Co. They removed to Richland Co., where they lived twenty-one years and had eight children. Her second marriage was with Samuel Hays, after coming to this county. Two children were the result of this marriage. None of her children are living. She survives all alone, and has borne much trouble in the loss of her family. She still owns the farm, and her grand-daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Owen, are living on the place, and take charge of affairs, repaying the debt of gratitude which Mrs. Owen owes. Her mother died when she was only 18 months old, and her grandmother reared her as her own. Mrs. Hays and the entire family, including both husbands, were church members. She has been a member of the presbyterian Church for many years.