William Hays Miner
(1876-1953)
William
Hays Miner was born on June 17, 1876 at Normalville, Fayette County, PA, the
son of Martin
and Amanda (Williams) Miner.
He never married.
For many years, William worked as a dairy farmer in and around the Normalville and Connellsville areas.
William registered for the military draft during World War I, and listed his occupation as a self-employed dairyman.
After
reaching adulthood, he moved to the Breakneck region of Fayette County, where he
resided for a quarter of a century.
In about September 1952, William became ill, and was admitted to the Connellsville State Hospital.
After four months as a patient, William died on Jan. 21, 1953.
He was buried at Normalville Cemetery.
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