Katie M. Mayfield was born at Belvadere, Nebraska, January 3, 1884. In 1885, she moved with her parents to Farnam, Nebraska where she grew to young womanhood.

On December 21, 1903, she was married to Claude D. Hayden. To this union was born three children, Frances, Dennis and Margaret.

In 1915, the family moved to Curtis, Nebr., where they have since resided.

She was of a home loving disposition and was the happiest when working for the benefit of her family and home. During her five months of sickness she never complained and carried her sunny smile to the last.

She died July 24, 1919; aged 35 years, 6 months and 21 days.

The funeral was held at the home of her husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Ceder at Farnam, and she was laid to rest among the family relatives in the Farnam cemetery.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, three children, six brothers and four sisters besides many other relatives and friends.

The Farnam Echo, Farnam, Dawson county, Nebraska; July 31, 1919; Volume 16, Number 34, page 1. Microfilm, NSHS, Lincoln, NE