WI BIO - Dane Co - BEEBE, Hayden H.
Biographical Review of Dane County, WI. Chicago: Biographical Review Pub. Co. 
1893. Vol I, pp 166-167

Hayden H. BEEBE, the efficient and popular State agent for William Deering & 
Company, located at Madison, Dane County, WI, was born in Platteville, Grant 
County, WI, 06 Jun 1849. His parents were William and Hannah (HOLCOMB) 
BEEBE, the former a native of Perry, [Wyoming County], NY, and the latter of 
Southwick [Hampden County], MA. His father, a saddler and harnessmaker by 
trade, removed to OH when a young man, where on 11 Apr 1838 he was married. 
In the fall of 1843 he made a prospecting tour to WI, at the time a new and 
sparsely settled country. The journey was made by way of the canal and 
river. In Dec 1843 they returned, but as the river was frozen they were 
compelled to walk the 700 miles, which they did in 18 days, arriving at their 
destination several days before the regular mail. In 1845 he returned to WI 
with his family, and settled in Platteville, Grant County, where they now 
reside. They had four children, two sons and two daughters.

Hayden H. BEEBE was reared on a farm, and walked three miles to the district 
school of his locality. At the age of 21 he began to learn the blacksmith, 
carriage and wagon trade in Platteville, at which he served an apprenticeship 
of three years. He was shortly afterward offered an inducement to represent 
a large retail house, dealing in machinery and implements, which position he 
accepted, remaining with them four years. About 1882 or 1883 he entered the 
employ of William Deering & Company, as expert and canvasser, and after four 
years became, in 1886, the manager at Platteville for the territory of 
southern WI and northwestern IL. In 1889 he came to Madison to assume the 
management of southern WI, where he has remained [p 167] ever since. By 
energy and perseverance he has succeeded in placing the business of his 
company at the head of its line in the State, their present warehouse being 
now too small to accommodate the increased demands of their trade. He brings 
to his position a thoroughly practical knowledge of machinery, being able to 
make anything from a hay rake to a traction engine.

Hayden H. BEEBE was married in Nov 1874 to Jennie HOSKINGS, of Platteville, 
[Grant County] WI, whose parents were pioneers of the State. In 1892 she 
died, leaving to his care two children: Julius De Lessel and Edithe May 
Ette. Socially Mr. BEEBE affiliates with the Masonic fraternity, in which 
order he has attained the 32nd degree. As a business man and citizen, Mr. 
BEEBE stands deservedly high in his community, being widely and favorably 
known as a person of unswerving integrity, indefatigable energy and excellent 
judgment.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly