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Hayes, William James

manufacturer, was born Oct. 11, 1837, in New Lis- , in New Lisbon, Ohio. His wire mills have continued to grow until they have become the largest in the country, employing 7,500 men, their annual output aggregating 60,000 tons. In 1886 the banking firm was succeeded by W. J.

Hayes and Sons, who assumed all the deposits, assets and liabilities and purchased the good will of the business. The bank is now a rising institution, transacts general banking in all its forms, and stands high in the estimation of business men.