Hays Family

I am seeking information relative to the Peter Hays family of Bedford County. Hays lived ca. 1780 to ca 1836. I am descended from a Washington (Wash) Hays (b. ca. 1841. d. ca. 1890), who lived in Rutherford County ca. 1850-1860 but married Malinda Taylor (of Bedford County). After DNA testing, I have found that I'm almost an exact match with Peter Hays, but I do not know the connection between Wash and Peter. Wash's brothers and sisters settled in Dickson County, TN after the Civil War. His father was dead by 1850, but is generally thought to have been an Edward Hays (b. ca. 1809 d. 1849). His mother's name was Elizabeth. He had brothers Lewis, Edward, Barney and William. Any help anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Tony Hays

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Scott Hayes