William married Abigail Beulah Minckler on 15 Sep 1846 in Grand Isle, VT. Abigail (daughter of Francis Easler Minckler and Sophia B. Hall) was born on 28 Sep 1826 in Grand Isle, VT; died on 9 Apr 1911 in New Haven, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Sophia Hayes was born on 25 Aug 1847 in Plattsburgh, NY; died on 10 Feb 1925 in Poynette, Wisconsin.
2. Victor A. Hayes was born on 22 Dec 1849 in Plattsburgh, NY; died on 1 Mar 1932 in Davis Corners, Wisconsin.
3. Emma C. Hayes was born on 11 Apr 1853 in Chazy, Clinton County, New York, USA; died on 8 Feb 1926.
4. Wesley T. Hayes was born on 17 Jun 1855 in Chazy, Clinton County, New York, USA; died on 29 Apr 1929 in Oxford, Wisconsin.
5. Cecila Idalet Hayes was born on 31 May 1859 in Douglas Township, Wisconsin; died on 5 Dec 1928 in New Haven, Wisconsin.
6. Cora Adel Hayes was born on 25 Mar 1867 in New Haven, Wisconsin; died on 3 Mar 1939 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.