Background
Hay was born in the neighborhood known as Scotch Hill.
politician mayor of Pittsburgh
Hay was born in the neighborhood known as Scotch Hill.
By age eleven, he worked in a glass house and learned the trade of cabinetry. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh was created during Mayor Hay"s term. Also, navigation on the Monongahela River was opened as far south as Brownsville during his administration.
Hay"s life of public service continued after his term as mayor.
He commanded the Jackson Blues during the Mexican War. During the Civil War, he was Captain of Company East. Pennsylvania. Regiment.
He served at the Battle of Yorktown. Mayor Hay died in 1882 and is buried in the Allegheny Cemetery.