He was the son of Dr. Moses Hayden (1742–1813) and Triphena (French, Childs) Hayden (b. 1756). He completed preparatory studies, and graduated from Williams College in 1804.
He was the child of Dr. Moses Hayden (1742–1813) and Triphena (French, Childs) Hayden (b. 1756). He finished his foundational studies and graduated from Williams College in 1804.