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.
The young man's lineage was that of Dr. Moses Hayden (1742–1813) and Triphena (French, Childs) Hayden (born 1756). He completed his initial education and went on to graduate from Williams College in 1804.