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Rutherford B. Hayes 1822 - 1893

Rutherford Birchard Hayes of Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio United States was born on October 4, 1822 in Delaware, Delaware County. Rutherford was baptized in 1822. He was married to Lucy Ware Hayes on December 30, 1852 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH, and they were together until Lucy's death on June 25, 1889 in Fremont, Sandusky County. Rutherford Hayes died at age 70 years old on January 17, 1893 in Fremont, Sandusky County, OH, and was buried on January 19, 1893 at Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont.

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  • Introduction

    Rutherford Birchard Hayes was born on October 4, 1822, in Delaware, Ohio. He was the fifth child of Rutherford Hayes and Sophia Birchard. His father was a successful merchant and farmer, and his mother was a deeply religious and civic-minded woman. Hayes had four older siblings and two younger siblings. In 1852, Hayes married Lucy Ware Webb, who was known for her intelligence, charm, and wit. They had eight children together, and their marriage was considered to be a happy and loving partnership. Hayes was a lawyer and politician who served as the 19th President of the United States from 1877 to 1881. He began his career in public service as a city solicitor in Cincinnati, Ohio, and later served as a member of the Ohio State Legislature and the United States House of Representatives. During the Civil War, Hayes served in the Union Army and was wounded several times in battle. He was promoted to the rank of brevet major general for his service. As President, Hayes focused on issues of civil service reform, education, and immigration. He also worked to promote civil rights for African Americans and other minority groups, and he was known for his commitment to honesty, integrity, and fairness. After leaving office, Hayes remained active in public life and continued to work on issues related to education and civil rights. He died on January 17, 1893, at the age of 70.
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    October 4, 1822
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    Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio 43015, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Rutherford B. Hayes's ancestry and genealogy can be traced back to early colonial times in America. His paternal ancestors were English Puritans who immigrated to the American colonies in the 1630s. His maternal ancestors were also English, and they settled in Connecticut in the mid-17th century. Hayes's father, Rutherford Hayes Sr., was born in Vermont in 1787 and moved to Ohio in the early 19th century. He was a successful merchant and farmer who became a prominent citizen of Delaware, Ohio. Hayes's mother, Sophia Birchard, was born in Massachusetts in 1792 and came from a family of educators and civic leaders. Her father, Roger Birchard, was a well-known physician and public servant who served as a member of the Massachusetts State Senate. Hayes's ancestry included several notable figures in American history, including John Lothropp, a 17th-century Puritan minister and founder of Barnstable, Massachusetts, and William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. In addition to his English ancestry, Hayes also had some Scottish and Irish ancestry. His great-great-grandfather on his mother's side was a Scottish immigrant named Samuel Russell, and his great-great-great-grandfather on his father's side was an Irishman named William Hayes. Hayes was proud of his ancestry and often spoke about his family's history and traditions. He once said, "I am proud of my family and of my lineage. I know of no reason why a man should not be proud of his ancestors."

  • Nationality & Locations

    Rutherford B. Hayes was born in Delaware, Ohio, on October 4, 1822. His family lived in Delaware until he was two years old, at which point they moved to a farm in Brattleboro, Vermont, where they lived for the next three years. In 1827, they moved back to Delaware, Ohio, where Hayes spent most of his childhood and young adulthood. After completing his education at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, Hayes moved to Cincinnati to study law. He practiced law in Cincinnati for several years and became active in local politics. In 1856, he moved to Fremont, Ohio, where he continued his law practice and became involved in the anti-slavery movement. During the Civil War, Hayes lived in various locations depending on where he was stationed. He served in several different locations in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, and also spent time in Washington, D.C. After the war, Hayes moved back to Ohio and settled in Fremont, where he resumed his law practice and became involved in politics. In 1867, Hayes was elected Governor of Ohio, and he moved to Columbus, where he served as governor for three terms. In 1876, Hayes was elected President of the United States, and he moved to Washington, D.C. to assume the presidency. After leaving office in 1881, Hayes returned to his home in Fremont, Ohio, where he lived for the rest of his life. He continued to be active in public life, serving as a trustee of several universities and as a member of various civic organizations.

  • Early Life & Education

    Rutherford B. Hayes received a solid education for his time. He grew up in Delaware, Ohio, and attended local schools in the area. Hayes was taught by his mother, who was a well-educated woman and taught all her children how to read and write at home. In 1836, when Hayes was 14 years old, he was sent to the Norwalk Seminary, a Methodist school in Norwalk, Ohio. After two years there, he transferred to Isaac Webb's Academy in Middletown, Connecticut. He then attended Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, graduating in 1842 with highest honors. After graduating from Kenyon, Hayes went on to attend Harvard Law School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He completed his studies there in 1845 and returned to Ohio to begin his law practice. Throughout his life, Hayes placed a high value on education and was an advocate for public education. As governor of Ohio, he worked to establish public schools and teacher training programs, and as president, he signed legislation creating the first federal education program for disabled children.
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  • Religious Beliefs

    Hayes was raised in a religious household and was a devout Christian throughout his life. His mother, Sophia Birchard Hayes, was a devout Methodist, and his father, Rutherford Hayes, was a Congregationalist. As a child, Hayes attended church with his family in Delaware, Ohio, and he continued to attend church throughout his life. Hayes was baptized as an infant in the Methodist Church, and he remained a member of the Methodist Church throughout his life. However, he also attended other churches, including the Episcopal Church and the Unitarian Church, and he was known for his tolerance of other religious beliefs. Hayes did not make a public profession of faith until later in life. In 1870, at the age of 48, he wrote in his diary that he had "joined the church" after a period of spiritual reflection. It is not clear which church he joined at that time, but he continued to attend Methodist and Episcopal churches throughout his life. In general, Hayes was a private person when it came to matters of faith, and he did not often discuss his religious beliefs in public. However, he was known for his moral integrity and his commitment to social justice, which were rooted in his Christian faith.

  • Military Service

    During the American Civil War, he served in the Union Army as a commanding officer. Hayes joined the Union Army as a major in 1861, and he was quickly promoted to the rank of colonel. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of South Mountain and the Battle of Antietam. Hayes was later promoted to the rank of brigadier general, and he continued to serve in the Army until the end of the war. His military service was seen as an important asset to his political career, and it helped him gain support in his campaign for Governor of Ohio and later for President of the United States.

  • Professional Career

    Before entering politics, Rutherford had a career in law. He studied law at Harvard Law School and was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1845. He practiced law in Lower Sandusky (now Fremont), Ohio, and later in Cincinnati, Ohio. During the Civil War, he served in the Union Army, and after the war, he resumed his law practice. Hayes was also involved in various public service roles in Ohio, including serving as city solicitor of Cincinnati and as a member of the Ohio State Senate. He later served as Governor of Ohio before becoming the 19th President of the United States in 1877.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Rutherford B. Hayes was born to Rutherford Hayes and Sophia Birchard. He was the fifth of their six children. His father died when he was young, and his mother raised the family on her own. Hayes had four brothers and one sister. In 1852, Hayes married Lucy Ware Webb, and they had eight children together: Birchard Austin, Webb Cook, Rutherford Platt, Joseph Thompson, George Crook, Fanny Hayes, Scott Russell, and Manning Force. Lucy was known for her support of her husband's political career and her interest in social causes, including women's rights and education. Hayes had several close friends, including William Henry Smith, a journalist and politician who served as his private secretary during his presidency. Another close friend was General William S. Rosecrans, who served under Hayes during the Civil War and later as Minister to Mexico during Hayes's presidency. In his personal life, Hayes was known for his love of reading and his interest in history and travel. He was also an advocate for temperance and believed in the importance of education, especially for women and minorities. After leaving office, he and Lucy traveled extensively in Europe and the Middle East.
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    January 17, 1893
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    Heart attack
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    Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio 43420, United States
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    January 19, 1893
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    Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library & Museums in Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio 43420, United States
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  • Obituary

    An excerpt from the original New York Times obituary of Rutherford B. Hayes published on January 18, 1893: "Rutherford B. Hayes, ex-President of the United States, died at his home in Fremont, Ohio, at 11:30 o'clock last night. He had been in feeble health for several years, but the immediate cause of his death was heart disease. [...] He was one of the most conscientious and upright of the public men of his time, and his death will be widely mourned throughout the country."
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Rutherford Hayes was also Governor of Ohio and tried to heal the wounds that were created by the Civil War. His election was contentious and although he didn't win the popular vote, he won the election after a Congressional commission awarded him twenty disputed electoral votes.

It was a chaotic time and his presidency was no exception.

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Hayes, Leonard (Apr 29, 1908 - Feb 29, 1988) Hayes, Helen (Jun 19, 1911 - Oct 1987) Hayes, William (Dec 22, 1906 - May 1970) Hayes, Eleanor (Aug 5, 1912 - Mar 8, 2010) Hayes, Willis (Aug 12, 1895 - Aug 1973) Hayes, Charles (Jun 3, 1894 - Dec 1977) Hayes, Alphonso (Aug 2, 1873 - Jan 1964) Hayes, Mary (Sep 16, 1906 - Dec 1975) Hayes, Fred (Sep 11, 1908 - May 1978) Hayes, Blanche (Jul 24, 1910 - Nov 1967)
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