Rutherford Birchard Hayes
(1822-1893)
Occupation |
U.S. President (March 4, 1877 - March 4, 1881) U.S. Representative Military Leader Governor Lawyer |
Date of Birth | October 4, 1822 |
Date of Death | January 17, 1893 |
Place of Birth | Delaware OH |
Place of Death | Fremont, OH |
Education |
Harvard Law School Kenyon College |
Parents |
Sophia Birchard Rutherford Hayes, Jr. |
Spouse | Lucy Webb |
Political Party |
Whig (before 1854) Republican (1854-1893) |
Military Service |
Allegiance United States |
Service/Branch (Years) ​United States Army Union Army (1861-1865) |
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Rank Brigadier General (United State Volunteers) Brevet Major General (United States Volunteers) |
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Number of Children | Eight |
President Hayes...
Born on October 4, 1822, in Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th president of the United States. Before becoming president, he served in distinguished legal, military and congressional posts, and was governor of Ohio. After winning the presidency in one of the most contested elections in American history, he led the country through the end of Reconstruction and resigned after one term in office.
“He serves his party best who serves his country best.”
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