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Rutherford B. Hayes
(1822-1893)
Who Was Rutherford B. Hayes?
Born on October 4, 1822, in Ohio, Rutherford B. Hayes was the 19th president of the United States.
Biography on ruthford b. hayes
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.
Early Years
Hayes was born on October 4, 1822, in Delaware, Ohio.
His family had moved to Ohio five years previously, and his father had died about two months before Hayes’ birth. Hayes and his sister, Fanny, were raised by their mother, and Hayes attended various schools until graduating from Kenyon College in 1842 as his class’ valedictorian.
Three years later he emerged with a law degree from Harvard Law School and began practicing law in Lower Sandusky, Ohio. Four years later, in 1849, Hayes picked up and moved to th