Rutherford B. Hayes | |
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![]() Portrait by Mathew Brady, c. 1870-1880 | |
19th President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1877 – March 3, 1881 | |
Vice President | William A. Wheeler |
Preceded by | Ulysses S. Grant |
Succeeded by | James A. Garfield |
Personal details | |
Born | Delaware, Ohio | October 4, 1822
Died | January 17, 1893 Fremont, Ohio | (aged 70)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Lucy Webb Ware Hayes |
Rutherford Birchard Hayes (October 4, 1822 - January 17, 1893) was the 19th president of the United States from 1877 to 1881, serving only one term. Hayes was a Republican. He was elected governor of Ohio three times before becoming president. Hayes barely won the election of 1876, only defeating Democratic opponent Samuel Tilden after a Congressional committee gave Hayes some disputed electoral votes.