Rutherford B. Hayes

19th President 1877-1881Eliza M.

Introduction

Born: October 4th, 1822 Died: Fremont, Ohio on January 17th,

1893 Date Elected: In 1876 Political Party: Republican Interesting Fact : Republicans

wanted Hayes

Early Life

Had Four Kids Lorenzo and Sarah died young Rutherford was the youngest out of the four Dad died three months before he was born Rutherford and his family had a hard time his because his

dad and two of his siblings died. Stayed home with his mom and brother In 1836 he went to Norwalk, Ohio to speak and write in

Greek and Latin His childhood was very busy from learning Greek and Latin. Went back to Ohio to go to College He was educated. Rutherford went to Preparatory School in

Middle Town, Connecticut. Also for college he attended Kenyon College.

Family Life

Got married on December 30th, 1852 Rutherford got married to Lucy Ware

Webb. Had 8 kids 3 kids died when they were young Survivors were Bircherd, Webb,

Rutherford, Fanny , and Scott Russell Rutherford didn’t have any pets.

The Election

Election was on November 7th, 1876 Tilden got 184 votes and Rutherford got

165 votes All needs to have 185 votes to win With him was William A. Wheeler. The

person running against him was Samuel Tilden.

Had to go to Congress to determine the winner

The vote was very close.

Significant Events In Presidency

Supported Public education. It is important because today we still

have Public education.

Interesting Facts

Hayes was in the Civil War He was a great soldier Declared winner of the election in

just 56 hours before inauguration He was the Ohio Governor through

1868-181872, and 1876-1877 Volunteered to help Underground

Railways for slaves to win freedom

Works Cited

Britannica Online School Edition Fact Monster.com Rumsch, BreAnn. Rutherford B.

Hayes: 19th President of the United States. 2009.