Edward R. Hays
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Edward Retilla Hays (May 26, 1847 – February 28, 1896) was a nineteenth century politician, soldier, and lawyer from Ohio and Iowa.
Born in Fostoria, Ohio, Hays attended rural schools near Tiffin, Ohio, as a child. During the Civil War, he served as a private in the 1st Ohio Heavy Artillery Regiment from 1862 to 1865. Afterwards, he studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1869, commencing practice in Knoxville, Iowa. Hays was elected a Republican to the United States House of Representatives to fill a vacancy in 1890, serving until 1891 and not being a candidate for renomination in 1890. He resumed practicing law until his death in Knoxville, Iowa, on February 28, 1896. He was interned in Graceland Cemetery in Knoxville.
[edit] External links
- Edward R. Hays at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Edward R. Hays at Find A Grave
| Preceded by Edwin H. Conger |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 7th congressional district November 4, 1890 – March 3, 1891 (obsolete district) |
Succeeded by John A. T. Hull |
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