Rutherford B. Hayes

Rutherford B. Hayes
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	(1822-10-04)October 4, 1822 Delaware, Ohio
Died	January 17, 1893(1893-01-17) (aged 70) Fremont, Ohio
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.