Legislator Details

Image of Eleazar B. Hayes
Image Description:
Eleazar or Eleaser B. Hayes Chapman (Le) portrait p. [238]

Eleazar B. Hayes
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Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 5/31/1832
City: Geneseo, NY
County: Livingston County, NY
Country: US
 
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Number of Children: 2

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Occupation: teacher, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
attended various schools in NY while working for board...; attended an academy in Milford, MI

Biographical Sketch:
Of English and Scottish descent. Son of John A. & Sarah (Monroe) Hayes. The sr. Hayes followed the frontier & moved to Brighton, Livingston Co., MI in 1841. At 18 hired out as a drover headed toward NY; attended school 3 winters in Liberty; returned to Michigan, 1852; taught 3 yrs before returning to farming. In 1855 he bought land in Gilford Twp., Tuscola Co. Owned a series of farms before settling in Juanita twp, MI in 1865. Held several local positions, including supervisor of Gilford [3 years] and Juanita [11 years]; undersheriff [4 years]; and school director [14+ years]; school inspector. He was secretary of the Tuscola County Agricultural Society for 7 years. He was living in Riverside, CA in 1900.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , State Library , State Public Schools
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City of Residence:
County of Residence Jackson
District: Tuscola
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Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Single
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Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agriculture , State School for Blind
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City of Residence: Watrousville
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola 1
District Description: Townships of Akron, Arbela, Denmark, Fairgrove, Gilford, Juniata, Millington, Tuscola, Vassar, Watertown and Wisner

Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Single
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Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.239-40, portrait facing p. 239; Manual 1883 p.406, 506; USCen 1880, 1900, 1910; Page (T) p.63;
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