Legislator Details
John W. Hayward
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 49
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 8/12/1841
City:
County: Niagara County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/19/1923
City: Grand Rapids, MI
County: Kent County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/21/1923
City: Casnovia, MI
County: Muskegon County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Casnovia Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Jennie Cox around 1864; children: 2, Luella (Maybee) and Hunter John; married Alice Johnson, dau. of Kiner and Caroline Johnson, 9/22/1896 in Muskegon, MI
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: travelling salesman, lumberman, druggist, electrician
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Of Scottish ancestry. Son of Ormond and Sarah B. (Gaskill) Haywood. He entered a general store as a clerk at 18, enlisted in the McClellan Dragoons at 20, was transferred to the 12th Illinois Cavalry, and mustered out at expiration of term of service, 3 years. Served as superintendent of the Grand Rapids Electric Light and Power Co. and was an alderman.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Eastern Asylum for Insane , Labor Interests, Municipal Corporations, Special Committee on Detroit House of Correction
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Grand Rapids
County of Residence Kent
District: Kent 1
District Description: City of Grand Rapids
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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