William Hays (general)

William Hays
William Hays
Born(1819-05-09)May 9, 1819
Richmond, Virginia
DiedFebruary 7, 1875(1875-02-07) (aged 55)
Boston, Massachusetts
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Service / branchUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1840–1875
Rank Brigadier General
CommandsHorse Artillery Brigade
II Corps
Battles / warsMexican–American War
Seminole Wars
American Civil War

William Hays (May 9, 1819 – February 7, 1875) was a career officer in the United States Army, serving as a Union Army general during the American Civil War.