Webb Hayes

James Webb Cook Hayes
Hayes in 1920
Private Secretary to the President
In office
March 4, 1877 – March 4, 1881
PresidentRutherford B. Hayes
Preceded byUlysses S. Grant Jr.
Succeeded byJoseph Stanley-Brown
Personal details
Born
James Webb Cook Hayes

(1856-03-20)March 20, 1856
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
DiedJuly 26, 1934(1934-07-26) (aged 78)
Marion, Ohio, US
AwardsMedal of Honor
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceOhio National Guard
United States Army
Years of service1898–1918
RankBrigadier General
Unit1st Ohio Cavalry
Fifth Army Corps
31st Volunteer Infantry
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
San Juan Hill
Boxer Rebellion
Russo-Japanese War
World War I
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James Webb Cook Hayes (March 20, 1856 – July 26, 1934) was an American businessman and soldier. He co-founded a forerunner of Union Carbide,[1][2] served in three wars, and received the Medal of Honor.

  1. ^ "LAWRENCE, WASHINGTON H. | Encyclopedia of Cleveland History | Case Western Reserve University". 11 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Eveready Battery Company Records Collection at the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center". Archived from the original on 2005-07-17.