Edward St. John Hays

Biography

Edward St. John Hays was born in 1850 and lived through the optimism of the Gilded Age, contributing to his community with a calm determination that marked both his personal and public life. Known for his considerate presence, he embodied the qualities of a reliable citizen during an era of rapid urban growth.

When he died in 1914, Woodlawn Cemetery became his final resting place, where family and friends remember his quiet dedication to those he loved.