William P. Hayes
# William P. Hayes

William P. Hayes (March 27, 1866 – October 20, 1940) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the twenty seventh Mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts.

## Early life

Hayes was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on March 27, 1866, to John and Margaret Hayes.

## Education

Hays was educated at the Springfield grammar and High Schools. Hayes attended Ottawa College in Ottawa, Ontario, where he spent one year, and Boston University School of Law, from which he graduated in 1889.

## Early career

Hayes was the Assistant City Assessor of Springfield in 1887 and 1888. Hayes was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar at Springfield, Massachusetts, on November 12, 1889.

He was also the first Irish mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Political offices :

| Preceded byDwight O. Gilmore | 27th Mayor of Springfield, Massachusetts 1900 – 1901 | Succeeded byRalph W. Ellis |
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| Preceded byFordis C. Parker | Member of the Massachusetts Senate First Hampden District 1907 – 1907 | Succeeded byFrancke W. Dickinson |
