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James Webb Cook Hayes | |
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Hayes in 1920 | |
| Private Secretary to the President | |
| In office March 4, 1877 – March 4, 1881 | |
| President | Rutherford B. Hayes |
| Preceded by | Ulysses S. Grant Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Stanley-Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Webb Cook Hayes March 20, 1856 Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
| Died | July 26, 1934 (aged 78) Marion, Ohio, US |
| Resting place | Spiegel Grove State Memorial Fremont, Ohio |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Ohio National Guard United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1918 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Unit | 1st Ohio Cavalry Fifth Army Corps 31st Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War San Juan Hill Boxer Rebellion Russo-Japanese War World War I |
James Webb Cook Hayes (March 20, 1856 – July 26, 1934) was an American businessman and soldier. He co-founded a forerunner of Union Carbide, served in three wars, and received the Medal of Honor.