Background
Hays, Edward D. was born on April 28, 1872 in Oak Ridge, Missouri, United States. Son of John W. and Mary J. (Horn) Hays.
Hays, Edward D. was born on April 28, 1872 in Oak Ridge, Missouri, United States. Son of John W. and Mary J. (Horn) Hays.
Graduated from State Normal School, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 1893.
Practiced at Jackson, Missouri, 1896-1914. Moved to Cape Girardeau, 1914. Mayor of Jackson 2 terms, 1904-1907.
Probate judge Cape Girardeau Company 3 terms, 1907-1918 inclusive.
Member 66th and 67th Congresses (1919-1923). 14th Missouri District.
Trial lawyer, Department of Justice in Court of Claims, 2½ years. Attorney for Interstate Commerce Commission 8 years.
Now in private practice, general and departmental.
Member 66th and 67th Congresses (1919-1923).
Married Maggie Burford, December 15, 1898. Children: Dallas B., Cathryn M., Eddie Maxine (deceased), John Maxwell (deceased).