Career
Hayes was also a Democrat Massachusetts State Representative in 1893. Hayes was a Charlestown, Massachusetts lawyer He represented District 3 of Suffolk County, Massachusetts in 1893.
He joined the Knights in Massachusetts in 1892 five years later he was elected Supreme Knight.
During his time as a district deputy and state deputy, he presided over the institution of seventy-five councils. Senator Hayes was brought to the hospital on February 3, 1898 after an accident caused a rupture.
His condition was severe and an operation was needed. On February 8, 1898 Hayes died from complications caused from peritonitis.
His funeral was held Friday, February 11.
A memorial service was held on March 6, 1898, at Saint Margaret"s Church in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
