William P. Hayes


William P. Hayes 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.