Hayes grew up in Delaware, Ohio.
Rutherford Birchard Hayes was born in Delaware, Ohio, on October 4, 1822. His father, Rutherford Ezekiel Hayes, Jr., a storekeeper who had previously lived in Vermont, had moved the family to Ohio in 1817, several years before Hayes's birth. This established Delaware, Ohio, as the setting for his childhood and early life.
Key details regarding Hayes's early life and family background are summarized below:
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthplace | Delaware, Ohio |
| Birth Date | October 4, 1822 |
| Parents | Rutherford Ezekiel Hayes, Jr. and Sophia Birchard |
| Family Relocation | Family moved to Ohio in 1817 (from Vermont) |
