James E. Hayes

Who was James E. Hayes?

James E. Hayes was the third Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus from March 2, 1897 to February 8, 1898. Hayes was also a Democrat Massachusetts State Representative in 1893.

James E. 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 St. Margaret's Church in Dorchester, Massachusetts.