Charles G. Hayward (Biography)

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Taken from Illustriana Kansas, page 498

Charles G. Hayward, banker, was born in Elk City, Kansas, April 10, 1888, son of Oliver Thomas and Sarah Hardin (Gregory) Hayward.  Oliver Thomas Hayward was born in Taylorville, Illinois, January 6, 1849.  He came to Kansas in 1870, and settled on a homestead in Montgomery County.  Later he sold his homestead, purchased a large ranch, and went into the cattle business.  He was president of the First National Bank at Elk City for about thirty years, and at the present time has retired and is residing at Elk City.   His ancestry is traced to General Lee.  His wife was born November 18, 1854 in Indiana.

Mr. Hayward attended public and high school at Elk City and on September 15, 1910, was married to Cecile May Cox at Elk City, her birthplace.  She was born November 24, 1891, daughter of George E. and Fannie A. (McDowell) Cox.  They have one son, Don L. born June 8, 1923.

At the present time Mr. Hayward is director at the First National Bank of Moline, Kansas, and director of the First National Bank of Elk City.  He is cashier of the Home National Bank of Longton.  He is a Republiican, a Mason, and an Odd Fellow. His favorite sports are hunting and fishing.

Residence:  Longton