William Hanes Ayres

Republican Representative of Ohio's 14th district

  • Representative

    Ohio, district 14

    January 3, 1969 - January 3, 1971

10

Congresses Served

10

House Terms

February 5, 1916 (84 years old)

Birthday

December 27, 2000

Death

  • Served as a U.S. Congressman from Ohio from 1951 to 1971.
  • Elected as a Republican and participated in eight consecutive Congresses.
  • Known for his bipartisan respect among House members, often presenting himself as “Your Congressman” rather than emphasizing party affiliation.
  • Voted in favor of significant civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960, 1964, and 1968, as well as the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
  • Supported Medicare, being one of six Ohio Republicans to do so.
  • A World War II veteran who served as a private in the U.S. Army.
  • Worked in the heating equipment industry prior to his political career, eventually becoming president of his own company.
  • Passed away in 2000 and is interred at Arlington National Cemetery.
  • Had a long marriage of 61 years and three children, including two daughters and a son.