Charles Hayward (mayor), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Canadian politician (1839-1919)
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About Charles Hayward (mayor)
- Sir Charles Hayward (May 12, 1839 – July 8, 1919) was the 25th mayor of Victoria, British Columbia, from 1900–1902.
- He had one of the more unusual professions: Starting off as a carpenter, he went into the business of making coffins and turned that into a very successful funeral business, one which remains today.
- Hayward's son Reginald also served as mayor (1922–1924) and continued to expand the business.
- They remain the only father and son mayors in Victoria history. He was born in Stratford, Essex, England, the son of Charles Hayward and Harriet Tomlinson.
- He apprenticed as a carpenter and joiner and came to Victoria, British Columbia in 1862.
- He first entered the contracting business and then, in 1867, became an undertaker.
- Hayward was also involved in mining, building and manufacturing.
- He served as an alderman in 1873, 1874 and 1899 and was also chairman of the school board and a justice of the peace.
- Hayward married Sarah Chesney in 1862.
- He died in 1919 in Victoria, British Columbia at the age of 80.
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