Rutherford B. Hayes Rutherford Birchard Hayes ( October 4 , 1822 -- January 17 , 1893 ) was the 19th President of the United States ( 1877 -- 1881 ) .
Rutherford B. Hayes Rutherford Birchard Hayes ( October 4 , 1822 - January 17 , 1893 ) was the 19th President of the United States . He served only one term , from 1877 to 1881 .