Samuel Hayes (settler)

Samuel Hayes (born circa 1748, died August 1821) was an early American settler, primarily known for his role in the establishment and development of the Western Reserve in present-day Ohio. Hayes migrated from Granby, Connecticut to the Western Reserve in 1799, becoming one of the first permanent settlers in what is now Trumbull County. He played a significant role in the early governance and organization of the region.

Hayes served as a judge, a state legislator, and was active in local militia activities. He also operated a grist mill and a sawmill, contributing to the economic infrastructure of the developing settlement. His family was among the earliest to establish a presence in the area, enduring the hardships and challenges of frontier life. Hayes is remembered as a key figure in the early history of northeastern Ohio and the expansion of the United States westward. He is buried in the churchyard in Kinsman, Ohio.