Hayward, James, 1786-1866

James Hayward (1786-1866) was a tutor of mathematics (1820-1826) and College Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy (1826-1827) at Harvard University. After resigning his professorship, Hayward became a civil engineer, and was responsible for surveying the land to be used for the Boston and Providence railroad and the construction of the railway line for the Boston and Maine railroad. Hayward later served as president of the Boston and Maine railroad from 1853 to 1857. He published "Elements of Geometry upon The Inductive Method to which is added an introduction to Descriptive Geometry" in 1829. A successful engineer, Hayward bequeathed $20,000 to Harvard College in 1866 for the improvement of the Harvard Observatory.

College professorships during this time were unendowed and paid for out of the general funds of the College.

From the description of Faculty report and worksheet by James Hayward, College Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, 1826 October. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 728857692