George Henry Hoyt
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about George Henry Hoyt?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For the basketball referee, see George Hoyt. For the Wisconsin politician, see George E. Hoyt.
George Henry Hoyt (November 25, 1837 ā February 2, 1877) was an American anti-slavery abolitionist who was attorney for John Brown. During the Civil War, he served as a Union cavalry officer and captain of the Kansas Red Leg scouts, rising to the rank of brevet brigadier general by war's end. Following the war, Hoyt served as the sixth Attorney General of Kansas.
Quick Facts 6th Kansas Attorney General, Governor ...
George Henry Hoyt | |
---|---|
6th Kansas Attorney General | |
In office January 14, 1867 ā January 11, 1869 | |
Governor | Jerome D. Brumbaugh Addison Danford |
Preceded by | Jerome D. Brumbaugh |
Succeeded by | Addison Danford |
Personal details | |
Born | (1837-11-25)November 25, 1837 Athol, Massachusetts |
Died | February 2, 1877(1877-02-02) (aged 39) Athol, Massachusetts |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary Anzonette Cheney |
Profession | Attorney, Union soldier |
Close