Henry M. Hoyt
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For his son, see Henry M. Hoyt (Solicitor General).
Henry Martyn Hoyt, Sr. (June 8, 1830 – December 1, 1892) was an American lawyer and politician and the 18th governor of Pennsylvania from 1879 to 1883,[1] as well as an officer in the Union army during the American Civil War.
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Henry Martyn Hoyt, Sr. | |
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18th Governor of Pennsylvania | |
In office January 21, 1879 – January 16, 1883 | |
Lieutenant | Charles W. Stone |
Preceded by | John F. Hartranft |
Succeeded by | Robert E. Pattison |
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Born | (1830-06-08)June 8, 1830 Kingston, Pennsylvania |
Died | December 1, 1892(1892-12-01) (aged 62) Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Republican |
Children | Henry Martyn Hoyt, Jr. |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
Commands | 52nd Pennsylvania Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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