John Philo Hoyt
| John Philo Hoyt | |
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| 4th Governor of Arizona Territory | |
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In office May 30, 1877 – October 6, 1878 |
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| Nominated by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
| Preceded by | Anson P.K. Safford |
| Succeeded by | John C. Frémont |
| 4th Secretary of Arizona Territory | |
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In office July 8, 1876 – May 30, 1877 |
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| Nominated by | Rutherford B. Hayes |
| Preceded by | Coles Bashford |
| Succeeded by | John J. Gosper |
| Personal details | |
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October 6, 1841 Austinburg, Ohio |
| Died | August 27, 1926 (aged 84) Seattle, Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Lettie J. Lewis |
| Profession | Attorney |
John Philo Hoyt (October 6, 1841 – August 27, 1926) was an American politician and jurist. He served as the fourth Governor of Arizona Territory and was nominated to become Governor of Idaho Territory but declined the position. In his later life he served as President of Washington's constitutional convention and as a Justice of the Washington Supreme Court.
Hoyt was born on October 6, 1841, to David and Susan (Fancher) Hoyt in Austinburg Township, Ohio. He was educated in public schools and at the Grand River Institute. Upon completing his education, Hoyt worked as a teacher until the outbreak of the American Civil War.
On May 27, 1862, Hoyt enlisted as a private in the 87th Ohio Infantry. After one month of service he was made a commissary sergeant and then he and his regiment were captured by Confederate forces at the Battle of Harpers Ferry. Hoyt was mustered out on October 3, 1862 and he reenlisted as a commissary sergeant in the 2nd Ohio Heavy Artillery. Later commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 2nd Ohio Light Artillery and on January 15, 1866, was mustered out as the rank of captain. After the war he was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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