Henry M. Hoyt

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, as well as an officer in the Union army during the American Civil War.

For his son, see Henry M. Hoyt (Solicitor General).

Henry Martyn Hoyt, Sr.
18th Governor of Pennsylvania
In office
January 21, 1879 – January 16, 1883
LieutenantCharles W. Stone
Preceded byJohn F. Hartranft
Succeeded byRobert E. Pattison
Personal details
Born(1830-06-08)June 8, 1830
Kingston, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 1, 1892(1892-12-01) (aged 62)
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican
ChildrenHenry Martyn Hoyt, Jr.
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
Branch/serviceUnion Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank Colonel
Bvt. Brigadier General
Commands52nd Pennsylvania Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
  • Peninsula Campaign
  • Second Battle of Charleston Harbor
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