John Philo Hoyt

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.

This article is about the Governor of Arizona. For the actor, see John Hoyt.
John Philo Hoyt
4th Governor of Arizona Territory
In office
May 30, 1877 – October 6, 1878
Nominated byRutherford B. Hayes
Preceded byAnson P.K. Safford
Succeeded byJohn C. Frémont
4th Secretary of Arizona Territory
In office
July 8, 1876 – May 30, 1877
Nominated byRutherford B. Hayes
Preceded byColes Bashford
Succeeded byJohn J. Gosper
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 6, 1876 – 1876
Preceded byCharles Croswell
Succeeded byNewcomb Clark
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Tuscola County district
In office
January 1, 1873 – 1876
Personal details
Born(1841-10-06)October 6, 1841
Austinburg, Ohio, U.S.
DiedAugust 27, 1926(1926-08-27) (aged 84)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseLettie J. Lewis
ProfessionAttorney
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