Joseph W. Hoyt

Joseph W. Hoyt
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 4th district
In office
January 5, 1885  January 7, 1889
Preceded byVan S. Bennett
Succeeded byJohn J. Kempf
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Vernon 1st district
In office
January 2, 1871  January 1, 1872
Preceded byReuben May
Succeeded byReuben May
Personal details
Born(1840-05-18)May 18, 1840
Craftsbury, Vermont, U.S.
DiedJuly 8, 1902(1902-07-08) (aged 62)
Chaseburg, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeViroqua Cemetery, Viroqua, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Elizabeth Isham
(m. 18631902)
Children
  • Charles Hoyt
  • (b. 1866; died 1867)
  • Russell Hoyt
  • (b. 1867; died 1922)
  • Harry Hoyt
  • (b. 1871; died 1949)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Volunteers
Union Army
Years of service18611862
RankPrivate, USV
Unit1st Reg. Vt. Vol. Cavalry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Joseph W. Hoyt (May 18, 1840  July 8, 1902) was an American merchant and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate (1885 & 1887) and State Assembly (1871), representing Vernon County.