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. 1863⁠–⁠1902)
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 service1861–1862
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.