Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hoyt, Daniel T. 1912
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The Ionia Daily Sentinel, Monday, April 22, 1912

The remains of the last Daniel T. Hoyt, who died at the home of his son, 
Charles D. Hoyt, in Detroit, last week, were brought to Ionia on Wednesday, 
and taken to Woodard lake cemetery for burial.  The last service was by Rev. 
E. E. Branch, and was attended by many of the older residents, who had known 
the deceased during the greater part of his life time and esteemed him as a 
sturdy citizen and a pioneer who did his part in building Ionia county.  

Mr. Hoyt was an honorable citizen of this community.  He was born August 1, 
1826, and died April 9, 1912, living to the advanced age of 86 yeas.  Mr. Hoyt 
was left fatherless when six years old and from that time until he reached his 
majority his days were spent under diverse roofs and his time was devoted to 
such labors as were imposed upon him by the families with whom he lived.  He 
attended the district schools whenever opportunity afforded and when he was 
old enough to do so engaged in farming.  Prior to his 25th year he had saved 
$500 which he thought a very good capital.  He came to Michigan in 1852 and 
located in Essex township, Clinton county, buying land which he improved and 
operated until February, 1859.  He then removed to his present location.

In Scipio, Cayuga county, N.Y., August 28, 1851 Mr. Hoyt was united in 
marriage with Harriet Sperry, a native of that county, who proved her worth as 
a companion and helpmate during a period of well nigh 40 years.  She was 
removed from the scenes of earth Sept. 26, 1887.  She left four children, 
Charles D., Frederick, Mary M. and Percy.  The daughter is the wife of John C. 
Wood.  Mr. Hoyt was a second time married May 1, 1889, wedding Mrs. Elsie 
Babcock, who was born and reared in Vermont.  The first vote cast by our 
subject was headed with the name of Zachary Taylor.  For years he has been a 
republican and his party adherence was strong.


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