R. M. Hoyt

HOYT, BLAKE

Posted By: Linnie Howell (email)
Date: 4/26/2005 at 16:22:16

HOYT, R. M., far., Sec. 16 and 21; born Nov. 7, 1825, in Lower Canada; in 1843, went to Boston, Mass.; in 1851 removed to California, and in 1855, came to Fayette Co. and then settled on his present farm; he owns 130 acres valued at $30 per acre. Married Elvira Blake Aug. 26, 1856; she was born Jan. 15, 1830, in Lower Canada; they have two children - Herbert M., born May 3, 1857, and Otto M., born Feb. 3, 1862. He is School Director, and has been Town Trustee.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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