Background
Hoyt, Colgate was born on August 1, 1883 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Colgate and Lida (Sherman) Hoyt.
business executive governor official
Hoyt, Colgate was born on August 1, 1883 in Yonkers, New York, United States. Son of Colgate and Lida (Sherman) Hoyt.
Graduate Westminster School, 1901. Bachelor of Arts, Brown University, 1905.
1 son, Coleman Williams. 3 stepsons, Clement West., Maclean, Charles P. Williamson. Partner, Colgate Hoyt & Company, 1908-1926, Bramley & Smith, 1926-1928.
Senior partner Stokes Hoyt & Company, 1928-1942, partner since 1942.
Member New York Stock Exchange, 1908-1942. Served with United States Army, 1916-1918. Member of staff of General Hershey, National Headquarters Selective Service, Washington, and Selective Service officer, Army Separation Center, Fort Dix, New Jersey, liaison with 30 Army general hospitals.
Member of board of managers Army Young Men"s Christian Association.
Member Ex-Mems. Association Squadron A, Incorporated. (president), Loyal Legion (president), Alpha Delta Phi (past chairman of the executive council).
Mason (32°). Clubs: Union (former governor and assistant secretary), Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Jeannette Myers, June 1912. Married second, Muriel Williams Williamson, December 1924. Children: Sherman, Jeannette, Barbara.