Background
Hoyt, Franklin Chase was born on September 7, 1876 in Pelham, New York, United States. Son of William Sprague and Janet Ralston (Chase) Hoyt.
Presiding Judge Children's Court
Hoyt, Franklin Chase was born on September 7, 1876 in Pelham, New York, United States. Son of William Sprague and Janet Ralston (Chase) Hoyt.
G.s. Salmon P. Chase, chief justice of the United States. Graduated from St. Paul’s School, Concord, N.H., 1892. Student Columbia, 1892-1894, New York Law School, 1894-1896.
Began practice at New York City, 1898. Assistant Corporate Counsel, 1902-1908. Appointed legal adviser to the mayor, 1905.
Justice Court of Special Sessions, City of New York, 1908-1927. Instrumental in organization of Children’s Court of City of New York, of which was appointed 1st presiding justice, 1915. Urged New York constitutional amendment and creation of children’s courts throughout state (adopted 1921).
Reorganized New York City children’s court, 1924, and again appointed presiding justice, resigned, 1933, after 25 years’ service, having handled over 75,000 cases. Federal Alcohol administrator, 1935. President Big Brother Movement, 1911-1925.
President New York Conference Charities and Corrections, 1919. Honorary president New York Council Boy Scouts America, 1918. Chairman National Probation Association, 1924-1934.
Member of New York State Commission to examine laws relating to child welfare.
Member of National Institute Social Sciences.
Married Maud Rives Borland, June 8, 1918. Children: Constance Maud, Beatrix Chase.