Background
He was born in Stamford, Connecticut on April 14, 1809, the son of William Hoyt and Sarah Wood.
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James Hoyt
Edit Profilepolitician member of the Connecticut Senate
Career
At an early age he was an apprentice to a cabinet maker. When he became an adult, he took on the business of his former master, and expanded it into the lumber trade. They engaged in shipping and importing for the five year duration of the lease.
After the lease was expired, he returned to the lumber business.
When the railroad was planned to be built through the area, he became a contractor for grading, building bridges, and providing railroad ties. He was very successful, and became heavily associated with various aspects of the railroad industry, and in 1854 was named as superintendent of the railroad.
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Born
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Died
December 14, 1873 (aged 64) -
Nationality
United States -
Political Party
Democratic party