Thomas Hoyne

American mayor (1817-1883)

Thomas Hoyne (February 11, 1817 – July 27, 1883) was an American politician who was elected as the Mayor of Chicago in 1875. Since Honye was an Independent, there was never a Democrat or Republican who wanted to run for mayor at the time. But after his victory, he did not wanted to be the mayor because of the conflict and might ruin his career.

Thomas Hoyne
Null Mayor of Chicago
In office
November 1875 – 1875 (not allowed to take office)
Preceded byHarvey Doolittle Colvin
Succeeded byHarvey Doolittle Colvin
Personal details
BornFebruary 11, 1817
New York, New York
DiedJuly 27, 1883
Carlton Station, New York (aged 66)
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Leonora Maria Temple[1]
ChildrenTemple Staughton Hoyne, Thomas Maclay Hoyne, James Taylor Hoyne, Frank Gilbert Hoyne, Effie Gertrude Hoyne Wells, + 2 more[2]
ResidenceChicago, Illinois

Hoyne was born on February 11, 1817 in New York City, New York. He was married to Leonora Maria Temple. They had seven children. Hoyne was killed on July 27, 1883 in Carlton, New York in a train crash, aged 66.[3]

References change

  1. In Memoriam: Sketch of the Life and Character of Thomas Hoyne, LL.D. Chicago: Barnard and Gunthorp. 1883. p. 43.
  2. In Memoriam: Sketch of the Life and Character of Thomas Hoyne, LL.D. Chicago: Barnard and Gunthorp. 1883. p. 80.
  3. "Representative Men of Chicago Pay Tribute to the Memory of Thomas Hoyne". Chicago Daily Tribune. Chicago. 1883-08-01. p. 3.