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 by | Harvey Doolittle Colvin |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Doolittle Colvin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 11, 1817 New York, New York |
| Died | July 27, 1883 Carlton Station, New York (aged 66) |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Leonora Maria Temple[1] |
| Children | Temple Staughton Hoyne, Thomas Maclay Hoyne, James Taylor Hoyne, Frank Gilbert Hoyne, Effie Gertrude Hoyne Wells, + 2 more[2] |
| Residence | Chicago, 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- ↑ In Memoriam: Sketch of the Life and Character of Thomas Hoyne, LL.D. Chicago: Barnard and Gunthorp. 1883. p. 43.
- ↑ In Memoriam: Sketch of the Life and Character of Thomas Hoyne, LL.D. Chicago: Barnard and Gunthorp. 1883. p. 80.
- ↑ "Representative Men of Chicago Pay Tribute to the Memory of Thomas Hoyne". Chicago Daily Tribune. Chicago. 1883-08-01. p. 3.
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