Mays Family Tree - Person Sheet
Birth Date12 Sep 1798
Death Date6 Sep 1886 Age: 87
Burial PlaceMcClure Cemetery, Curwensville, Clearfield Co., PA, USA
FatherThomas Ross McCLURE (1762-1832)
MotherMargaret BEYERS (1765-1850)
Misc. Notes
Other Hoyts including an infant son, 01 Mar 1827 - 08 Mar 1827, are listed immediately after and prior to Mary and her husband John are listed as buried at McClure Cemetery, Curwensville, Clearfield, PA at this site.990
Spouses
Birth Date12 Sep 1793
Birth PlaceHudson, Columbia Co., NY, USA
Birth Date12 Sep 1789990
Residence PlaceOtsego, NY, USA1054
Residence MemoTown or County?
Residence Date1818
Residence PlaceHalfmoon Township, Centre Co., PA, USA
Residence DateApr 1819
Residence PlaceCurwensville, Clearfield Co., PA, USA
Death Date26 Feb 1885990 Age: 91
Burial PlaceMcClure Cemetery, Curwensville, Clearfield Co., PA, USA990
FatherPhineas HOYT (-1803)
MotherJulia PENNOYER (-1820)
Misc. Notes
Dr. John P. Hoyt
Who is there in this section of the state that has not heard of Dr. Hoyt? Kind and affable in manner, genial in disposition, extremely hospitable to friend and the strange guest at his table, he it regarded by all as a valuable citizen whose decease would be deemed public calamity. He was born in the city of Hudson, N. Y., on the 12th day of September, 1793. His father, Phineas Hoyt was a native of New Hampshire. He died in 1803. His wife, Julia Pennoyer, who was a native of Hudson, died in 1820.
Mr. Hoyt's boyhood education was diversified. Now a school boy in Hudson, then a student at Dartmouth college for a few months, and then back to Hudson. In spite of the many changes, he acquired the rudiments of a good English education, and also some knowledge of the ancient languages. Fond of reading, attention was turned toward medicine, and so entered the office of Dr. Woodward in Otsego, N. Y., and afterwards was a student in Dr. White's office of the same locality. We find his name on the roll of Tioga county practitioners, and learn that he was a student of Dr. Wing's, and received his degree in the spring of 1818. He removed, in the same year, to Half-moon township, Centre county, Pa, and in April following, again changed his residence to a point two miles southwest of what is now known as Curwensville.
No pen of ours can adequately describe the practice of a country physician of 1819. None but one possessing an iron constitution, could have endured the constant strain upon the very vital energies. The ride of many miles, the constant exposure either to a hot, blistering sun, or the chilly blasts of Boreas, were enough to dampen the courage of any but a cool determined man. The roads were few, and often he blazed his way through the forest, with or sound to sooth his ear save the lone hoot of the owl, the discordant howl of the wolf, or the sudden snort of his horse as the stealthy panther approached. The good he accomplished is not forgotten, the kind word he spake and the medicine he so freely gave the unfortunate have not passed away unremembered. With all its faults, this generation is mindful of the deeds of benevolence of its ancestors, and they have not wrought in vain.
For a few years, Dr. Hoyt was a merchant in Curwensville, and in 1846, wishing for a more quiet abode, he removed to his present home on the Susquehanna about three miles above Lumber City, where he yet resides, a hale and hearty veteran, whose strength bids fair to last a score of years more.
He was married in January, 1820, to Miss Mary McClure, daughter of Thomas McClure of Pike township. His wife and three children are living, and our aged pioneer is enjoying the comforts and blessings of a fortune, well earned by his years of toil, and patient, economical living. He served as associate judge under Judges White, Burnside and others, from 1862 to 1857.
As a historical reminiscence, we would state that his ancestors, the Hoyts of Connecticut, presented a Declaration of Independence, signed and published it to the world in 1776, some ninety days before the signing of the famous 1776 Declaration of Independence, of the 4th of July observance.
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Dr. Hoyt’s active business life was nearly all spent in Pike township. For this reason we think that a sketch of his life probably belongs to the history of Pike township.
He was the second practicing physician of Clearfield county, Dr. Coleman being the first. His father was Phineas Hoyt, a New Englander by birth, and his mother Julia Pennoyer, a native of the Empire State. John Pennoyer Hoyt was born in the city of Hudson, New York, on the 12th day of September, 1793.
After having acquired a preparatory education, he entered Dartmouth College, at that time a famous institution of learning. Here he completed his education, and laid the foundation for a practical knowledge of the medical profession, which he had determined to enter. He afterward read medicine with Dr. Woodard and Dr. White, late of Oswego county, New York, and was regularly admitted to practice in the early part of 1818.
In 1819, Dr. Hoyt located in Pike township, at a point about two miles from Curwensville, on land now owned by Joseph L. Dale, and there commenced the practice of medicine. In a few years, his name and fame spread from Karthaus to Cherrytree, and from the south-east to the north-west of the county’s boundaries.
During the terrible scourge of 1824, known as the dysentery plague, Dr. Hoyt did a noble work. This plague was almost as fatal in its deadliness as the asiatic cholera, a person stricken with it unless speedily relieved did not long survive the attack. At this time, Dr. Hoyt traveled on horse back almost night and day, and although several members of his own family died with the dread destroyer he never ceased his work of visitation except for a brief time. No matter how
far distant, or how doubtful the probability of compensation, he never refused the call of the sick or distressed.
Aside from his regular duties as a physician, Dr. Hoyt was for a time, engaged in the Mercantile business in Curwensville. Having acquired some means by his extensive practice, he made some fortunate real estate investments, which by gradual advancement in value made him one of the wealthiest citizens of this section of the county.
On the 20th day of January, 1820, John P. Hoyt married Mary, daughter of Thomas McClure, one of the early pioneers of the township. Of this marriage, ten children were born. Hiram and Juliana, who both died in 1824, and several who died in infancy. His son David W. Hoyt, moved to Louisiana, where he died. Elizabeth M. married Martin Watts, of Ferguson township. Mary E. married Martin D. Shirk, and died in 1843. Another daughter, Christiana T., died 1843. Harriet and Margaret, are unmarried and reside on the old homestead in Greenwood township, a few miles from Lumber City, where Dr. Hoyt resided some years prior to his death.
In 1857, Dr. Hoyt was elected one of the Associate Judges of Clearfield county, in which capacity he served until 1856. His colleague on the bench at that time was Judge Richard Shaw of Clearfield.
On the 26th day of February, 1891, Hon. John P. Hoyt died at his home in the ninety second year of his age. His wife, Mary survived him about a year and a half, when she died September 6th, aged 87 years.2339
Who is there in this section of the state that has not heard of Dr. Hoyt? Kind and affable in manner, genial in disposition, extremely hospitable to friend and the strange guest at his table, he it regarded by all as a valuable citizen whose decease would be deemed public calamity. He was born in the city of Hudson, N. Y., on the 12th day of September, 1793. His father, Phineas Hoyt was a native of New Hampshire. He died in 1803. His wife, Julia Pennoyer, who was a native of Hudson, died in 1820.
Mr. Hoyt's boyhood education was diversified. Now a school boy in Hudson, then a student at Dartmouth college for a few months, and then back to Hudson. In spite of the many changes, he acquired the rudiments of a good English education, and also some knowledge of the ancient languages. Fond of reading, attention was turned toward medicine, and so entered the office of Dr. Woodward in Otsego, N. Y., and afterwards was a student in Dr. White's office of the same locality. We find his name on the roll of Tioga county practitioners, and learn that he was a student of Dr. Wing's, and received his degree in the spring of 1818. He removed, in the same year, to Half-moon township, Centre county, Pa, and in April following, again changed his residence to a point two miles southwest of what is now known as Curwensville.
No pen of ours can adequately describe the practice of a country physician of 1819. None but one possessing an iron constitution, could have endured the constant strain upon the very vital energies. The ride of many miles, the constant exposure either to a hot, blistering sun, or the chilly blasts of Boreas, were enough to dampen the courage of any but a cool determined man. The roads were few, and often he blazed his way through the forest, with or sound to sooth his ear save the lone hoot of the owl, the discordant howl of the wolf, or the sudden snort of his horse as the stealthy panther approached. The good he accomplished is not forgotten, the kind word he spake and the medicine he so freely gave the unfortunate have not passed away unremembered. With all its faults, this generation is mindful of the deeds of benevolence of its ancestors, and they have not wrought in vain.
For a few years, Dr. Hoyt was a merchant in Curwensville, and in 1846, wishing for a more quiet abode, he removed to his present home on the Susquehanna about three miles above Lumber City, where he yet resides, a hale and hearty veteran, whose strength bids fair to last a score of years more.
He was married in January, 1820, to Miss Mary McClure, daughter of Thomas McClure of Pike township. His wife and three children are living, and our aged pioneer is enjoying the comforts and blessings of a fortune, well earned by his years of toil, and patient, economical living. He served as associate judge under Judges White, Burnside and others, from 1862 to 1857.
As a historical reminiscence, we would state that his ancestors, the Hoyts of Connecticut, presented a Declaration of Independence, signed and published it to the world in 1776, some ninety days before the signing of the famous 1776 Declaration of Independence, of the 4th of July observance.
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Dr. Hoyt’s active business life was nearly all spent in Pike township. For this reason we think that a sketch of his life probably belongs to the history of Pike township.
He was the second practicing physician of Clearfield county, Dr. Coleman being the first. His father was Phineas Hoyt, a New Englander by birth, and his mother Julia Pennoyer, a native of the Empire State. John Pennoyer Hoyt was born in the city of Hudson, New York, on the 12th day of September, 1793.
After having acquired a preparatory education, he entered Dartmouth College, at that time a famous institution of learning. Here he completed his education, and laid the foundation for a practical knowledge of the medical profession, which he had determined to enter. He afterward read medicine with Dr. Woodard and Dr. White, late of Oswego county, New York, and was regularly admitted to practice in the early part of 1818.
In 1819, Dr. Hoyt located in Pike township, at a point about two miles from Curwensville, on land now owned by Joseph L. Dale, and there commenced the practice of medicine. In a few years, his name and fame spread from Karthaus to Cherrytree, and from the south-east to the north-west of the county’s boundaries.
During the terrible scourge of 1824, known as the dysentery plague, Dr. Hoyt did a noble work. This plague was almost as fatal in its deadliness as the asiatic cholera, a person stricken with it unless speedily relieved did not long survive the attack. At this time, Dr. Hoyt traveled on horse back almost night and day, and although several members of his own family died with the dread destroyer he never ceased his work of visitation except for a brief time. No matter how
far distant, or how doubtful the probability of compensation, he never refused the call of the sick or distressed.
Aside from his regular duties as a physician, Dr. Hoyt was for a time, engaged in the Mercantile business in Curwensville. Having acquired some means by his extensive practice, he made some fortunate real estate investments, which by gradual advancement in value made him one of the wealthiest citizens of this section of the county.
On the 20th day of January, 1820, John P. Hoyt married Mary, daughter of Thomas McClure, one of the early pioneers of the township. Of this marriage, ten children were born. Hiram and Juliana, who both died in 1824, and several who died in infancy. His son David W. Hoyt, moved to Louisiana, where he died. Elizabeth M. married Martin Watts, of Ferguson township. Mary E. married Martin D. Shirk, and died in 1843. Another daughter, Christiana T., died 1843. Harriet and Margaret, are unmarried and reside on the old homestead in Greenwood township, a few miles from Lumber City, where Dr. Hoyt resided some years prior to his death.
In 1857, Dr. Hoyt was elected one of the Associate Judges of Clearfield county, in which capacity he served until 1856. His colleague on the bench at that time was Judge Richard Shaw of Clearfield.
On the 26th day of February, 1891, Hon. John P. Hoyt died at his home in the ninety second year of his age. His wife, Mary survived him about a year and a half, when she died September 6th, aged 87 years.2339
Misc. Notes