Robert Hoy papers

Collection

Identifier: c-00056

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The papers consist of two court docket books and a handwritten manuscript. The first docket book (1825-1841) records the cases of Robert Hoy Sr. in Stark County, Ohio. The bulk of these are dated 1825-1828. The cases list plaintiffs and defendants, Hoy's decisions, and the court costs. John and Robert Jr. also used the book to keep farm accounts from 1828 to 1841. The second docket book (1870-1899) records Robert W. Hoy's cases in Montcalm County as well as marriages he performed. The manuscript, which may be by Robert W. Hoy, describes the settlement and early history of Bushnell, Michigan.

Dates

Creation: 1825 - 1899

Creator

Hoy, Robert W. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Biographical Note

Robert Hoy (also spelled "Hoey") was one of the early settlers of Richland County, Ohio, where he cleared 160 acres of land and established a prosperous farm. In addition, he served as Justice of the Peace for Canton County, Ohio. Hoy and his wife had five children, including John and Robert W. (born 1824). When Robert died in 1830, his sons took over the farm. Three years later, at age thirteen, Robert W. was left alone to tend the farm. In 1853 he moved to Lisbon, Indiana, when he worked as a carpenter, a manufacturer, and a postmaster. After serving in the Civil War he moved to Bushnell, Michigan. Like his father he was elected Justice of the Peace, and he held that position in Montcalm County, Michigan, for over twenty years.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Gift of Donald Hoy, 1961-09-21. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

Legal Status

Copyright: Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply.

Property Rights: Michigan State University