Joseph Blachley Hoyt

1812–1888 (age 76)

Businessman

Biography

Joseph Blachley Hoyt was a businessman who brought enterprise and principle to Woodland Cemetery's community of entrepreneurs. His efforts in commerce contributed to the local economy and inspired others to conduct themselves with fairness and imagination.

His combination of entrepreneurial acumen and civic-mindedness earned him the esteem of associates and neighbors, and his legacy endures among the preserved grounds where he rests.