Tom Hyer

1819–1864 (age 45)

Boxer

Photograph of Tom Hyer

About Tom Hyer

Tom Hyer (1819–1864) lived to age 45. They were a boxer. Born in New York City. They are buried at Green-Wood Cemetery in New York.

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