Hoyt Sherman
1827-1904
- Birthplace
- Lancaster, Ohio
- Died
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Occupation:
- Lawyer, Realstate, Post Master, Paymaster of the Union Army (appointed by Abraham Lincoln), Banking (Hoyt Sherman Bank), Equitable Life Insurance, Legislation and Philanthropy.
Life Overview:
He was moved to Des Moines in 1848.
He helped establish the first bank, public school, waterworks, and college in Des Moines, Iowa.
He built the Hoyt Sherman Place in 1877.
He allowed the first Mercy Hospital to take over his home for use after his wife’s (Sara) death.
It was sold to the city of Des Moines after his death.