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| name = Oliver Moulton Hyde
| name = Oliver Moulton Hyde
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| term_end2 = 1857
| predecessor2 = [[Henry Ledyard]]
| predecessor2 = [[Henry Ledyard]]
| successor2 = [[John Patton]]
| successor2 = [[John Patton (Detroit mayor)|John Patton]]
| birth_date = March 10, 1804
| birth_date = {{birth-date|March 10, 1804}}
| birth_place = [[Sudbury, Vermont]]
| birth_place = [[Sudbury, Vermont]]
| death_date = June 28, 1870
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==Biography==
==Biography==
Oliver Moulton Hyde was born in [[Sudbury, Vermont]] on March 10, 1804, the son of Pitt William Hyde.<ref name = "farm">{{citation|title = THE HISTORY OF DETROIT AND MICHIGAN |author = Silas Farmer| year = 1889 |pages = 1040–1041|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=Yl06VbZ-RfwC&pg=1040#v=onepage&q&f=false}}</ref> At age 23, Hyde married Julia Ann Sprague, and opened a dry goods store in [[Castleton, Vermont]]. In 1834, he sold the store and moved to [[Mount Hope, New York]] to manage two [[blast furnaces]].<ref name = "farm"/>
Oliver Moulton Hyde was born in [[Sudbury, Vermont]] on March 10, 1804, the son of Pitt William Hyde.<ref name = "farm">{{citation|title = THE HISTORY OF DETROIT AND MICHIGAN |author = Silas Farmer| year = 1889 |pages = 1040–1041|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Yl06VbZ-RfwC&pg=1040}}</ref> At age 23, Hyde married Julia Ann Sprague, and opened a dry goods store in [[Castleton, Vermont]]. In 1834, he sold the store and moved to [[Mount Hope, New York]] to manage two [[blast furnaces]].<ref name = "farm"/>


In 1838, Hyde moved to Detroit and opened a hardware store on Woodward Avenue.<ref name = "farm"/> He began a business manufacturing counter scales at the same location.<ref name = "palmer">{{citation| title = Early days in Detroit |author = Friend Palmer |publisher = Hunt & June| year = 1906 | pages = 821–824| url = http://books.google.com/books?id=Gkt5AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA821#v=onepage&q&f=false}}</ref> Hyde branched out in business, opening a foundry and machine shop, and began manufacturing marine engines and other steamboat hardware.<ref name = "palmer"/> In 1852, he began a dry dock business,<ref name = "farm"/> and also built a sawmill near [[Saginaw, Michigan]].
In 1838, Hyde moved to Detroit and opened a hardware store on Woodward Avenue.<ref name = "farm"/> He began a business manufacturing counter scales at the same location.<ref name = "palmer">{{citation| title = Early days in Detroit |author = Friend Palmer |publisher = Hunt & June| year = 1906 | pages = 821–824| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=Gkt5AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA821}}</ref> Hyde branched out in business, opening a foundry and machine shop, and began manufacturing marine engines and other steamboat hardware.<ref name = "palmer"/> In 1852, he began a dry dock business,<ref name = "farm"/> and also built a sawmill near [[Saginaw, Michigan]].


He had a reputation for extensive charity work, and gave or privately loaned a substantial portion of his fortune.<ref name = "farm"/>
He had a reputation for extensive charity work, and gave or privately loaned a substantial portion of his fortune.<ref name = "farm"/>
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Hyde joined the [[Whig Party (United States)|Whig Party]] and ran for multiple elected offices; later in life he joined the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].<ref name = "farm"/> Hyde was elected to the city council numerous times, and served as mayor of Detroit in 1854, 1856, and 1857. He was also appointed Collector for the Port of Detroit under presidents [[Zachary Taylor]] and [[Millard Fillmore]].<ref name = "farm"/>
Hyde joined the [[Whig Party (United States)|Whig Party]] and ran for multiple elected offices; later in life he joined the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]].<ref name = "farm"/> Hyde was elected to the city council numerous times, and served as mayor of Detroit in 1854, 1856, and 1857. He was also appointed Collector for the Port of Detroit under presidents [[Zachary Taylor]] and [[Millard Fillmore]].<ref name = "farm"/>


In 1863, Hyde suffered a dehibilitating stroke, after which he was almost completely confined to his house. A second stroke followed four years later. Nevertheless, Hyde actively supported recruiting and public service during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]].<ref name = "farm"/>
In 1863, Hyde suffered a debilitating stroke, after which he was almost completely confined to his house. A second stroke followed four years later. Nevertheless, Hyde actively supported recruiting and public service during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]].<ref name = "farm"/>


Oliver Moulton Hyde died on June 28, 1870.<ref name = "farm"/> He had three living children: Henry S. Hyde, Hattie S. Hyde, and Louis C. Hyde.<ref name = "farm"/>
Oliver Moulton Hyde died on June 28, 1870.<ref name = "farm"/> He had three living children: Henry S. Hyde, Hattie S. Hyde, and Louis C. Hyde.<ref name = "farm"/>
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==Further reading==
==Further reading==
*{{citation|title = The Hyde house and the Garrick theatre on Griswold street, Detroit |author = Clarence Monroe Burton |year = 1929| url= http://books.google.com/books?id=-75YAAAAMAAJ}}
*{{citation|title = The Hyde house and the Garrick theatre on Griswold street, Detroit |author = Clarence Monroe Burton |year = 1929| url= https://books.google.com/books?id=-75YAAAAMAAJ}}


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Latest revision as of 17:01, 15 June 2021

Oliver Moulton Hyde
Mayor of Detroit
In office
1854–1854
Preceded byJohn H. Harmon
Succeeded byHenry Ledyard
Mayor of Detroit
In office
1856–1857
Preceded byHenry Ledyard
Succeeded byJohn Patton
Personal details
BornMarch 10, 1804 (1804-03-10)
Sudbury, Vermont
DiedJune 28, 1870 (1870-06-29) (aged 66)
Detroit, Michigan
SpouseJulia Ann Sprague

Oliver Moulton Hyde (March 10, 1804 – June 28, 1870) was a Detroit businessman, manufacturer, and politician who was elected mayor of Detroit three times, in 1854, 1856, and 1857.

Biography[edit]

Oliver Moulton Hyde was born in Sudbury, Vermont on March 10, 1804, the son of Pitt William Hyde.[1] At age 23, Hyde married Julia Ann Sprague, and opened a dry goods store in Castleton, Vermont. In 1834, he sold the store and moved to Mount Hope, New York to manage two blast furnaces.[1]

In 1838, Hyde moved to Detroit and opened a hardware store on Woodward Avenue.[1] He began a business manufacturing counter scales at the same location.[2] Hyde branched out in business, opening a foundry and machine shop, and began manufacturing marine engines and other steamboat hardware.[2] In 1852, he began a dry dock business,[1] and also built a sawmill near Saginaw, Michigan.

He had a reputation for extensive charity work, and gave or privately loaned a substantial portion of his fortune.[1]

Hyde joined the Whig Party and ran for multiple elected offices; later in life he joined the Republican Party.[1] Hyde was elected to the city council numerous times, and served as mayor of Detroit in 1854, 1856, and 1857. He was also appointed Collector for the Port of Detroit under presidents Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore.[1]

In 1863, Hyde suffered a debilitating stroke, after which he was almost completely confined to his house. A second stroke followed four years later. Nevertheless, Hyde actively supported recruiting and public service during the Civil War.[1]

Oliver Moulton Hyde died on June 28, 1870.[1] He had three living children: Henry S. Hyde, Hattie S. Hyde, and Louis C. Hyde.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j Silas Farmer (1889), THE HISTORY OF DETROIT AND MICHIGAN, pp. 1040–1041
  2. ^ a b Friend Palmer (1906), Early days in Detroit, Hunt & June, pp. 821–824

Further reading[edit]

Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Detroit
1854 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Mayor of Detroit
1856–1857 		Succeeded by
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