Summary
Samuel C. Hyde (April 22, 1842 – March 7, 1922) was an American attorney and politician from Washington. A Republican, he was most notable for his service as prosecuting attorney of Spokane County from 1880 to 1886 and a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1895 to 1897.
Samuel C. Hyde | |
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 From 1894's The Oregonian's Handbook of the Pacific Northwest | |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives from Washington's at-large congressional district | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – March 3, 1897 | |
| Preceded by | John L. Wilson |
| Succeeded by | William C. Jones |
| Prosecuting Attorney of Spokane and Stevens Counties, Washington | |
| In office 1881–1887 | |
| Preceded by | None (position created) |
| Succeeded by | W. C. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 22, 1842 Ticonderoga, New York |
| Died | March 7, 1922 (aged 79) Spokane, Washington |
| Resting place | Fairmount Cemetery, Spokane, Washington |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mattie A. Rogers (m. 1869-1891, her death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States (Union) |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1862 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 17th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Early life edit
Samuel Clarence Hyde was born in Ticonderoga, New York on April 22, 1842, a son of Eli N. and Susan S. Hyde.[1][2] He was a twin, and his sister Salina Clarissa died when she was eight months old.[2] When Hyde was three, his parents relocated to a farm near Oshkosh in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, where Hyde was raised and educated.[2]
Start of career edit
In December 1861, Hyde enlisted in the Union Army for the American Civil War.[2] He joined Company K, 17th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry as a private, with his enlistment credited to the town of Utica in Winnebago County.[2] Hyde attained the rank of sergeant and served until July 1862, when he was discharged for disability.[2]
After leaving the army, Hyde worked as an explorer and surveyor of timber and mining lands in Michigan's upper peninsula.[2] In 1871, he began to farm in Lyon County, Iowa.[3] In the early 1870s, he attended Iowa State University, where he studied law.[2] He was admitted to the bar in 1872, and began to practice in Rock Rapids, Iowa.[4] In addition to practicing law, Hyde was publisher of the Lyon County Press newspaper.[5] Hyde also became active in politics as a Republican, and served as chairman of the party's central committee in Lyon County, Iowa.[6]
Continued career edit
In 1877, Hyde moved to Washington Territory, and he resided and practiced law in both Seattle and Tacoma.[2] In 1879, he relocated to Spokane, where he continued practicing law.[1] As an early resident of Spokane, Hyde was one of its developers, including construction and management of several commercial buildings.[1] In 1881, he was appointed Prosecuting Attorney of Spokane County and Stevens County, and he served in this position for six years.[7]
In 1894, Hyde was the successful Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's at-large congressional district.[1] He served in the 54th Congress, March 4, 1895 to March 3, 1897.[1] During his Congressional term, Hyde successfully advocated for construction of the Fort George Wright army base near Spokane.[1] Hyde was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1896 and resumed practicing law in Spokane.[1] He was a longtime justice of the peace and heard cases in Spokane's justice court until retiring for ill health shortly before his death.[1][8]
Death and burial edit
Hyde died in Spokane on March 7, 1922.[1] He was buried at Fairmount Cemetery in Spokane.[9] Hyde's funeral took place at Spokane's Central Methodist Church, and he received funeral honors from members of the local Grand Army of the Republic post.[9]
Family edit
In 1869, Hyde married Mattie A. Rogers (1850-1891) of Rosendale, Wisconsin.[1] They were married until her death, and were the parents of two children, daughter Katherine and son Earl.[1] Hyde's siblings included E. B. Hyde, a Spokane banker and real estate developer who also served in the Washington State Senate.[10]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Death Summons Samuel B. Hyde". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, WA. March 8, 1922. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Edwards, Jonathan (1900). An Illustrated History of Spokane County. Spokane, WA: J. H. Lever. pp. 489–490 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Personal items: S. C. Hyde". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, IA. June 15, 1871. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Personal items: Lyon County Representatives". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, IA. January 12, 1873. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Iowa Items: S. C. Hyde". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, IA. February 11, 1873. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "From Lyon County". Sioux City Journal. Sioux City, IA. September 30, 1873. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Officers Just Commissioned". Washington Standard. Olympia, WA. January 7, 1881. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Remington, Arthur (1918). Cases Determined in the Supreme Court of Washington. Vol. 101. Seattle, WA: Bancroft-Whitney Company. pp. 465–466 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "G.A.R. to Bury Justice Hyde". The Spokesman-Review. Spokane, WA. March 9, 1922. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Sipos, Lacey (2013). "Hyde Building and Annex". Spokane Historical.org. Cheney, WA: Eastern Washington University. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
External links edit
- United States Congress. "Samuel C. Hyde (id: H001024)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Samuel C. Hyde at Find a Grave