About Maclay Hoyne
Lived 1872 – 1939 (aged 66). Maclay Hoyne was a politician.
Thomas Maclay Hoyne II (October 12, 1872 – October 1, 1939) was an American politician and lawyer. As a Democrat, from 1912 through 1920, Hoyne served as Cook County State's Attorney. Hoyne also ran as an independent candidate in the 1919 Chicago mayoral election.
Early life Hoyne was born October 12, 1872.
Career
A mentee of Chicago mayor Carter Harrison IV, Hoyne was tasked in his early political career with overseeing the city's Sixth Ward Democratic Organization.
In 1912, Hoyne ran again, and was elected Cook County State's Attorney. He was reelected to a second term in 1916.
From 1927 until 1929, Hoyne served as counsel for the Sanitary District of Chicago.
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Who was Maclay Hoyne?
American politician and lawyer
When was Maclay Hoyne born?
Maclay Hoyne was born on 12 October 1872.
When did Maclay Hoyne die?
Maclay Hoyne died on 1 October 1939.
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Maclay Hoyne was a politician.
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