Charles W. Hoitt (October 21, 1847 – April 2, 1925) was an American lawyer and politician from

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who served in both houses of the

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, as

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and as the

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for the District of New Hampshire. Hoitt was born in

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on October 21, 1847 In 1871 Hoitt graduated from

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. Hoitt married Harriet Louisa Gilman daughter of Virgil C. Gilman. Hoitt was admitted to the New Hampshire Bar, and practiced law in

. Hoitt served in the

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in 1901. Hoitt served as a judge in the Municipal Court from 1889 to 1907. On February 11, 1907 Hoitt was appointed by

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to be the

for the District of New Hampshire.

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