Enos D. Hoge facts for kids

Enos D. Hoge was a judge in Utah.

Enos Daugherty Hoge (born July 23, 1831 – died July 27, 1912) was an important judge in the early history of the Utah Territory. He served on the highest court in Utah from 1868 to 1869.

Early Life and Becoming a Lawyer

Enos Hoge was born in a place called Morgan, which is now in West Virginia. When he was young, his family moved to Illinois. There, he learned how to be a lawyer by studying with a federal judge. This was a common way to become a lawyer back then.

Serving in the Civil War

During the American Civil War, Enos Hoge joined the army. He was an officer, first a lieutenant and then a captain. He served from 1862 to 1863. He fought in a big battle called the Battle of Stones River. During this battle, loud cannon fire damaged his hearing. He became deaf in his right ear.

Life in Utah

In 1865, Enos Hoge moved to the Salt Lake Valley. He opened his own law office there. He became a well-known lawyer in the area. He also worked for the city of Salt Lake City as the city attorney for two terms.

Becoming a Judge

In 1868, the President of the United States, Andrew Johnson, chose Enos Hoge to be a judge. He joined the Supreme Court of the Utah Territory. He served as a judge for about one year. After that, he went back to working as a private lawyer in Salt Lake City.

Working in the Legislature

Later, in 1888, Enos Hoge was chosen to be part of the Utah Territorial legislature. This was like the government's law-making group for the territory. He was one of five members who wanted more modern laws. While in the legislature, he suggested a "Marriage Bill." This bill aimed to set rules for who could perform marriages. It also worked to stop the practice of having more than one spouse at a time.

Later Years and Support

By 1890, doctors found that Enos Hoge was still completely deaf in his right ear. He was also a little deaf in his left ear. Because of this, he received a small military pension each month. This was money given to him for his service in the war.

By 1904, his law work was not bringing in much money. He had also lost his law books and office furniture in a fire. His military pension was increased to help him with his daily needs.

Passing Away

Enos Hoge passed away on July 27, 1912. His funeral was held by a group he belonged to, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Many people attended his funeral to remember him.