Enoch Hoag
American Indian agent
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Enoch Hoag (1812–1884) was an Indian Agent who was appointed Superintendent of the Central Superintendency in 1869 by President Ulysses S. Grant during his "Peace Policy".[1] His tenure ended after the election of Rutherford B. Hayes. The University of Oklahoma has a collection of his papers.[2] Haverford College also has a collections of his papers.[1]
Born1812
Died1884 (aged 71–72)
Enoch Hoag | |
|---|---|
| Superintendent of the Central Superintendency | |
| In office 1869–c. 1877 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1812 |
| Died | 1884 (aged 71–72) |
He was a Quaker, specifically a member of the Iowa Yearly Meeting.[1]
The Central Superintendency had responsibility for Indian affairs with various tribes in the areas including parts of what are now Kansas and Nebraska.[3]
Hoag helped communicate U.S. government interests in Kaw land.[4]