Monson Hayt

Monson Hayt, formerly identified as Munson Hoyt, was a native of Norwalk, Connecticut. He was a Tory, and served as a Crown officer during the American Revolution. In 1782, Hayt served as a lieutenant in the Prince of Wales's American Volunteers and as quartermaster of the corps. He retired on half-pay and settled in New Brunswick, Canada.

Hayt engaged in commercial business and was a partner with General Benedict Arnold at St. John. He publicly accused Arnold of burning his warehouse and was sued by the traitor for defamation. Hayt won the suit, but the jury awarded damages of just two shillings and sixpence (fifty cents.)

He was the son of Capt. James Hayt (1732-1787) and Sarah Hanford. He had six siblings: James (1756-1839), Sarah (1758-1822), Lewis, Elnathan, Hannah, and Capt. George (1769-1825) Hayt. In 1792, Hayt married Lucretia Hammersley of Long Island, New York. He was probably a resident of that city. They had two children: Joanna Smith and Mary Colgan

Hayt died about 1805.