Biographical Sketch of Jesse L. Hoyal, Greene County, Missouri, Center Township >From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western Historical Company, 1883. ********************************************************************** Mr. Hoyal's parents were David and Margaret J. Hoyal, both natives of Tennessee. Jesse was born in Roane County, Tenn., June 24, 1846. In 1858 his parents moved to Lawrence County, Mo., where they continued till 1863, when they removed to Randolph County. There they remained but a short time, removing next to Cooper County, Mo., where they re- mained till the civil war closed. The family then moved back to Law- rence County, where the elder (David R. Hoyal) was soon afterwards killed, shot by some unknown assassin as Mr. Hoyal was on his way to the barn. Jesse then spent a year on the plains, and, in 1868 located in Greene County, and engaged in farming and mule trading, buying mules and driving to the Southern markets. He also bought and shipped wheat, and that latter still continues to be his business in part, he shipping over 150 car loads per year. He owns a fine farm of 200 acres, and also owns property in Springfield, all of which he has accumulated by his own efforts. Mr. Hoyal was married June 4, 1868, to Larua, daugh- ter of A. and Susannah Leeper, of Greene County. They have had five children, three of whom still survive. Mr. Hoyal is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and also belongs to the Methodist Church. He is a citizen in whose trustworthiness all who know him have confidence. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller Penny Harrell ====================================================================