William H. Hoag

William H. Hoag

WILLIAM H. HOAG, farmer, section 4, Goodwell Township, was born July 13, 1847, in Canada, and si the sone of Henry H. and Isabella (Sparks) Hoag. The father was born in England and the mother in Scotland.

Mr. Hoag was reared on a farm and educated in his native place. He was married Sept. 4, 1873, to Alice, daughter of Joseph and Abigail (reed) Batterson, born May 28, 1850. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Hoag: Hattie M., Charles H., Alice P. and Mertie E. Mr. Hoag came to Michigan in 18-- and settled in Jackson County, where he resided until 1874, when he settled on 40 acres of land now constituting his homestead. He is present Township Treasurer of Goodwell, and himself and wife are members of the United Brethren Church.

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