John Wesley Hoy

Obituary

John Wesley Hoy

John Wesley Hoy was born in Westerville, Ohio

April 20, 1857. In 1882 he moved to a farm

seventeen miles south of Frankfort, South Dakota,

and homesteaded there. Later, in 1901, he moved to

Frankfort. On November 20, 1878, he was married to

Estella McEuen. To this union six children were born:
Frank Hoy of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Clyde Hoy of

Rockham, South Dakota; Mrs. J. A. Matteson of

Redfield, South Dakota; Mrs. J. J. Travis of Sioux

Lookout, Ontario, Canada; Mrs. J. R. Olson and

William Hoy of this city.

Mr. Hoy had been failing in health about a year and

during the last three weeks was seriously ill and died at

the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. R. Olson,

Wednesday evening November 1, at 8 p.m.

At one time Mr. Hoy served Frankfort as Mayor and was

highly regarded by all the citizens. Mr. Hoy was a member

of the Evangelical Church at Irving, South Dakota,

which was established by his father who for many years

was an Evangelical minister and was highly respected by

a large constituency. Mr. Hoy also belonged to the

Odd Fellow Lodge at La Delle, South Dakota.

He lost his wife and companion July 3, 1910. One brother

Silas Hoy passed away last spring. He leaves to mourn

his loss three sons and three daughters; six brothers and

three sisters; and four grandchildren; and a large

circle of friends. The people of this community extend

their sympathy to the bereaved family.

The funeral services was conducted from the Methodist

church by Reverend Albert Hocking on Friday afternoon.

The floral tributes were many and beautiful.

Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt appreciation of the

kindness and aid during the illness and death of our father.

We especially appreciate the beautiful floral offerings

from the Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, City Council, and

friends, also to those assisting in the music.

Emma Matteson Frank Hoy

Nellie Travis Clyde Hoy

Amanda Olson William Hoy

The News Messenger

Frankfort, South Dakota

November 9, 1922

Obituary and Card of Thanks for John Wesley Hoy Courtesy of Louise Baden

Per the June 1, 1885, South Dakota Territorial Census, John R. Hoy (55 and a Farmer)

is living with his wife, H. A. Hoy (53) and their children, Son - G. E. Hoy (20), Son - L. L. Hoy (17),

Living Next Door to them are: J. W. Hoy (26 and a Farmer) with his wife, S. E. Hoy (25), and their

children, Son - F. A. Hoy (6), Son - C. M. Hoy (4), and Daughter - E. M. Hoy (Born - May 1885).

Per the June 11, 1900, Mount Vernon Township, Davison County, South Dakota Census,

John Hoy (70, Born February 1830) is living with his wife, Hester (66, Born December 1833)

This Census also states that John & Hester have been married 36 Years (1864) and that

Clyde M. Hoy (29, born in Ohio) is residing with his wife, Adah E. Hoy (18, born in Illinois)

This census also states that Clyde & Adah had not been married 1 year yet as of April 15, 1910.

Per the February 23, 1920, Zell Township, Faulk County, South Dakota Census,

Clyde M. Hoy (39) is residing with his wife, Adah E. Hoy (28) and their daughter, Avis G. Hoy (9).

This Census also states that both Clyde & Albert Fehlman were owners of a Butcher Shop,