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- 1860 Census. Living at home with his father. (Salisbury, Pa.)
Source: Biographical Annals of Lancaster Co., Pa., 1903 Published by J. H. Beers & Co., page 621-622.
WILLIAM CONNARD HOAR. This gentleman has been fortunate enough to acquire a knowledge of the mysteries of two callings, one being that of a blacksmith and the other that of a farmer, but the latter seems best to please him, as he has relinquished the former, and is still engaged in his pursuit of the latter in Salisbury township, Lancaster county.
William C. Hoar was born in Buyerstown, Salisbury township, Lancaster county, March 12, 1835, a son of James and Mary (Evetts) Hoar, natives of Salisbury township, who were married Aug. 5, 1819. James Hoar, the father, was born May 28, 1796, was a blacksmith all his days, and died in Buyerstown, Jan. 1, 1863. His wife, who was born July 9, I797, had been called away Aug. 31, 1840. Their remains rest in the old Friends churchyard in Sadsbury among those of their ancestors of generations gone by for years. Ten children graced the union of this highly respected couple, and in order of birth were as follows: Ann E., who was married to Michael Beam but is now deceased, her surviving husband being a retired farmer of Eden township; John B., also deceased: Robert, a retired farmer living in Leacock township; Rachel, widow of John Whiteside, a former veterinary surgeon in Parkesburg, Chester county, where she still has her residence: Sarah, deceased wife of William Hasson; Mary C., living in Paradise township, the widow of William Shaffer; James, deceased; Margaret, who died when young; William C., whose name heads this biographical notice; and Lettitia L., deceased. The paternal grandparents of William C. Hoar were James and Anna (Chamberlain) Hoar, of Chester county, early settled in Salisbury township, Lancaster county, and were of the most wealthy and respected Quaker families of this part of the State. Great grandfather Chamberlain was a man of means, and primarily a farmer in Sadsbury township, Lancaster county, but he was also a sea captain and was eventually lost while making one of his voyages.
In Leacock township, in 1873, William C. Hoar was united in marriage with Miss Christiana E. Slack, who was born in Leacock township Oct. 27, 1847, a daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Brower) Slack. To this union have been born three children, viz: Mary E., who died when but fifteen years old.: and J. Willard and Anna J., both still tinder the parental roof.
William C. Hoar began his business life at the age of sixteen years in his father's blacksmith shop, or in about 1851. In 1855 the father retired, and William C. continued on with the business until 1882, when he sold out and purchased his present farm, in connection with which he conducted a blacksmith shop for two years, and then abandoned blacksmithing altogether. As a farmer Mr. Hoar has met with abundant success, and is classed among the best in the county. In fact, he follows the lines which inevitably lead to a victory over all opposition, and to the triumphant subjection of all obstacles that impede the way, those lines being sound judgment, unceasing industry and conscientious performance of the duties pertaining to his calling.
Mr. and Mrs. Hoar are devout members of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which Mr. Hoar has been a trustee for many years, and to the support of which they are constant and liberal contributors. In politics Mr. Hoar is a Republican, but has never manifested any desire to hold public office.
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