John C. Hoxsey, V. S., a prominent and successful
veterinary surgeon of Girard, Illinois, is one of a family of seven children
born to William and Gincey G. (Lyons) Hoxsey. He was born on his father's
farm in Madison County, Illinois, April 25, 1856.
William Hoxsey,
our subject's father, was born in the State of Kentucky and chose the
profession of a physician as his calling but later in life he became
interested in farming in Madison County, Illinois, and through his skilled
methods became a farmer of success and prominence. Mr. Hoxsey died in
November, 1902.
Dr. John C. Hoxsey received his preliminary
educational training in the common schools of Madison County and during his
leisure hours read medical books. After his graduation from the schools of
Madison County, he entered the St. Louis Veterinary Institute of St. Louis,
Missouri. Upon graduating from that institution, he began the practice of
his profession in Madison County. Dr. Hoxsey remained in Madison County and
continued his practice there until 1904, when he removed to Girard and
purchased his present property, building a first class veterinary hospital
at a cost of $4,000. The hospital is a modern brick structure and measures
44 by 50 feet in ground dimensions and is 20 feet high, containing 12 box
stalls and a large carriage room on the main floor besides his offices, and
five living rooms on the second floor. Our subject's practice extends all
over Macoupin County and in portions of the adjoining counties. His stable
also accommodates a large livery and boarding trade, making his stable the
only first class one in Girard. Dr. Hoxsey is well qualified for his
profession. He took a special course on the diseases of the horse, and then
passed the State examination at Springfield, Illinois.
On December
28, 1876, Dr. Hoxsey was married to Martha A. Bentley, a daughter of George
W. Bentley of Macoupin County, and they are the parents of 12 children, 11
of whom are still living. Dr. Hoxsey is a member of the Illinois State
Veterinary Surgeon Association of Decatur, Illinois.
Extracted 2018 May 08 by Norma Hass from Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1904, pages 444-445.
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