JOHN W. VINYARD, one of White Hall's prominent citizens, is a native of this county, having been born within its limits, Jan. 11, 1844. He is a son of Squire and Jane (Manley) Vinyard, who are noticed in other places in this work. John W. was reared in this county, and here received his education, principally at the Giller school house. For 12 years after leaving school he was engaged in the general merchandise business, as a partner with his father. During that time he managed the business. He then went to reside on a farm, and engaged in the stock business. In 1873, he was united in marriage with Ann Doyle, a daughter of Gregory and Elizabeth (Wood) Doyle. By this marriage there are five children - Frances, Lizzie, Stanley, Lloyd, deceased, and Earl.