WILLIAM M. VINYARD, a well known farmer and land owner, of Greene county, residing in the southwest quarter of White Hall city, is a native of Greene county. He was born near Walkerville on Aug. 6, 1837. His parents are both natives of Kentucky, an came to Illinois about 1823. His father, Squire, Vinyard, followed farming and money loaning until his death, Dec. 26, 1880, having outlived his wife by some 25 years. William M. Vinyard was reared in this county, receiving his education in its common schools. He was brought up to the farm life, and has made agriculture his business. In 1860 he purchased his first farm of 233 acres, which lies on Sec. 7, T. 11, R. 12, which is still owned by him, together with 160 acres on section 6 of the same township. He then bought 40 acres on section 13, and next 120 acres on sections 9 and 10, all in T. 11, R. 13. After this he added 120 acres more on Sec. 3, T. 11, R. 12, and on the latter tract he now resides. On Feb. 2, 1860, he married Sophia Bains, a native of this county, and of English descent. By this marriage there were three children - Etna A., wife of E. C. Hudson, living near Walkerville; Lillie B.; and Caroline, who is deceased. June 14, 1864, William M. Vinyard was united in matrimony with Mary J. Murray, also a native of this county. By this marriage there are four children, two of whom are living - William L., and Lee C. Squire C. and Martha J. are deceased. Mr. Vinyard has some very fine tracts of land, and they lie in a fine part of the country. He has accumulated considerable wealth in the last 25 years, owing to his energetic and enterprising efforts.