Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Benjamin C Hoyel
Add photo

Benjamin C Hoyel 1887 - 1971

Benjamin C Hoyel was born on August 21, 1887, and died at age 83 years old on July 15, 1971. Benjamin Hoyel was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section J Site 3517 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Benjamin C Hoyel.
Benjamin C Hoyel
August 21, 1887
July 15, 1971
Male
Looking for another Benjamin Hoyel?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Benjamin.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Benjamin C Hoyel's History: 1887 - 1971

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • Introduction

    Benjamin Hoyel was the son of a judge, and ran away at a young age, taking his name from a tombstone. He then became a "hobo" riding the rails and stealing the occasional necessities. He was later forced to join the Calvary, but when his time was up he decided to stay.
  • 08/21
    1887

    Birthday

    August 21, 1887
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States of America
  • Military Service

    Branch of service: Us Army Rank attained: 2LT Wars/Conflicts: World War I
  • Professional Career

    Benjamin Hoyel was homeless and jobless until joining the Calavalry of the United States
  • 07/15
    1971

    Death

    July 15, 1971
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Section J Site 3517 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo 63125
    Burial location
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Benjamin

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1887, in the year that Benjamin C Hoyel was born, on January 28th, the largest recorded snowflakes fell in a snowstorm in Fort Keogh, Montana. They were supposed to have been 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. A rancher in the area said that they were “larger than milk pans”. A Wild West tall tale? Not according to the Guinness World Records book.
Did you know?
In 1892, by the time he was just 5 years old, on August 4th, the father and stepmother of Lizzie Borden were found murdered. Lizzie was accused of the crime and on June 20th of the next year, she was acquitted of murder by a jury. But she was never acquitted in the public mind.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Benjamin Hoyel's Family Tree & Friends

Benjamin Hoyel's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Benjamin's Friends

Friends of Benjamin Friends can be as close as family. Add Benjamin's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
1 Follower & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top