Hogard

B. W. Hogard, born on November 5, 1850, in Weakley County, Tennessee, is a notable figure in Gainesville, Missouri, where he owns the well-regarded Central Hotel. A lifelong farmer, he moved to Ozark County in 1875 and has held various community roles, including justice of the peace and coroner. Hogard, a Methodist minister for two decades and a Mason, married Nancy Bethany and has three children. His family’s roots trace back to early American pioneers and farmers, reflecting a legacy of hard work and community service.