Tulare County Biographies

RICHARD S. WYGAL

Transcribed by Kathy Sedler

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        Among the substantial and energetic citizens of Tulare county who are 
contributing in definite measure to the prosperity of their respective 
communities, mention should be made of Richard S. Wygal of Woodlake, where he is 
engaged in the mercantile business and owns good property. He was born in 
Butler, Missouri, on the 15th day of February, 1870. His parents were J. P. and 
Martha (Warren) Wygal, the former of whom is deceased; his widow now lives in 
Los Angeles, to which city the family moved in 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Wygal were the 
parents of five children, namely : William, Richard S., the immediate subject of 
this sketch; Martin O., Edward and Anna.       �
        Richard S. Wygal secured a good education in the public schools and then 
learned the barber trade, which vocation he followed in Los Angeles until 1897, 
when he came to Visalia and was similarly employed until 1916, when he came to 
Woodlake and opened a barber shop on his own account. He gave his attention to 
that business until about two years ago, when he leased the shop and has since 
given his attention to his other business interests. He is the owner of a good 
store, a pool hall, and other local property and also gives considerable 
attention to building operations and to investments. A keen and sagacious 
business man, with a high reputation for fair dealing and integrity, he has 
richly earned the success which is crowning his efforts and is enjoying the 
respect and good will of the entire community.
        Mr. Wygal was married to Miss Jennie Morris, who was born and reared in 
the same locality in Missouri as himself. They are genial and hospitable and are 
popular members of the social circles in which they move. Mr. Wygal is a member 
of the Woodmen of the World.
 
Source:  History of Tulare County and Kings County, California � Kathleen 
Edwards Small & J. Larry Smith, Vol. II, Chicago, The S. J. Clarke Publishing 
Company, 1926., pp. 25-26