Patrick H. Hynes

Patrick H. Hynes is one of the younger yet prominent representatives of commercial interests in Monroe county. He is now secretary of the Smoky Hollow Coal Company, of Avery, and secretary and manager of Avery Supply Company.

He was born April 14, 1865, in Boylesville, Champaign county, Ohio, and is of Irish lineage, his parents, Patrick and Mary (Short) Hynes, having been natives of the Emerald Isle. In that country they were married, and on crossing the briny deep to the New World took up their residence in Ohio, where they followed farming. In 1870 they became residents of Iowa, and the father carried on agricultural pursuits near Keokuk until his death, which occurred in 1871. His wife survived him for many years and passed away in Avery in September, 1890.

The family of Mr. and Mrs. Hynes numbered four children: Patrick H., of this review; Faley¸ who is now superintendent of the Smoky Hollow Coal Company, and married Miss Emma Pettit, by whom he had two children, William and John; Maggie, wife of Andrew Butler, by whom she has one son¸ John; and John, deceased. The surviving members of the family are all residents of Avery.

Mr. Hynes of this review was reared to manhood in his parents' home, and attended school in Beacon Subsequently he engaged in Elliot's Business College, of Burlington, that he might fit himself for life's practical duties. He began his business career as a carpenter and coal miner, and carried on work in those lines until his election as secretary of the Smoky Hollow Coal Company, of Avery. He thoroughly understands the business in all its details, and is therefore capable of directing others. He embodies the spirit of the times in his enterprising, progressive business methods, is a popular young man, highly esteemed both in business and social circles, and he has many friends in this locality.