The History of Freestone County, Texas; Vol. I; pp. 494-5 "Moody began to practice law in the county seat of Fairfield. In 1855, he entered the mercantile business. When his brothers followed him to Fairfield, W. L. Moody formed a partnership with David J. and Leroy F. Moody under the firm name of W. L. Moody and Brothers." The article, which began with his birth in VA and trip to TX, continues with his Civil War service, marriage, and subsequent life in Galveston. Additional information might come form The Moody Foundation in Galveston, TX. Mike Bonner