Joplin, known in the early days as Haley Springs. Listed as some of the early settlers have the following Mobley's listed: David Mobley, Bill Mobley, and Asberry Mobley. This Bill Mobley may or may not be your William Mobley, but looking at the time frame of this group he could be. In that most families traveled together, the other Mobley's listed at this location should as be checked for family connection to your William Mobley also.