14 Feb 1885 -
Departed this life on Tuesday the 3rd of Feb. 1885 at his residence near Roanoke in the 65th year of age, Joseph Hall. He married Elizabeth Arnold, eldest sister of Hons. George J. and William Edward Arnold in 1844, and it can truthfully be said there never were two persons who lived more happily and independently then they did. They had plenty of the goods which come by industry and their door was always open to generous hospitality. They raised to manhood and womanhood 3 sons and 3 daughters and they and their mother survive him. Joseph Hall was "an honest man" and he died as he had lived a Christian gentleman, respected by all who knew him in life. His stay on earth was peaceful and quiet and when ordered to appear before his maker, he met the summons with heroic fortitude. By industry and an upright life he has left to those who succeed him a competency -- and what to them is best of all -- a good example, worthy to imitate. (signed by A Neighbor dated Feb. 9, 1885)
