Person:William Hall (313)

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William Shrader Hall, Esq.
m. 4 Mar 1813
  1. William Shrader Hall, Esq.1814 - 1905
  2. Jane HallAbt 1815 -
  3. Elizabeth HallAbt 1815 -
  4. Joseph Wesley HallAbt 1820 -
  5. Jacob A Hall, M.D.1822 -
  6. Aaron S Hall1825 - 1861
  7. John F Hall, M.D.1827 - 1866
  8. Sarah A HallAbt 1830 -
  9. Thomas S HallAbt 1833 - 1909
  10. _____ Hall, male infant
  • HWilliam Shrader Hall, Esq.1814 - 1905
  • WNancy M Legg - 1859
m. 28 Jan 1841
  1. George Washington Hall1842 - 1920
  2. Frank J Hall, 27th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana1844 - Aft 1921
  3. Lafayette G Hall1847 - 1943
  4. Catherine M Hall - 1860
  5. _____ Hall, male infant - 1841
  6. Rebecca Hall - 1860
  7. Lewis C Hall - 1850
m. 1860
  1. William Albert Hall1861 - 1893
  2. Ada F Hall1864 - 1931
  3. Robert J Hall1865 - 1957
Facts and Events
Name[1] William Shrader Hall, Esq.
Gender Male
Birth[1] 8 Mar 1814 Hamilton, Butler, Ohio, United States
Marriage 28 Jan 1841 Rush, Indiana, United Statesto Nancy M Legg
Census[4] 1850 Washington, Rush, Indiana, United States
Marriage 1860 Rush, Indiana, United Statesto Malinda S Hatfield
Other? 1876 Raleigh, Rush, Indiana, United Statesestablished first consolidated school, The Raleigh School
Death[3] 20 May 1905 Raleigh, Rush, Indiana, United States
Burial[3] Zion Cemetery, Rush, Indiana, United States

Research Notes

  • see Orphan Train site: Eliza Craig, adopted by William S. Hall family, Raleigh, Rush County; State taken to: IN ; Year taken on the train: 1902 ; Person submitting info: Marjorie Beck
References
  1. 1.0 1.1 History of Rush County, Indiana: from the earliest time to the present, with biographical sketches, notes, etc., together with a short history of the Northwest, the Indiana Territory, and the state of Indiana. (Chicago: Brant & Fuller, 1888)
    859.

    HON. WILLIAM S. HALL, an honored citizen of Washington Township is a native of Butler County, Ohio, being born on the present site of Hamilton, March 8, 1814. He can accurately trace his lineage back to 1720, when Tobias Hall, a native of England, immigrated to the eastern shores of America, probably settling in what is now New Jersey. He was the father of a large family, the youngest of whom was Joseph, who was born about 1761 or 1762. He was the son by the third wife of Tobias Hall, who with the mother of Joseph, died when he was about two years old, leaving him dependent upon his brother, Josiah Hall, who served as a captain during the Revolutionary War. The last two years of this struggle for liberty, found Joseph fighting for his country. In 1782, he was married to Sarah Allen. Later on, he removed to Fayette County, Pa., and thence to Butler County, Ohio, in 1796, settling on a tract of land in Symmes purchase. After developing a home he had the misfortune to lose all, on account of a bad title to the land. He passed away about 1806. His union with Sarah Allen was blessed with eight children, natively: Stephen, Jane, Sarah, Thomas (the father of the subject of this sketch), Kesiah, Joseph and Jacob. At the death of his father, Thomas took charge of the family and managed its affairs until 1812, when he volunteered as a soldier during the War of 1812, and was under General Hull, at the time of his disgraceful surrender at Detroit. As a prisoner he was sent home on a furlough and was never exchanged. On March 4, 1813, he was married to Matilda Shrader, the daughter of Aaron and Elizabeth Shrader. In 1818, they removed to Fayette County, Ind., locating near the boundary line between what was known as the Old and. New purchase. Indians were then plentiful and annoyed Mr., Hall by killing his hogs, and even killed a valuable mare just to get the bell she wore. The Halls were like many other pioneers seeking homes in the wilderness, without money. They were compelled to rough it. The trusty rifle furnished the meat, for bear, deer and turkey were found in great numbers. The family of Thomas and Matilda Hall consisted of nine children. They were: William S., Jane, Elizabeth, Joseph, Jacob A., Aaron S., John F., Sarah A. and Thomas S., all of whom lived to maturity. The father died July 27, 1862, and the mother January 23, 1870.

    William S., during his boyhood and youth attended but a few terms of school, averaging two months to the term, and remembers well his first day at school. On the morning of that day his father, with an axe, trimmed the brush out of the way, and a neighbor, William Dickey, who had a daughter to send, took his old gray horse and plowed a furrow as a path to the rude log cabin styled the district schoolhouse. It had no floor. The door was made of boards split out with a frow. In erecting the cabin, a log was left out on three sides, which furnished plenty of light. The fireplace occupied the other side of the building. It was in such buildings as we have described that the boys and girls of pioneer days secured, under trying circumstances, a limited education. This building was on the Indian trail to Connersville, and frequently the Indians returning home intoxicated, would menace and frighten the scholars, and many remained at home through fear of violence. Up to the age of seventeen, William's health had been poor, and he now resolved to learn a trade. He, therefore, went to Cincinnati, Ohio, and engaged with his uncle, Joseph Hall, as an apprentice, to learn the trade of cabinet maker, thinking probably, that at times he could attend school, but in this he was disappointed as his trade kept him employed. He managed, however, to secure books and spent his leisure time in reading. In March, 1835, he completed his apprenticeship, and worked with his uncle until the following December as a journeyman cabinetmaker He then removed to Rush County, locating where we find him at present, and engaged at his trade. In February, 1839, he was elected Justice of the Peace for Washington Township, and served until 1847. In July, of this year, he was placed in nomination by the Democracy of Rush County, as a candidate for Representative in the State Legislature, and although there was a Whig majority of over 5oo in the county, he was only defeated by 165 votes. In 1853, he was elected Trustee of Washington Township for the long term, and when the board was reduced to one Trustee, in 1859, he was elected without opposition and held the office until 1862, when he resigned the office, and accepted the nomination as Representative to the State Legislature. He was elected by a good majority and served during the exciting session of 1863. At the close of his term as Legislator, he was once more elected Township Trustee and served continuously until 1878. While Trustee he took a great interest in the schools, and employed none but the best teachers. He caused to be erected many of the school buildings found in the township to day, the last being the graded school building at Raleigh. On January 28, 1841, he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy M. Legg, daughter of Samuel and Catharine Legg, pioneers of Rush County. This union was blessed with eleven children, four of whom died in infancy, and four in the month of October, 1860, with diphtheria. There are living George W., Frank J. and Lafe G. The wife and mother was called away in 1859. In 1860, Mr. Hall was again married, his choice being Mrs. Malinda Knotts, eldest daughter of Levi Hatfield. By her former marriage she had two sons, Oliver and David. To this last marriage has been born five children, three of whom are living. They are: William A., Ada F. and Robert J. Death, the leveler of all humanity, once more visited this happy home and took from his side the loving wife and mother. Her death occurred July 7, 1887. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her and will long be remembered by those who mourn her loss. Mr. Hall continued to reside on the old homestead, where he has spent so many years of his long and useful life. He drafted the plans for his very unique residence, which is octagonal in form, and one of the most practical in the township. His home is a pleasant one, where he expects to spend the golden age of life in ease and comfort. During his long residence in Rush County he has surrounded himself with hosts of friends, who testify to his many acts of benevolence and hospitality. Many a young man starting in life has heeded his advice and now is on the road to prosperity. He has always been ready to assist the poor and needy, if deserving, and has administered on more estates than any other man in this locality. Space compels the close of this sketch of one who holds the respect and confidence of those who have associated with him for years, and who, regardless of creed or political affiliations, speak of his sterling qualities and honest purposes in laudable terms. Mr. Hall's portrait is given elsewhere in this volume.

  2.   First Consolidated School - Raleigh School, in Genforum.genealogy.com.

    [Posted by: Katrina Cooper ; Date: February 20, 2003]

    Rushville Republican, Saturday, August 31, 1968: It is a picture of the Raleigh School Marker (a large boulder with a plaque). Present at the dedication of the marker denoting the first consolidated school at Raleigh were front row, left to right Mrs. Mollie Johnson Rea, unknown, Miss Fannie Frazee, Miss Maggie Prine, Shell Crawford, Mrs. Albert McIlvaine (Clara Belle Canady), Albert McIlvaine, Mrs. Charles Rich, Mrs. George Sweet, Mrs. Ab Canady (Fannie Shawl), Ab Canady. Second row - unknown, Ortis Werking, Phoebe Popoon Mattews, Button Matthews, unknown, James Prince, Carrie Prine, Mrs. Frank Martin, Mrs. W. T. Dobbins, Rober Hall, youngest son of William S. Hall, trustee of Washington Twp where the consolidation was established in 1876.

    Article by Mrs. Frank Linday:
    At one time there was in the Raleigh community, a club called the Tuesday Study Club. Through the leadership of Mrs. C. L. Smullen, president of the club, a boulder was gotten from the Glenn Abernathy farm. Upon a bronze tablet, which was placed on the stone, was an inscription to the memory of William S. Hall, as follows: This marks the site of the First Consolidated School in Indiana. Established 1876 by William S. Hall, Trustee of Washington Township. "Our school was the first, make it the best." Erected by Tuesday Study Club,1927. According to the 1908 Rush County Atlas, Mr. Hall, trustee of Washington Twp., was credited with being the first school official in the United States to consolidate the schools in the township. Five schools were abandoned and there was erected at Raleigh a red brick three-room grade school building which was opened in 1877.
    As time went by a four year high school came into being. The old building ws outgrown, more room was needed.
    In 1906 the present building was built. The stone and the tablet was placed in the yard of this school building.
    On Sunday, July 8, 1928 the marker was dedicated. Invitations had been sent out and, according to an article by Wayne Guthrie, 21 out of 22 of the members of the first graduating class of the building were there for the "gala" occasion.
    Rev. W. O. Fox, a former principal of the school was the speaker for the program. A. N. Taylor, the last principal in the first building, led the singing. The marker was unveiled by June and Jean Hopper, of Indianapolis, great, great, granddaughters of trustee Hall. Rev. Edward Cain, minister of the Raleigh Christian Church, gave the invocation and benediction. The flag bearers were Wayne Bills (Mrs. Wendell Leyton) and Florence Cole (Mrs. Edward Tellas).
    Now the school is closed. The building has been dismantled, for bigger and better schools. That's as Mr. Hall would have had it we're sure.
    There stands the stone. Will it be left uncared for? Those who were instrumental in putting it there are either gone or unable to care for it. Will the fact that it marks the place of the first consolidation be forgotten?

  3. 3.0 3.1 50633423, in Find A Grave
    [Includes headstone photo].

    [Includes photos from Indiana Historical Society.]

  4. Rush, Indiana, United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication M432).

    Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Rush, Indiana; Roll: M432_170; Page: 502B; Image: 267
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    248 252 Thomas Hall 62 M Farmer 3200 Penn
    248 252 Matilda Hall 55 F --- --- Penn
    248 252 W S Hall 24 M Farmer --- --- Ind
    248 252 John F Hall 22 M Physician --- --- Ind
    248 252 Sarah A Hall 20 F --- --- Ind
    248 252 Thomas S Hall 17 M Farmer --- Ind
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    [Note: birthplace for Thomas and wife Matilda is in error.]