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Brian’s will mentions a brother in law Jacob Woodward (Woodard)[3] and Silence his wife, this section of the will is later filed in N. Providence deeds also naming Jacob and Silence. Editor’s note: possibly Silence is his sister. The book, “George Hall and his descendants” compiled by Robert Leo Hall in 1998 lists Jacob Woodward as married to Brian’s sister Freelove who was 10 years younger than Brian) Ruth Woodward in N. Providence deeds pg 199 (1748 or 1768?) mentions brothers Jacob & Paul Woodward and father Ezekiel (will A774, 1760 N Prov.). One of the witnesses signs as Mary Hall.

Brian Hall, in 1751, married Abaih[4] who was born on August 28, 1726 to Thomas and Joannah Crossman, of Raynham and Taunton[5]

(Joannah Crossman has a sister Alice Leonard and parents are Thomas Leonard and Joanna all of Raynham – per probate records[6]).

A year or more after their marriage and the death of their first child, they moved to Boston, living there a few years, during which time their eldest son Isaac was born. Having purchased a farm in Norton, they moved there and Brian subsequently became a large owner and operator in real estate[7].

He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, one of the first to act and respond. He was a lieutenant in Capt. Hodges’ company, serving in Rhode Island in 1776[8]. He was also a member of the select committee of correspondence, to take into consideration the “Confederation of the Union of States” proposed by Congress, and also being on the committee to devise means for the formation of a State constitution. He held other responsible positions in the town and was assessor the year previous to his death in 1778. He and his wife were connected to the First Congregational Society[9] [10].

Volume 7
page 68[11]

Hall, Brian (also given Briant), Norton. 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Isaac Hodges’s (2d) co., Col. John Daggatt’s (4th Bristol Co.) regt. of Mass. militia; list of officers chosen by the several companies in said regiment, dated Attleborough, March 18, 1776; ordered in Council March 21, 1776, that said officers be commissioned; reported commissioned March 21, 1776; also, Lieutenant, Capt. Isaac Hodges’s co., Col. John Daggit’s (Daggett’s) regt.; service, 25 days, in Dec., 1776, and Jan., 1777, on an alarm, including travel (34 miles) from Norton to Tiverton, R. I., and return; also, 1st Lieutenant, Capt. Samuel Robinson’s co., Col. Wade’s regt.; engaged June 18, 1778; service, 25 days, at Rhode Island; company raised to serve for 21 days from June 21, 1778; roll dated Attleborough.

They had 8 children[12], 7 of whom lived to adulthood.

- Infant, name unknown

- Isaac

Isaac is mentioned in Brian’s will drafted on October 25, 1778 but not mentioned when the estate is later settled in 1782.

“I give and bequeath to my son Issac Hall[13] his heirs and assigns forever 4 acres of land lying on the west side of old pond in Raynham and two acres of fencing in Joiners Swamp so called

In Maysied (?) and also ten acres of land to be measure of according to Quantity & Quatily of from my land in North Providence in the state of Rhode Island.

I give him my two broud clouth bats and a Camblet Coat and my _eft Beaver Hat”.

He resided in Boston, MA was the family’s first Harvard Graduate and became an attorney[14]. In the Providence Gazette of January 29,1780 there is a notice of him which says “His learning abilities as a lawyer and strict adherence to the principles of virtue rendered him dear to his friends, an honor to his profession and highly esteemed by all his acquaintance.”

On the NEGS website, there is a listing in the cemetery records of Taunton MA and vicinity: Norton Common Burying Grounds (from Taunton Graveyard book #936):

Isaac is found buried in the Norton Common Cemetery right next to Brian and Abiah Hall along with many other Hall’s – Isaac, Attorney at Law, son of Brian & Abiah Hall died Dec 14, 1799 aged 26 years[15].

- Nancy

An Anne is mentioned in Brian’s will as daughter and heir of “two feather beds and furniture one high case of ___ a dozen of chairs and a looking glass and a round table”. Nancy was a nickname for the name Anne. Some of the later land deeds (see Major Brian) are witnessed by a “Nancy Hall”.

Nancy married Nathaniel Monroe and bore 4 children: Betsy (m. John Monroe Jr, Norton), Nancy (m. Crocker Babbitt of Dighton), William (married Sophia Williams of Dighton) and Nathaniel (married Eliza Jackson of Bristol, RI).[16]

- Prudence

Prudence is mentioned in Brian’s will as daughter and heir of “two feather beds and furniture one high case of ___ a dozen of chairs and a looking glass and a round table”.

Prudence died unmarried[17].

Prudence is found buried in the Norton Common Cemetery right next to Brian and Abiah Hall along with many other Hall’s – Prudence daughter of Brian & Abiah Hall died March 28, 1839 aged 81 years[18].

- John

John is mentioned in Brian’s will.

I give to my three sons namely John, Brian and Silas to their heirs and assigns forever to be equally divided between them all my land and Real Estate lying in the town of Norton, Easton & Taunton. Re____ only.

Only Improvement as before mentioned to my said wife ____ all my probate rights in Taunton and Taunton North probate to the privilege of land (?)

When the estate is later settled he is called the “John, eldest surviving son”.

Duly we left off to John Hall the oldest surviving son of said deceased forty eight acres and one hundred and thirty rods of land lying on the Southerly side of the farm that was formerly Joseph Lincolns on both sides of the road bounded as follows beginning at the river at the Southwest corner of said farm thence. North seventy two degrees East one hundred and eighty rods to a corner thence north thirty one acres with six rods and twelve feet to a Corner thence North seventy two degrees east twenty rods and four feet to Samuel Hunts[19] Land thence by Hunt’s Land North ten acres west seventy four rods to a corner thence South seventy two degrees west sixty seven rods to a stake thence South Six and a half degrees East forty rods and a half to a stake thence west thirteen and a half degrees south thirty five rods to the road thence crossing the road the same point to the River hence downstream said river first mentioned Corner together with one half the barn to wit the East half now standing an the other part of said Lincoln farm with liberty to improve the half of said barn at all times where it is now stand and one third part of all the out land not particularly herein mentioned and Estate of any kind given to said sons by said deceased in his last will being his full share of said estate appraised at one hundred seventy one pounds twelve shillings and eleven pence.

John married Sarah Bragg of Norton and had 4 children Sally (married Enoch Tobey Paull and had 8 children), Lucy (married Jason White [20]. and had 5 children Lucy who married Daniel W. Jenks of Smithfield RI[21] and lived at Valley Falls, RI, Jason Nelson, Issac Henry, Daniel Albert, Edward Teasdale), Brian (accidentally drowned) & Abiah (married James Franklin and had 5 children) [22].

He then married Dilly Stanley of Norton and had 3 children John Stanley (single), Otis Stanley (single) and Wells (died at age 19) [23].

- Major Brian

(Editor’s note: Major Brian is a direct descendant whose life is outlined in a separate entry under his name)

- Abiah

Abiah is mentioned in Brian’s will as daughter and heir of “two feather beds and furniture one high case of ___ a dozen of chairs and a looking glass and a round table”.

Abiah married Samuel Wild and had 5 children: Betsy (married William Lane), Samuel (Married Rebecca Barton), Abaih (married David C. Lane), Alice (married Nehemiah Dean), Daniel (who died at age 18 from an accidental discharge of a gun) [24].

- Silas

Silas is mentioned in Brian’s will and when the estate is later settled he is called the “Silas, youngest son, a minor”

Duly we left off to Silas Hall a miner the youngest son of said deceased thirty nine acres and one hundred and twenty one rods of Land of the said Lincoln farms lying on both sides of the road bounded as follows beginning at the Corner of the road Southerly from Nathaniel Woods house thence by the road that leads to Samuel hunts North Seventy Degrees Eat until it comes to said Hunts Land thence by said hunts land south twenty one and a half degrees east twenty nine and a half rods to corner thence South seventy two degrees west partly by said Hunt and partly by the land left off to said John Seventy seven rods and six feet to a Stake a corner between said John and Silas thence South six and a half degrees east forty and a half rods to a stake thence west thirteen and a half degrees south crossing the road to the river thence upstream said river until it comes to the land left off to said Brian to a small white oak near the river thence north three and a half degrees west about twenty two rods to a corner thence east twelve degrees North forty eight rods to the road thence crossing said road and ranging on the East Side of the road to the first mentioned corner together with the Dwelling house thereon and one half the barn to wit and with half one third part of all the out land or any other Estate not particularly mentioned that was given to sons by the deceased in his last will being his full share of said estate appraised at one hundred seventy one pounds twelve shillings and eleven pence.

Silas married Nancy Stanley and had 7 children: Chandler (married Julia Ann Monroe, 1 child & Susan W. Gillett, 6 children), Anna (died age 2, found buried in the Norton Common Cemetery right next to her parents along with many other Hall’s – Anna daughter of Silas and Nancy Stanley Hall, died Nov 14, 1818 in the 22 year of her age), Silas (married Julia Ann Smith, 10 children) Benjamin Stanley (married Caroline Hodges, no children), Dexter (married Abby Bailey Snow, 5 children), Soranus Leonard (married Ann S. Monroe, 3 children), and Richard Hutchens (married Mary Ann Bates, 10 children) [25].

In the 1790 Norton census Silas is found living in a household of two males under age 16 and two females.

From this branch of the family, through John 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Brian, Silas and Richard Hutchens, one of Taunton’s mayors Richard Henry Hall, is descended.

Silas and wife Nancy Stanley (Nancy Stanley wife of Silas Hall died March 26 , 1833 aged 63 years) are found buried in the Norton Common Cemetery right next to Brian and Abiah Hall along with many other Hall’s[26].

When the estate is settled, the following is left to the widow:

The whole of the above said Estate we appraised at seven hundred seventy two pounds and eight shillings by we. Left off to the widow Abaih Hall the widow of the deceased 55 acres and seventeen rods of land of the home farm lying on both sides of the road bounded as follows northerly on the river and easterly from the Bridge near at utma Cobbs as the fence now stones by ttu. Cart North to the road then the crossing road and ranging south forty three degrees west sixty seven and a half rods to George Leonard’s[27] Land to a large Stump then to on the same. Course twenty two rods to a white oak tree thence. South seven and a half degrees west to a stake in the outside line thence North twenty nine degrees west to a heap of stones on the South side of the road thence by the road North seventy three degrees east fifty three rods thence crossing the road North nine degrees east sixty four rods to said river together with one half the dwelling house.

Editor’s note: Perhaps this refers to Cobbs Bridge is over the Wading River at the upper end of the Barrowsville Factory Pond. It took its name from Ann Cobb who once lived near it and was reputed to be a witch. A locality known in early times as the Scotlin or Scotland is supposed to have been in the neighborhood of number three schoolhouse.[28]

Thereon to wit the East half with a Privilege to pass and repass through any other parts of said house necessary to improve her own half and one half the barn and all of the farm house and all the shed an said premises and two acres and a half more of land that is ditched for to be laid out adjoining to Palmers[29] wood lot and to Nathan Perry[30] & Nathan Dunham (?) one hence of Ceder swamp in Seekonk Swamp to half __of Joseph Lincoln Land being her full share for one third part of said estate appraised at two hundred fifty seven pounds, nine shillings and four pence.

Editor’s note: the Seekonk Cedar Swamp is in the southwesterly part of Norton.[31]

Also mentioned in Brian’s will is his brother-in-law:

I leave to my brother in law Jacob Woodward[32] and Silence his wife to them their heirs an assigns forever real estate lying in North Providence in the state of Rhode Island excepting only ten acres to be measured of according to quantity & quantity which I have herein given to my son Issac. An excerpt of this line of the will is found filed in the Records of North Providence pg 291, April 16, 1787.

He also says: My pew in the meeting house I leave to be _______ by any or all of my family as long as they live in said Norton.

Witnesses are: John Morey, B_____d Ca___n & Geo Leonard Jr

Brian died on December 13, 1778[33]. On the NEGS website, there is a listing in the cemetery records of Taunton MA and vicinity Graveyards Dea Reed: Norton Common Burying Ground – (937) In memory of Lieut Brian Hall Dec 13, 1778 in the 52d year of his age. “Patriot of the American Revolution”. His stone is next to Abiah’s in a plot with many other Halls[34].

In the 1790 Norton census Abijah is listed as head of household, living with three women (possibly her three daughters)[35]. She is not listed in 1800.

Abiah’s grave stone is in the Norton Common Cemetery sitting next to Brian’s among many other Hall’s – Abiah wife of Brian Hall, died Feb 15, 1814 in the 88^th year of her age .[36] [37]

[1] First Book of Raynham Records, pg 19, First Book of Raynham (MA) Records, 1700–1835(Online database: NewEnglandAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2003), (Handwritten unpublished transcription, transcriber unknown, “First Book of Raynham Records,” donated to NEHGS in 1897).

[2] Pendleton Genealogy, 1911, Everett Hall Pendleton

[3] Note that the book, “George Hall and his descendants” compiled by Robert Leo Hall in 1998 lists Jacob Woodward as married to Brian’s sister Freelove, this document lists a wife of Silence. Also we don’t know if Jacob is a brother-in-law married to his sister or married to his wife’s sister.

[4] Text: Abiah Crossman; Female; Birth: 28 AUG 1726 Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Death: 15 FEB 1814; Father: Thomas Crossman; Mother: Johanna; Spouse: Brian Hall; Marriage: 1751; Sealing to Spouse: 01 OCT 1953; Film Number: 458137 Page Number: Reference number:

[5] Text: Abiah Crossman; Female; Birth: 28 AUG 1726 Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts; Death: 15 FEB 1814; Father: Thomas Crossman; Mother: Johanna; Spouse: Brian Hall; Marriage: 1751; Sealing to Spouse: 01 OCT 1953; Film Number: 458137 Page Number: Reference number:

[6] Pg 130, Bristol County Massachusetts Probate Records

[7] The Halls of New England : genealogical and biographical – Family 36, pg 580 & 581

[8] In the War of the Revolution – Brian (Briant) Hall, pg 68

[9] The Halls of New England : genealogical and biographical – Family 36, pg 580 & 581

[10] Page 731: Our county and its people : a descriptive and biographical record of Bristol County, Massachusetts

[11] Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, 17 Vols., volume 7, pg 68

[12] Children names confirmed from above article: Representative men and old families of southeastern Massachusetts : containing historical sketches of prominent and representatives

[13] Note that Issac dies a year later before the estate goes through probate.

[14] A History of the Town of Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, from 1669-1859 (Issac page 484 & 485) published in 1859

[15] Linda Hall’s visit to the Norton Common Cemetary 6/9/2008

[16] George Hall and his descendants Compiled by Robert Leo Hall 1998.

[17] George Hall and his descendants Compiled by Robert Leo Hall 1998.

[18] Linda Hall’s visit to the Norton Common Cemetary 6/9/2008

[19] This document was written in 1780, there was no 1780 census on ancestry, this name found in Norton 1790 census

[20] George Hall and his descendants Compiled by Robert Leo Hall 1998.

[21] The Nicholas White Family by Thomas Jackson Lothrop, 1902, pg 196

[22] George Hall and his descendants Compiled by Robert Leo Hall 1998.

[23] George Hall and his descendants Compiled by Robert Leo Hall 1998.

[24] George Hall and his descendants Compiled by Robert Leo Hall 1998.

[25] George Hall and his descendants Compiled by Robert Leo Hall 1998.

[26] Linda Hall’s visit to the Norton Common Cemetary 6/9/2008

[27] This document was written in 1780, there was no 1780 census on ancestry, this name is found in Norton 1790 census

[28] A History of the Town of Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, from 1669-1859, By George Faber Clark, page 42

[29] This document was written in 1780, there was no 1780 census on ancestry, this name Palmer (first name Joseph found in Norton 1790 census.

[30] This document was written in 1780, there was no 1780 census on ancestry, this name is found in Norton 1790 census

[31] A History of the Town of Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, from 1669-1859, By George Faber Clark, page 42

[32] Note that the book, “George Hall and his descendants” compiled by Robert Leo Hall in 1998 lists Jacob Woodward as married to Brian’s sister Freelove, this document although difficult to read says something along the lines of Silence. Also we don’t know if Jacob is a brother-in-law married to his sister or married to his wife’s sister.

[33] Norton deaths to 1850.

[34] Linda Hall’s visit to the Norton Common Cemetary 6/9/2008

[35] Ancestory.com

[36] Norton deaths to 1850.

[37] Linda Hall’s visit to the Norton Common Cemetary 6/9/2008

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Generation 6: Major Brian Hall and Polly Lane

Timeline

1762

APR 10

Birth of Brian Hall

Norton, MA

1762

MAY 27

Birth of Polly Lane

Norton, MA

1788

JAN 1

Age 26

Marriage of Brian Hall and Polly Lane

Norton, MA

1788

JUN 28

Birth of Polly

Norton, MA

1790

OCT 24

Birth of Isaac

Norton, MA

1792

AUG 1

Birth of Sophia

Norton, MA

1794

DEC 10

Birth of Marcia

Norton, MA

1797

MAY 24

Birth of Brian

Norton, MA

19 OCT 1799

Birth of Milton

Norton, MA

1802

JUN 18

Birth of Horatio

Norton, MA

1804

OCT 16

Birt h of Ephraim Lane

Norton, MA

1833

JAN 14

Age 70

Death of Brian Hall

Providence MA

1842

APR 30

Age 79

Death of Polly Lane Hall

? , MA

Major Brian (Briant[1], Bryant[2]) Hall (of Brian, John, John, John, George) was born in Norton, MA April 10, 1763 to Brian Hall and Abaih Crossman. Brian is mentioned in father’s probate records. His father died in 1778, when Brian was age 15. He is referred to as “second surviving son, a minor (spelled miner)”:

Duly we left of to Brian Hall a miner the second surviving son of said deceased Eleven acres and seventy three rods of land at the South end of the home farm bounded as follows Beginning at a large stump in the line of the widow third thence by the widow third to Josiah Hodges [9] Land Hence. South twenty nine degrees East to Silvanus Branans [10] Land thence by said Bramans Land north sixty six degrees east fifty two rods to a corner thence north thirty five degrees west eight and a half rods to a turn thence a straight line to the first mentioned stump together with one half the dwelling house to wit the with half and one half the cellar under said house and privilege to pass and repass through the other part of the house necessary to improve his own part and privilege to use the well and one half of the barn and all an __ Buildings Standing behind said Dwelling house with Liberty to move it off all which buildings being on the widows thirds. Said Brian to have the liberty to improve the same and also Eighteen acres and one hundred and twenty two rods of Land on the north west corner of the Lincoln farm lying on the West side of the road bounded as follows . Beginning at a heap of stones by said road a little to the South of a small brook thence west twelve degrees south forty eight rods to a corner thence south three and a half degrees East to the river thence up stream said river to Noah Wiswalls (?) Land thence by said Wiswall Land north twenty three degrees west forty four and a half rods to a corner thence North fifty four degrees east twenty one rods to a turn thence north seventy degrees east to the road thence by said road to the first mentioned corner and one third part of all the outland or any other Estate not particularly mentioned that was given to sons by the deceased being his full share of said estate appraised at one hundred seventy one pounds twelve shillings and eleven pence.

Brian was a farmer and landholder. There are numerous deeds registered in Taunton, Bristol County with Brian Hall, yeoman, as the seller of land, mostly in Norton & Taunton (to be transcribed and posted at a later date) with Polly Hall signing as his wife, giving up her right’s of dower/widow’s thirds.

On October 1, 1798 tax records show that Brian Hall and Silas Hall, brothers, are owners of quite a bit of land in Taunton.

Number of Particular Lists.	Names of Occupants or Possessors.	Names of reputed Owners	In what County, Township, Parish, Town or City, in the Assessment District Situated.
5	Brian & Silas Hall	Hall Brian & Silas	Taunton
Of Turner 2	Brian & Silas Hall	Jones Silvester	Taunton

He volunteered at an early age on the Revolutionary rolls, was in Capt. Barney’s company from Swansea in the expedition to West Point, and rendered other patriotic services. He was subsequently major of artillery in the old 4th Regiment. He took a leading position among his townsmen, presiding at town meetings and on public occasions, was a member of the board of assessors and selectman for about twenty years, was a representative in general court for several years, was justice of the peace for many years, was a prominent advisor in town and county affairs, and was a member of the old Congregational Society[3].

Norton – Town Assessors [4]

1795…..Brig. Silas Cobb, Elisha Cobb, Brian Hall.
1796…..Noah Clap, Elisha Cobb, Brian Hall.
1797…..Noah Clap, Brian Hall, Joshua Pond.
1798…..Joshua Pond, Noah Clap, Brian Hall.
1799…..Timothy Briggs, jun., William Burt, Capt.Jonathan Hodges.
1800…..Major Brian Hall, Lieut.. John Hall, Capt.Jonathan Hodges.
1801…..Capt. Jonathan Hodges, Major Brian Hall, Lt.Elisha Cobb, Lt. Rufus Hodges, Lt. Samuel Hunt.
1802…..Major Brian Hall, Lieut. Elisha Cobb, Capt.Samuel Hunt.
1803…..Brian Hall, Samuel Hunt, David Arnold.
1804…..Major Brian Hall, Capt. Samuel Hunt, John Arnold.
1805…..Major Brian Hall, Capt. Samuel Hunt, John Arnold.
1806…..John Arnold, William Verry, Brian Hall.
1807…..Major Brian Hall, Lieut. William Verry, Lieut.John Hall.
1808…..Brian Hall, William Verry, Samuel Hunt.
1809…..Brian Hall, William Verry, Samuel Hunt.
1810…..Brian Hall, Samuel Hunt, William Verry.
1811…..Brian Hall, Samuel Hunt, William Verry.
1812…..Brian Hall, William Verry, Samuel Hunt.
1813…..Brian Hall, Isaac Hodges, Samuel Hunt.
1814…..Seth Hodges, Daniel Smith, Jonathan Newland.
1815…..Brian Hall, Isaac Hodges, Samuel Hunt.

Brian married Polly (Polley) Lane Jan 1, 1788 (by Rev. Joseph Palmer), [5] [6] [7] daughter of Ephraim Lane of Norton[8] The Lane family genealogy[9] links her to William Lane who settled in Dorchester, MA as early as 1635. The family was thought to come from England.

In Land deeds filed in Taunton on December 23, 1796 (vol 79, pg 569, recorded March 28, 1801) Isaac White, wife Mehetable, Brian Hall, wife Polly and Chloe Lane (single woman) all of Norton sell land to Ephraim Lane also of Norton. The deed explains that this is piece of land that was left by William Stone to his heirs one of whom was his daughter Mehetable Lane. Mehetable is the late wife of the purchaser Ephraim Lane who is buying said land from 3 of her children/heirs named as Mehetable White, Polly Hall and Chloe Lane. Witnesses are Nancy Hall, Silas Hall, Polly Lane and Ruth Phillips.

Census data – Norton, MA

In the 1790 census data[10] there a Bryant. Brian would have been age 27 and is listed with one male child under 16 (Isaac) and two women (Polly and daughter Polly).

In the 1800 Norton census[11] Brian is listed with a household of 9. In this year Polly had given birth to only 6 of the 8 children. The 9^th family member is listed as a female age 26-45.

FREE WHITE MALES.
Under ten years of age – 2 (Brian age 3, Milton age 1)
Of ten and under sixteen – 1 (Isaac age 10)
Of twenty-six and under forty-five, including heads of families – 1 (Brian)

FREE WHITE FEMALES.
Under ten years of age– 2 (Sophia age 8, Marcia age 6)
Of ten and under sixteen – 1 (Polly age 12)
Of twenty-six and under forty-five, including heads of families – 2 (Polly & ??)

In 1810 census[12] Brian is listed Brian is listed with a household of 10.

FREE WHITE MALES.

Under ten years of age – 2 (Horatio age 8, Ephraim age 6)

Of ten and under sixteen – 2 (Brian age 13, Milton age 11)

Of sixteen and under twenty six – 1 (Isaac age 20)

Of forty-five and upward – 1 (Brian)

FREE WHITE FEMALES.
Ten and under sixteen – 1 (Polly age 12)

Sixteen, under twenty six–2 (Sophia age 18, Marcia age 16)
Of forty-five and upward – 1 (Polly)

In 1820[13] the Briant (spelled Briatt) Hall household is listed as having 7 people. The ages don’t seem to add up as there are two extra females, one under age 10 and another between ages 10 and sixteen. There are no other Brian Halls of this age listed in the census data in MA or RI.

FREE WHITE MALES.
Ten and under sixteen years – 1 (Ephraim)
Sixteen and under twenty-six– 1 (Horatio or Brian or Milton?)
Forty-five and upwards– 1 (Brian, spelled Briatt)

FREE WHITE FEMALES.

Under ten years – 1 (???)
Ten and under sixteen years – 1 (???)
Sixteen and under twenty-six– 1 (Sophia or Marcia?)
forty-five and upwards– 1 (Polly)

There is no listing for Brian found in the 1830 census in Norton. Numerous searches in ancestry and other sources reveal no other Brian Hall’s in the area. He did not die until 1833 (although his property didn’t go through probate until 1839/1840[14]). The Rhode Island American lists a death in Providence. The only Brian recorded in RI cemetery records is his son Brian (wife Henrietta).

Year

Family Name

Record Text

Record Type

Town/Village

Volume

Page

1843

HALL

HALL Maj. Brian, formerly of Norton, Mass., at Providence, in 70th year, soldier of the Revolution, Jan. 13, 1833

THE RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN

Death

Providence

There is a Brian Hall head of household (his son?) living in Providence, RI, Providence East Side of River in the 1830 census.

There are 8 people with 2 individuals over the age of 60 living in this home (Brian & Polly?). One person in the home is listed as an alien (a foreigner not naturalized)[15]. Son Brian is married to Henrietta Huchins (possibly his second cousin) of Providence (as per numerous land deeds) and died without children in 1839 so perhaps he and his wife were living with siblings and their children. Brian and Henrietta owned a piece of land in said India Point which they sold to Ephraim Lane

Brian and Polly had 8 children together (all of whom survived to adulthood):

- Polley

Born to Briant and Polley in Norton, June 28, 1788[16]. Hall’s of New England states that Polly died August 29, 1834, single, at age 46.

- Isaac

Born to Briant and Polley in Norton, October 24, 1790[17]. Hall’s of New England states that Isaac died December 10, 1869 single, at age 79.

- Sophia

Born to Briant and Polley in Norton, August 1, 1792[18]. Hall’s of New England states that Sophia married Horatio Barney (listed as heir in probate records) of Seekonk. This is confirmed in a land deed transfering land in India Point from several Hall siblings to brother Milton is recorded in Rhode Island where a Horatio Barney is listed as husband to Sophy, signed as Sophia (vol 77, pg 184, March 1838). They had 3 children: Ephraim H. (died age 1); Brian H. (who married Sarah J Goff of Reheboth); Mary S.H. (died age 1). Sophia died March 11, 1862 at age 73.

- Marshia

Born to Briant and Polley in Norton, December 10, 1794[19]. Hall’s of New England states that Marcia married George Sutton of Seekonk. A land deed is recorded in Rhode Island where a George Samuel Sutton is listed as her husband (vol 77, pg 184, March 1838, see Sophia above). A second land deed is recorded in Rhode Island where Marcia purchases 1/7 of the land previously owned by Brian Hall (her brother) and Henrietta Huchins in India Point (vol 77, pg 61, November 1839). Marcia Sutton is listed as married to Samuel Sutton of Seekonk.

Hall’s of New England states that she had 3 children: Marcia M. (died age 2); George L. (married Mary Eddy & Mary Brayton); Mary H. (married Nathaniel Stanton, W.H. Trim & Victor Broughton). She died November 16, 1862 at age 67.

- Brian

Brian (no parents listed) born May 24, 1797[20]. Hall’s of New England states that Brian married Henrietta Huchins of Providence and had no children. She is also mentioned as his wife, giving up rights of dower in numerous land deeds through 1838, a year before his death (to be transcribed).

Brian & Henrietta own a piece of land called India Point in Seekonk (after his death we find siblings Horatio & Ephraim L. and widow Polly living here). Seekonk was at times part of RI and part of MA in the area of East Providence[21]. The portion of what was Seekonk is now Providence, RI situated at the mouth of the Seekonk and Providence rivers and at the head of Narragansett Bay, Providence quickly went from a poor farming community to a bustling seaport in the colonial era[22].

In March of 1838 Brian sells the land to Ephraim L. Hall. The land is then resold to various siblings as described below. Prior to these transactions brothers Ephraim Lane and Horatio and widow Polly living on this land.

Rhode Island, book 70, pg 415: Brian Hall and wife Henrietta of Seekonk sell for $1,000 to Ephraim L Hall of Providence on March 10,1838 land at so called India Point 20×80 feet plus a house of the same lot Josiah B____ (?) purchased of John Brown Esq by deed book 24, page 273 in the records of Providence.

Rhode Island, book 77, pg 38: Ephraim L. Hall of Providence for $200 sells in Nov 29, 1839 to Milton Hall of Providence 1/7^th of land at so called India Point 20×80 feet plus a house of the same estate he purchased from Brian and Henrietta Hall in March 1838.

Rhode Island, book 77, pg 50: Ephraim L. Hall of Providence for $200 sells in Nov 29, 1839 to Horatio Hall of Seekonk 1/7^th of land at so called India Point 20×80 feet plus a house of the same estate he purchased from Brian and Henrietta Hall in March 1838.

Rhode Island, book 77, pg 50: Horatio Hall of Seekonk for $200 sells in March 9, 1840 to Milton Hall Providence of 1/7^th of land at so called India Point 20×80 feet plus a house of the same estate he purchased from Brian and Henrietta Hall in March 1838. Note that this is about the time that Horatio moved to Malden, MA.

Rhode Island, book 77, pg 61: Ephraim L. Hall of Providence for $200 sells in Nov 29, 1839 to Isaac Hall of Providence 1/4^th of land at so called India Point 20×80 feet plus a house of the same estate he purchased from Brian and Henrietta Hall in March 1838.

Rhode Island, book 77, pg 61: Ephraim L. Hall of Providence for $200 sells in Nov 1839 to Marcia Sutton wife of Samuel Sutton of Seekonk 1/7^th of land at so called India Point 20×80 feet plus a house of the same estate he purchased from Brian and Henrietta Hall in March 1838.

Rhode Island, book 77, pg 184: Polly Hall of Providence, Isaac Hall of Providence, George Sutton and wife Marcia of Seekonk, Horatio Barney and wife Sophy of Providence for $200 sell (no date but filed Mar 28, 1840) to Milton Hall of Providence 1/7^th of land at so called India Point 20×80 feet plus a house of the same estate which Ephraim L Hall purchased from Brian and Henrietta Hall in March 10, 1838.

Henrietta Hall b. 1796c dies on Mar 11, 1838 and is buried at the same cemetery where Brian is buried a year later.

HISTORICAL CEMETERY #: PV001 NORTH BURIAL GROUND, Providence, RI Location: 20 ft west of NORTH MAIN ST at TEL pole # 140 100,000 burials with 40000 inscriptions from 1711 to 2000

A marriage intention in Seekonk was made between a Brian Hall and Lucy Mason about a year later on March 23, 1839[23]. There is no marriage record found. Five days later Brian died on March 28, 1839 at age 42[24].

Year	Family Name	Record Text	Record Type	Town/Village	Volume	Page
1864	HALL	HALL Brian and Lucy Mason, both of Seekonk, March 23, 1839.	Intention	Seekonk	1	202

Record	Cemetery	Location
HALL BRIAN 1798c – 28 MAR 1839	North Burial Ground	Providence

Brian’s brother Horatio has two daughters (one died at age 5) that were named Lucy Mason Hall. There is a Mason mentioned in Brian’s inventory as owing $3.00 and his probate records mentions property owned near the Mason’s. A few years later on March 13, 1842 another intention in Seekonk is found between Lucy Mason and Abel Cooper.

The probate records (copied at NEGHS) include documents as follows[25] (editor’s note: only Brian Hall is mentioned throughout all of the documents, no spouse, there is a Polly Hall listed as heir which could be a mother or sister, Hall’s of NE state that sister Polly Hall died single in 1834, this is not confirmed):

Partial transcription of Brian’s probate records is below:

To the judge of Probate for the County of Bristol. ______ _______ that the heirs of Brian Hall late of Seekonk in said county deceased who has lately died intestate leaving goods and estate of which administration is necessary – we therefore request that you Hon would appoint Theophilus Hutchins (Editor’s note: Brian Hall was married to a Hutchins, could this be a relative of hers?)

Administrator on said estate agreeably to law in such cases made and provided. Seekonk April 2^nd 1839.

Polly Hall (signature)

Milton Hall (signature)

Horatio Hall (signature)

Horatio Barney (signature)

George L. Sutton (signature)

Ephraim L. Hall (signature)

An inventory of the estate of Brian Hall late of Seekonk in the County of Bristol deceased viz:

All the Real Consistine (?) of about one hundred acres of land with all the buildings thereon standing being the Home Farm	$2,000.00
Half a pew in Baptist Meeting House	18.00
	2018.00

“…the real estate of said deceased consists of two parcels of land which are under separated mortgages the first of which contains seventy acres more or less is bounded Northerly by a road and Westerly by land of Jm (?) Mason & land which the said deceased purchased of William Hall – the second of which contains thirty acres more or less and is bounded Northerly by a road easterly by the first above mentioned lot, Southerly by the land of JM (?) Mason and Westerly by land of Josiah Kent and Thomas L. Peck that neither of said parcels of land will sell for enough to pay the debts of that by a granted sale…”

The second account of Theophilus Hutchins (sp?) Administrator on the estate Brian Hall late of Seekonk (deceased) -

your accountant charges himself with the balance of his first account	$225.20
Four Dollars & fifty cents of Viall Medery (?)	4.50
Cash for half of a pew in the Baptist meeting house in Seekonk	23.75
For the sale of the farms where on said deceased last Dwelt	1004.00
Cash of Silas Handy for rest of farm	100.00
To horatio hanneys Note	7.03
Alba Vrent	1.00
Balance of Luther Lyon	3.00
	1369.45

August 14, 1840

This may certify to all concerned that I have examined the _______ account and believe it to be correct and am willing it should be so settled with the Probate.

Horatio Barney (signature)

Horatio Hall (signature)

George L Sutton (signature)

Isaac Hall (signature)

Polly Hall (signature)

Ephraim L Hall (signature)

Milton Hall (signature)

The second account of Theophilus Hutchins (sp?) Administrator on the estate Brian Hall late of Seekonk (deceased)

Cash paid to the heirs of the ____ of Sale _______

To Polly Hall	49.39
To Issac Hall	49.39
To Milton Hall	49.39
To Ephraim L Hall	49.39
To Horatio Hall	49.39
To Horatio Barney & wife	49.39
To Wm L Sutton & Wife	49.39

Bristol SS Probate Court at Seekonk Sept 1- 1840

Theophilus Hutchins adm of the estate of Brian Hall late of Seekonk deceased having made oath to the truth of his afore-written account, and it appearing to me that the heirs at law of said deceased approve thereof and no one appearing to object thereto, after a full examination thereof, I do allow the same, and order it to be of record.

O Prescott J. Probate

The probate documents of Brian Hall are signed by his heirs[26] (no wife Henrietta listed?):

Horatio Barney

Horatio Hall (Sophia’s husband)

George S Sutton (Marcia’s husband)

Isaac Hall

Polly Hall (is this his sister or mother?)

Ephraim L Hall

Milton Hall

One of Brian’s debts includes Wheaton & Anthony of Providence, RI[27] who are listed as a real estate company[28] (perhaps holding his mortgage).

The land in Seekonk was sold to pay Brian’s debts. The land deed found in the Providence book of deeds dated 4/15/1840 book 161 page 340-1 is as follows (a bit strange that the land was purchased after Brian’s death – the actual probate records were reviewed by this author and these are the actual dates of execution not the filing dates – another sign that this may be son Brian’s, who died in 1839, probate records & sales):

The land was sold to Waterman Pierce for one thousand and five dollars. The two tracks of land were originally purchased from (1) Ellis & wife Lucy and Asa Pecks on Feb 26 1835 (Bristol County vol 147, pg 201 for $1,350), 70 acres & 50 rods & (2) Thomas J. Hill and wife Betsy on Nov 12, 1835 (Bristol County vol 148, pg 358 for $600), twenty six acres one quarterly and twenty four rods, with the exception of sixty four rods where on stands the east part of the house belonging to the heirs of Aaron Sisson deceased, also twelve rods of land belonging to the heirs of Walker Amington deceased. The land deed is signed by Theophilus Hutchins who was the administrator of the estate (also signing the probate records and of the same last name of son Brian’s wife Henrietta – Hutchins?).

There is an interesting list of artifacts included in Brian’s inventory at the time of his death.

One of Brian’s assets which was interesting is “Cash for half of a pew in the Baptist meeting house in Seekonk” [29]

The meeting-house of the First Baptist Church, (75 North Main Street | Providence, RI 02903 | (401) 454-3418 ) founded by Roger Williams, the oldest organization of this sect in the United States, was built in 1775 and was designed to resemble St Martin’s-in-the-Fields, London. Its bell still rings the curfew at nine o’clock every evening; and the commencements of Brown University are held here.[30] The structure was dedicated in 1775 and designed by Joseph Brown. The church has a carved wood interior and a Waterford crystal chandelier. Built by ships’ carpenters in 1775, it survived the gale of 1875 and the hurricane of 1938.

The Meeting House, built in 1774 to 1775, was the largest building project in New England at that time. The building, 80 by 80 feet, seated 1,200 people, equal to one third of Providence’s population then. The construction was greatly aided by the fact that the British had closed the port of Boston as punishment for the Boston Tea Party. Many shipwrights and carpenters were thrown out of work and came to Providence to build the meetinghouse. The structure was dedicated in May 1775 and the 185 foot steeple was added shortly thereafter. This was the first Baptist meetinghouse in New England to have a steeple. The steeple went up in three and a half days, and it has survived time and hurricanes since then.

The architecture is a blend of English Georgian and the traditional New England meetinghouse style. The Georgian aspects, borrowed from Anglican church designs, include the exterior portico and steeple and many interior elements, such as the Palladian window behind the high pulpit, the fluted Tuscan columns, the groined arches in the balcony, and the split pediments over the doors. All of this was superimposed on a plain, New England meetinghouse, with its white walls, clear glass windows, dominant pulpit, and lack of any religious symbols. The iconoclastic Baptists regarded all symbols, even the cross as icons and idols. A grand chandelier from Waterford, Ireland, was added in 1792[31].

- Milton

Milton (no parents listed) born October 19, 1799[32]. Hall’s of New England states that Milton married Rosanna Pitman Cheeney from England who died when she was about age 25. They had one child, Milton (who married Ellen M. Dart in Wrentham and had 3 children: William Pitman, Edward Milton and Emma C Born).

Milton then resided in California for several years and then returned and married Maria W. Vose of Wrentham. They had one child Harrison V. (who married Annette B Dupee of Medfield and had no children).

Milton return to California and possibly died there.

- Horatio

(Editor’s note: Horatio is a direct descendant whose life is outlined in a separate blog entry under his name)

- Ephraim Lane

Ephraim Lane (no parents listed in records) was born October 16, 1804[33]. Hall’s of New England states that Ephraim Lane married Lydia Woodward of Rehoboth and had no children. He died on January 22, 1870 at the age of 66.

In summary, grandchildren came from Sophia, Marcia, Milton and Horatio.

Brian died on Jan 14, 1833 in Providence, RI and is supposedly buried in Norton Common Cemetery (although a visit here did not find him in the family gravesite with Brian and Abiah and siblings Seth, Isaac & Prudence), West Main Street Rt 123 near Olympia Street[34].

Polly died April 3, 1846[35].

[1] In the War of the Revolution, page 68/69

[2] Norton Marriages, Births & Deaths to the year 1850

[3] George Hall and his descendants, Robert Leo Hall, 1997

[4] Norton for Genealogists, http://www.webspawner.com/users/norton4gen/index2.html

[5] Norton Marriages, Births & Deaths to the year 1850

[6] Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0899107-0899108.

[7] NEED TO ADD, forgot to copy title page of book “William Lane and his Descendants’

[8] Hall, David Brainerd,. The Halls of New England : genealogical and biographical. Albany, N.Y.: Joel Munsell’s Sons, 1883 biographical – Family 73, page 599

[9] NEED TO ADD, forgot to copy title page of book “William Lane and his Descendants’

[10] (Series: M637 Roll: 4 Page: 446)

[11] (Series: M32 Roll: 19 Page: 381)

[12] (Series: M252 Roll: 17 Page: 296)

[13] (Series: M33 Roll: 47 Page: 181)

[14] Translation of documents obtained from NEHGS 5/15/08 – Linda Hall (author of this summary)

[15] Ancestory.com Year: 1830; Census Place: Providence East Side of River, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 168; Page: 5.

[16] Norton births to 1850

[17] Norton births to 1850

[18] Norton births to 1850

[19] Norton births to 1850

[20] Norton births to 1850

[21] History of Providence County, Rhode Island , Edited by Richard M. Bayles. In two volumes, illustrated. Vol. I. New York: W. W. Preston & Co., 1891.

[22] http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=2525

[23] Vital Record of Rhode Island. 1636-1850, FIRST SERIES.BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. A Family Register for the People.BY JAMES N. ARNOLD, EDITOR OF THE NARRAGANSETT HISTORICAL REGISTER.FIRST SERIES.

[24] Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Database Index (Online database: NewEnglandAncestors.org, New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2003), (Transcriptions by volunteers of Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Transcription Project; index compiled by John Sterling. “Rhode Island Historical Cemeteries Database Index,” 2003).

[25] NEED TO ADD – Note: editor has actual photocopies from NEGHS on Newbury St, Boston but neglected to record reference information.

[26] Translation of documents obtained from NEHGS 5/15/08 – Linda Hall (author of this summary)

[27] Translation of documents obtained from NEHGS 5/15/08 – Linda Hall (author of this summary)

[28] At the General Assembly of the State of Rhode-Island and Providence. By Rhode Island Published 1868

[29] Translation of documents obtained from NEHGS 5/15/08 – Linda Hall (author of this summary)

[30] http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Providence

[31] http://www.fbcia.org/

[32] Norton births to 1850

[33] Norton births to 1850

[34] Norton Marriages, Births & Deaths to the year 1850

[35] Hall, David Brainerd,. The Halls of New England : genealogical and biographical. Albany, N.Y.: Joel Munsell’s Sons, 1883 biographical – Family 73, page 599

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Land Deeds 1725/6 Hannah/John Hall

NEGHS Jan 13 1725/6 John/Hannah: 16/310

To all Christian People to whom these presents shall come Hannah Hall widow and ____ of Lieutenant John Hall deceased and her sons Joseph Hall, James Hall, Benjamin and Jacob Hall all in Taunton in the County of Bristol in her majesties province of the Massachusetts Bay lend greeting know ye.

That the said Hannah Hall, Joseph Hall, James Hall, Benjamin and Jacob Hall for in cooperation of five pounds money and as money to them in the hand paid by John Hall the Edest Son of John Hall deceased the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledges and ______ there with fully and resolutely satisfied ________ and paid and thereof do by these _____ fully, absolutely and clearly exonerate acquit and discharge the L John Hall his executor and ad___eny & forever. Have given granted bargained sold aliened ___ made over confirmed and delivered and by these presents do give grant bargain sell Alieve Enseosle make over confirms and delivers unto the said John Hall to his heirs and assigns forever twenty acres of land within the township of Taunton eastward from the meeting house the ___ six acres of places so called on the Neck Plain so called and ten acres of land bounded Eastward _____ son acres of ___ and Westward by the land of Phillip King and four acres of land joining to the northward side. Ten acres of land is bounded Eastward, Northward and Westward by the land of Thomas Dean which twenty acres of the land by agreement and settlement of the estate of the above Leiutenant John Hall deceased did belong to the above Hannah Hall for her material life but now the said Hannah Hall and her laid ___ to each of them. For the ___ ____ their heirs, executors and _____ tell and make over their ______ in the said twenty acres unto the laid John Hall and to his heirs and assigns forever.

To have and to hold the said twenty acres of land more or less as above mentioned and bounded with all use ____ _____ rights and privileges with all the profits and benefits from thence _____ moreover the said Hannah Hall, Joseph Hall, James Hall, Benjamin and Jacob Hall do hereby _____ their heirs, executors and _______ covenant promise & forever .

The said John Hall his heir and assigns to have and to hold the ____ six acres of land and ten acres of land and four acres of land all ______ to twenty acres be it more or less with the previously as above ______ and the said John his heir and ____ _____ peaceably and quietly enjoy and _____ the land forever. By them the said Hannah Hall, Joseph Hall, James Hall, Benjamin and Jacob Hall their heirs executors and assigns … (It goes on with more legal stuff)…

This third day of June in the year of Christ seventeen hundred on the first (?) year of the reign of the Queen anne over England, Scotland, France & Ireland defender of the faith.

Hannah H. Hall

Per mark

Joseph Hall

James Hall

Benjamin Hall

Jacob Hall

Ebenezer Robsuisore (?)

Josiah Robsuisore (?)

Taunton, Bristol County

June the ….. rest of the page cut off

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John Hall (and 2nd wife Hannah) 1766 Probate

JOHN HALL

RAYNHAM

1766

Province of the Massachusetts Bay, Bristol

To Major. Ebenerer Bosinor, Richard Williams and Ebenerer Britten all freeholders[1]

In the County aforesaid, Greeting

You are hereby appointed and impowered to take an Inventory of and (according to your best Skill and Judgment) truly and justly to apprize (in Lawful Money of this Province) all the Estate whereof John Hall late of Raynham _____ died seized, in the aforesaid County; and you are to make Return of this Warrant, with your doings thereon, unto the Probate Office, in the same Country as soon as conveniently may be and they appeared and were found to be faith full _____ ______ of the _____ ______ in them.

Given under my hand this 20^th day of November 20^th AD 1766 and the above named ______ from to the faithfull discharge of the ____ ____ in them.

George Leonard J Probate

The account of John Hall adm on the Estate of Mr. John Hall late of Raynham in the county of Bristol Pixled (?)

The said accountant ___ ____ him before with personal Estate of said deceased of specified in an inventory thereof exhibited into the registry of court of probate amounting to _____ of £ 6:0:1:3

To Cash (?) heir of Elnathan Walker	0:0:4:0
Of Gideon Shaw	1:4:0
Of Nathan Hall	1:7:0
Of John Robinson	1:8:0
Of John Tisdale	1:8:0
Of Josiah Dean	2:0:0
Of Chad___Wilbore	2:6:8
Of Nathaniel ____	0:4:5:2
Of Seth Henry	3:15:2
Of Joseph Leonard	7:18:9
Of Simeon Williams	0:12:0
Of Macey (Mary?) Hall	0:14:5:1
Of Ebenerer Crane Jr	0:14:5:1
Of debt ____ Estate ___ note	1:12:0

There yet remains ___ from the Old Iron Works in Raynham to said estate 10-18-5 pound in Iron at 22 shillings & C__d __d

And may allowance or to same w/ follows to witt

To funeral charges	8:14:2
McKinsley	0:9:8
Obis	0:15:0
Appraisers	1:4:0
Robert Lycomb	3:7:0
Ebenezer Britten	4:10:3
Capt Joesph Hall	1:0:0
Jonathon __gley	1:18:0
Leiut Ebenezer Robinson	1:7:0
Richard Williams	3:15:4
Capt George Williams	3:2:0
Capt Joshua Leonard	2:5:5
Philip King	3:2:2
Asneriah (?) Hall	2:8:2
Jacob Hall	4:4:0
Nicholas Rock	0:9:6
Beny Elliot	2:8:0
J___ail Tydale	2:14:4:3
James Williams Jr	0:4:6
Maj Seth Williams	1:4:0
____en Shaw	2:4:0
Samuel White Jr	0:2:8
____ Abgail Williams	1:4:0
Ebenerer Briggs	0:3:0
Funeral accounts to _____ to draw ___ ___ _____	2:3:1
Edmond Hall	0:7:8:3
Noah Wiswall	0:14:0:0
Last in ____ ____	0:14:0
One to myself to pay for J Lent ___ ___	1:7:0
Cash paid for my father	3:6:0
47 days print in lettering the Estate at 3 _____	7:1:6
_____ ______ & needing ye inventory _______ allowing and keeps this tiny amount	1:12:8
Pray allowance for a ____ ____ ____ widow for amount y bushful of corn ____ by widow	0:18:8

John Hall (signed)

Bristol December 5^th 1767

There the aforementioned John Hall personally appraised and made oath to the truth of his above written out of which I do allow of Lords to be of ______

George Leonard of Probate

In the book of folio 198

(signed) George Leonard

Next page is typewritten/form (most of it)

Giving authority to appraise the estate to Ebenezer Robinson, Ebenezer Breton & Richards Williams

names deceased as John Hall of Raynham, Bristol County

names Hannah Hall as deceased’s widow and says she gets widow’s thirds/dower. And a third part of ____ if _____ Estate according to Law.

December 8, 1767 in the 5^th year of his Majesty’s Reign

George Leonard

To the Honorable George Leonard ExS of Norton judge of probate of wills and granting letters of administration for the County of Bristol

For obedience to __ current to the Probate office B_____ at December 5, 1967being from before _____ Williams. Paid on the 8^th day of January 1768 ____ ____ ____ of Noah Hall of Raynham an ______ to make an inventory of the Estate of Lieutenant John Hall said deceased an appraised all the personal estate both in and out (?)_______ at one hundred forty nine pounds, ten shillings and eight pence.

Appraise 10 acres of land at a place called pine hill 4:0:0

One small lot in Taunton ____ and cedar swamp that lyeth South of end of th___ of _______ ________ Late Deceased 2:6:0

One small lot that lyeth North of ________ Lot 2:8:1

Small lot high to the North _______ _______ ____ _____ 1:6:0

A small right in the old iron works in Raynham 5:10:0

One seventh part in of _____ right in Taunton old township 0:1:2:5

Two sevenths part of a right in the ______ swamp for widow 2:0:0

_______ 67:12:8

That lyeth in Raynham inventory

All persons ______ being notified we proceed to division of said estate among the legal heirs of the deceased

First we left to Hannah Hall widow to the deceased according to her desire for beds and furniture and Waring app____ table lining pitcher and wood and on Hannah to the value of eighteen pounds eight shillings and six pence

One black cow with a white face, 2 pounds fourteen shillings

Twelve sheep at three ponds and twelve shillings

And three lots of land for cash 29:5:11

Then we let out for the ____ said widow fifty four pounds and five pence for her full third part of the Estate ____ to this inventory we give her of the ______

We left of to John Hall eldest son of the deceased all the aforesaid of five lots of land one small right in the old iron works in Raynham and two seventh parts of apirehis (?)

Rights in old Taunton township ___ ____ ____

Lots of land for cash for forty seven pounds thirteen shillings and seven pence and also fire arms three swords and farming _____ agreeable to the inventory given to him____ other To the value of ten pounds ten shilling and seven pence all which we appraise at seventy five pounds fourteen shillings and ten pence an let of to the enforce ____ John Hall as his full part or D_____ ______.

TO BE CONTINUED…In summary the document goes on to mention grandchildren Thomas, Lydia, Ebenezer[2] & Hannah Studson (Stetson?) , they each get 9:9:4:1.

Nothing is left to Joesph Hall son of deceased because he already got a gift in his lifetime of 95 acres estimated at 3 quind (?) and 50 pounds.

Nothing is left to Noah Hall son of the deceased because he already got a gift in his lifetime of four (?) pieces of land which are estimated at three hundred pounds the land being about 84 acres.

Raynham March 8 1768

Ebinezer Robinson, Ebenezer Breton & Richards Williams

Appraisers

[1] Originally, a freeholder was a person the British Royal Court considered responsible in character, or in favor with the King, and therefore, worthy as an owner or holder of land grants in the New American Colony. http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/gov/freeholders/definition.htm

[2] Ancestry.com has an Ebenezer Stetson in Dighton, MA in the 1840 census, age 79 & was in the war, born abt 1761 which would make him about 7 years of age in 1768.

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Probate of Brian Hall 1782/83 (wife Abaih)

Handwritten document

In the name of God honor I Brian Hall of Norton in the county of Bristol in the Massachusetts being in New England being at this time not very well of a yet of a sound & his posing mind and memory taking under consideration the uncertainty of life think it my duty to make my last will and testament first of all and my body and the peace my worldly estate of as follows

First ___ my just debts to be paid as ____ herself order.

First ____ and bequeath to my ___ beloved wife Abaih the ___ and improvement of all my real estate lying in the T Norton until my son John Hall arrive to twenty one years and then have one third ___ thereof for her ___ or ____ in my estate.

I give her my two ____ bed and furnature.

Item I give and bequeath to my son Issac Hall[1] his heirs and assigns forever 4 acres of land lying on the west side of old pond in Raynham and two acres of fencing in Joiners Swamp to called

In Maysied (?) and also ten acres of land to be measure of according to Quantity & Quatily of from my land in North Providence in the state of Rhode Island.

I give him my two broud clouth bats and a Camblet Coat and my _eft Beaver Hat.

Only Improvement as before mentioned to my said wife ____ all my probate rights in Taunton and Taunton North probate to the privilege of land (?)

Item to my Daug (?) late (?) Anna her heirs and assigns _____ ______ feather beds & furniture their belonging ___ one high case of ___ a dozen of chairs and a looking glass and a roud table.

To my daughter Prudence I give to her her heirs and assign two feather beds and furniture one high case of ___ a dozen of chairs and a looking glass and a round table.

To my daughter Abaih I give two feather beds and furniture one high case of ___ a dozen of chairs and a looking glass and a round table.

My pew in the meeting house I leave to be _______ by any or all of my family as long as they live in said Norton.

I leave to my brother in law Jacob Woodward[2] and Silence (?) his wife to them their heirs an assigns forever real estate lying in North Providence in the state of Rhode Island excepting only ten acres to be measured of according to Quantity & Quatily which I have herein given to my son Issac.

I order my to wife ____ ____ ____ Leonard out my estate during her natural life.

All the kept and ____ of my Estate of what ____ in _____ _____ I give my said wife order for pay my ____ debts _____ and to know all my credits. And so Constitute my said wife and my son Issac to be executors of this my last will and testament ratifying and confirming this and no others to be my last will and testament making all other will and testaments by me ______ _______. In exception thereof ____ here unto lots my land ____ this twenty fifth day of October 1778.

Brian Hall (mark)

Signed sealed ____ _____ ____ and disclosed by Brian Hall his last will and testament in the presence of

John Morey

B_____d Ca___n

Geo Leonard Jr

Bristol _____ 5th 1779 then before the ____ will _____ of the probate of will of the county of Bristol came John Morey and

To be continued but in essence is a short paragraph that states that Brian is now deceased and swears that this is his last will…. (tough to read)…

Handwritten document

(editor’s note: LAND MEASUREMENT CONVERSION GUIDE. 1 Acre = 43560 square feet 1 Acre = 160 square rods).

We the subscribers Being Appointed by the Honorable Benjamin Williams Judge of Probate of wills xc: for this county of Bristol to make a just and true appointment and division of the real estate whereof Lieut. Brian Hall Late of Norton …to county of Bristol deceased ___ ___ of which appointment and Division by Virtue of an order from said Judge of Probate ___ ___ directed we Proceeded to make agreeable to this deceased will all parties be duly Notified.

The whole of the above said Estate we appraised at seven hundred seventy two pounds and eight shillings by we. Left off to the widow Abaih Hall the widow of the deceased 55 acres and seventeen rods of land of the home farm lying on both sides of the road bounded as follows northerly on the river and easterly from the Bridge near at utma Cobbs as the fence now stones by ttu. Cart North to the road then the crossing road and ranging south forty three degrees west sixty seven and a half rods to George Leonard’s[3] Land to a large Stump then to on the same. Course twenty two rods to a white oak tree thence. South seven and a half degrees west to a stake in the outside line thence North twenty nine degrees west to a heap of stones on the South side of the road thence by the road North seventy three degrees east fifty three rods thence crossing the road North nine degrees east sixty four rods to said river together with one half the dwelling house.

Editor’s note: Perhaps this refers to Cobbs Bridge is over the Wading River at the upper end of the Barrowsville Factory Pond. It took it’s name from Ann Cobb who once lived near it and was reputed to be a witch. A locality known in early times as the Scotlin or Scotland is supposed to have been in the neighborhood of number three schoolhouse.[4]

Thereon to wit the East half with a Privilege to pass and repass through any other parts of said house necessary to improve her own half and one half the barn and all of the farm house and all the shed an said premises and two acres and a half more of land that is ditched for to be laid out adjoining to Palmers[5] wood lot and to Nathan Perry[6] & Nathan Dunham (?) one hence of Ceder swamp in Seekonk Swamp to half __of Joseph Lincoln Land being her full share for one third part of said estate appraised at two hundred fifty seven pounds, nine shillings and four pence.

Editor’s note: the Seekonk Cedar Swamp is in the southwesterly part of Norton.[7]

Duly we left off to John Hall the oldest surviving son of said deceased forty eight acres and one hundred and thirty rods of land lying on the Southerly side of the farm that was formerly Joseph Lincolns on both sides of the road bounded as follows beginning at the river at the Southwest corner of said farm thence. North seventy two degrees East one hundred and eighty rods to a corner thence north thirty one acres with six rods and twelve feet to a Corner thence North seventy two degrees east twenty rods and four feet to Samuel Hunts[8] Land thence by Hunt’s Land North ten acres west seventy four rods to a corner thence South seventy two degrees west sixty seven rods to a stake thence South Six and a half degrees East forty rods and a half to a stake thence west thirteen and a half degrees south thirty five rods to the road thence crossing the road the same point to the River hence downstream said river first mentioned Corner together with one half the barn to wit the East half now standing an the other part of said Lincoln farm with liberty to improve the half of said barn at all times where it is now stand and one third part of all the out land not particularly herein mentioned and Estate of any kind given to said sons by said deceased in his last will being his full share of said estate appraised at one hundred seventy one pounds twelve shillings and eleven pence.

Duly we left of to Brian Hall a miner the second surviving son of said deceased Eleven acres and seventy three rods of land at the South end of the home farm bounded as follows Beginning at a large stump in the line of the widow third thence by the widow third to Josiah Hodges[9] Land Hence. South twenty nine degrees East to Silvanus Branans[10] Land thence by said Bramans Land north sixty six degrees east fifty two rods to a corner thence north thirty five degrees west eight and a half rods to a turn thence a straight line to the first mentioned stump together with one half the dwelling house to wit the with half and one half the cellar under said house and privilege to pass and repass through the other part of the house necessary to improve his own part and privilege to use the well and one half of the barn and all an __ Buildings Standing behind said Dwelling house with Liberty to move it off all which buildings being on the widows thirds. Said Brian to have the liberty to improve the same and also Eighteen acres and one hundred and twenty two rods of Land on the north west corner of the Lincoln farm lying on the West side of the road bounded as follows . Beginning at a heap of stones by said road a little to the South of a small brook thence west twelve degrees south forty eight rods to a corner thence south three and a half degrees East to the river thence up stream said river to Noah Wiswalls (?) Land thence by said wiswall Land north twenty three degrees west forty four and a half rods to a corner thence North fifty four degrees east twenty one rods to a turn thence north seventy degrees east to the road thence by said road to the first mentioned corner and one third part of all the outland or any other Estate not particularly mentioned that was given to sons by the deceased being his full share of said estate appraised at one hundred seventy one pounds twelve shillings and eleven pence.

Norton September 28^th 1782

Handwritten document

Commonwealth of Massachusetts In Senate June 6^th 1783

On the petition of Abaih Hall Executor to the last will and testament late of Norton in the County of Bristol deceased, praying that She may be empowered to make Sale of so much of the said deceased real estate as will be sufficient to discharge his Just Debts and charges set forth in the said petition.

Resolved that the prayer of the Petition be granted and that said Abaih Hall Ex and is hereby authorized and empowered to make Sale of so much of that part of the said deceased real estate that was given in his last will to his three sons John, Brian and Silas as may be sufficient to pay all the said Brian’s Just debts that remain unpaid and all intervening Charges to be sold where it will be least painful ducal to the remaining part of the said Estate and to give a good and lawful Deed or Deeds of the same to the purchaser or purchasers thereof whether said Abiah observing the rules and directions of the Law for the Sale of Real Estates by executors and administrators and giving bond with sufficient sureties to the Judge of Probate for the County of Bristol for the faithful performance of the said trust.

Sent down for Consideration S

S Adams Pres

In the House of Representatives June 7^th 1783

Read and Considered

Tristram Dalton Spk

Approved John Hancock

thru Copy

attest

John Soery Peck

Handwritten document – 1783, September 10 John 3^rd to Brian (brothers)

Know all men by these presents that I John Hall 3^rd of Norton in the County of Bristol and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Laborers for and in consideration of fifty pounds lawful money to me paid by Brian Hall and Silas Hall Miners both of Norton and brothers to said John the receipt whereof I do acknowledge. I do by the presents give grant Bargain Sale convey and confirm to said Brian and Silas equally my full share of all the Right and Title I have or ever shall have to my mother’s thirds to wit Abaih Hall widow to Brian Hall late of Norton deceased the had let to her of her late husbands estate as will fully appear by up division of said deceased Estate.

To have and to hold the same to up said Brian & Silas their heirs and assigns forever for their only use Benefit and Behoof with all of privileges and appointances thereto belonging or in any wise appertaining to them of said Brian and Silas and said John do covenant with said Brian and Silas that I am lawfully seized in fee of ye premises that I have good right to sell and convey the same and that I will warrant seizure and defend of same to of said Brian and Silas their heirs of assigns forever against of lawful claims and demands of all persons. In witness whereof I do hereunto set my hand to seal this ninth day of September in the year of our Lord Christ one thousand seven hundred and eighty three and in the either year of Independence of America

John Hall 3^rd S

Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of

William Homes

Silas Cobb

Bristol ss September 10^th 1783 then of witness named personally appeared and acknowledged written instrument by him. Subscribed to be his free art & Decd Before

William Homes, Justice Peace

Received Sept 10^th 1783 Recorded by me James Williams Regr

[1] Note that Issac dies a year later before the estate goes through probate.

[2] Note that the book, “George Hall and his descendants” compiled by Robert Leo Hall in 1998 lists Jacob Woodward as married to Brian’s sister Freelove, this document although difficult to read says something along the lines of Silence. Also we don’t know if Jacob is a brother-in-law married to his sister or married to his wife’s sister.

[3] This document was written in 1780, there was no 1780 census on ancestry, this name is found in Norton 1790 census

[4] A History of the Town of Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, from 1669-1859, By George Faber Clark, page 42

[5] This document was written in 1780, there was no 1780 census on ancestry, this name Palmer (first name Joseph found in Norton 1790 census.

[6] This document was written in 1780, there was no 1780 census on ancestry, this name is found in Norton 1790 census

[7] A History of the Town of Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, from 1669-1859, By George Faber Clark, page 42

[8] This document was written in 1780, there was no 1780 census on ancestry, this name found in Norton 1790 census

[9] This document was written in 1780, there was no 1780 census on ancestry, this name is found in Norton 1790 census

[10] This document was written in 1780, there was no 1780 census on ancestry, this name is found in Norton 1790 census

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Help for New Researchers

I have found some interesting tidbits as I have begun to do some serious research. I thought it would be helpful to those of you who would like to join the search.

Death - Probate

After the death of a person, their will and a “probate inventory” of their possessions had to be taken and approved by the Governor and Assistants at the next Court after their death, provided it was not in the same month that they died. Letters of administration would then be granted to the executor so that the estate could settled. If someone did not make a will, they died intestate, and after an inventory of their possessions had been taken, the Court gave legal authority to someone, usually the wife, husband or close relative, through letters of administration, to settle the estate

Making a Will

Most Wills were made by men. Not until the Married Women’s Property Act of 1882 were married women allowed to own anything, and therefore they had nothing to leave in a will. The legal position was: “Husband and Wife are one person and that person is the Husband”. Spinsters and widows were always allowed to own things and therefore did leave wills.

The making of a will was often left as late as possible, frequently on the actual death bed. The dying person would usually dictate the will to a clerk who would take away his notes and return next day with the will written up. He would read it back to the testator before witnesses, the testator and the witnesses would then sign it or put their marks in each others presence.

Widow’s Thirds (sometimes called Dower)

Because the common law stripped women of their property rights when they married, wives became vulnerable when their husbands died. In colonial America the majority of husbands left no wills, leaving their wives unable to support themselves. In these cases, courts granted widows a minimum of one-third of their husbands’ real estate, called “widow’s thirds.” However, a widow could not own the property in her own name; therefore, she could not sell or will it, but could only live off the rents during her lifetime.

Widows could not just be turned out, provision was usually made for her to live in the family home or be left a home of her own however the title would be placed in the name of the closest male relative. Often there was the provision that she lost it if she subsequently remarried.

During the eighteenth century this practice changed. Widows lost their claims to personal property, although they kept their one-third shares of real estate. Only Maryland and Virginia continued to allow widows a one-third share of personal property. This continued until the married woman’s property rights acts of the mid-nineteenth century in 1882.

Eldest Son Not Mentioned in a Will

The Eldest Son would normally inherit the major part of the real estate. This would be automatic if the land was Copyhold and it may not therefore be mentioned in the will.

Freehold land was usually “limited” when purchased to the man and his heirs, meaning his eldest son so again it might not appear in the will. It is easy therefore to assume – wrongly – that because nothing is mentioned in the will as going to the eldest son that he in fact didn’t receive anything. In fact he probably received the major part of his father’s real estate.

Executors

An Executor or Executrix (female) was appointed in the will. They were responsible for arranging the funeral, paying and collecting debts, and organising the making of an inventory. Until about 1750 two or three Overseers were often appointed to make sure the Executor carried out the provisions of the will properly.

Proving the Will

The Executor (sometimes there were joint Executors) had to estimate the value of the estate and take out a Bond at the appropriate Probate Court for twice that amount to ensure they would faithfully administer the estate and produce an Inventory of the Personal Estate only within a set time, usually one year.

The Inventory

Two “indifferent men”, meaning unbiased men, were required to make a “true and perfect” Inventory. They were normally neighbors of similar background and social standing who could accurately assess what the deceased’s goods etc. were worth. They listed the contents of his home room by room in great detail, then the farm and fields. They also noted debts owing and owed. This inventory was then sent to the Probate Court. Inventories provide a rare and fascinating glimpse into the lives of ancestors, what they owned, how they lived, even what they wore.

Nicknames & Their Given Name Equivalents

Finding Nicknames in Your Family Tree

Related Resources

• Nicknames & Genealogy
• Surname Meanings
• Baby Name Meanings
• Naming Patterns

It is common in many genealogical records, especially more informal records such as census records and obituaries, to find your ancestors listed under names you might not expect. In many cases these names may have been the nicknames that they were known by to their family and friends. Learn which nicknames may have been used by your ancestors in this list of common nicknames in genealogy.

Nicknames	Given Names
Bell, Bella, Belle	Arabelle, Anabelle, Belinda, Elizabeth, Isabel, Isabella, Mirabel, Rosabel
Belle	Mabel, Sybil
Bess, Bessie, Bessy, Beth, Bette, Bettie, Bettie, Betsy, Betsey, Bitsy	Elizabeth, Elisabeth
Bob, Bobby	Robert
Bobbi, Bobbie	Roberta
Boots	Bertha
Bridey, Brie	Bridget
Carrie, Carry	Caroline, Charlotte
Cindy	Cynthia, Cinthia, Lucinda
Daisy	Margaret
Delia	Adelia, Adele, Cordelia
Dick	Richard
Dobbin	Robert
Dode, Dody	Dorothy, Theodore
Dora	Dorothy, Eudora, Theodora
Ed, Eddie, Eddy	Edgar, Edmund, Edward, Edwin, Edwina
Effie, Effy	Euphemia, Evelyn
Eliza	Elizabeth, Elisabeth
Greta	Margaret, Margaretha
Ella, Ellie	Eleanor, Elenora
Fannie, Fanny	Frances
Frankie	Frances (female), Francis (male), Franklin
Genie	Eugenia
Ginger, Ginny	Virginia
Hal	Harold, Henry
Hank, Harry	Henry
Hattie	Harriet, Harriett
Hettie	Esther, Henrietta, Hester
Jack	John
Jamie	James, Jameson
Jenny	Jane, Janet, Jeanette, Jennett, Virginia
Jim, Jimmy	James
Jock, Johnnie, Johnny	John
Kate, Katie, Katy, Kay, Kit, Kitty	Katherine
Lena	Angelina, Helena, Magdalena, Paulina, Selena, etc.
Lisa, Lise, Liz, Lizzie	Elizabeth, Elisabeth
Lucy	Lucinda
Madge, Maggie, Midge	Margaret
Mamie	Mary
Marty, Martie, Mattie	Martha
May	Mary
Meg, Megan	Margaret
Millie, Milly	Amelia, Mildred
Moll, Mollie, Molly	Mary
Nell, Nellie, Nelly	Eleanor, Elenora, Ellen, Helen
Nora	Elenore, Elenora, Honora, Honoria
Ollie	Olive, Olivia, Oliver
Pat, Patsy, Patty, Pattie	Martha, Matilda, Patricia, Patience
Peg, Peggy	Margaret
Penny	Penelope
Polly, Pollie	Mary, Paula
Rich, Richy, Rick	Richard
Rob, Robbie, Robby	Robert
Robin	Robert, Roberta
Sadie, Sally, Sallie	Sarah
Sam, Sammy, Sammie	Samuel, Samson, Samantha
Sukie, Suchie, Suchy	Susan, Susanna, Susannah
Tad	Theodore
Ted, Teddy	Edward, Theodore
Theo	Theodore
Tilly	Temperance
Tillie	Matilda, Mathilda
Tina	Christina
Trina	Catherine, Katherine
Winnie	Winefred, Winifred

Commonly Mistaken Assumptions in Genealogy (from about.com)

That an ancestor named Jr. has a father with the same name.
The terms “Junior” and “Senior” as well as other family terms such as “aunt” and “cousin” were often used very loosely. A designation of Jr., for example, may have been used in official records to identify between two men of the same name, even if they were unrelated (the younger of the two being called “Jr.”).

A female with the same last name as her father must be unmarried.
A common assumption to make, this genealogy premise often proves to be true. However, you need to rule out that the female didn’t marry a man with the same surname as her father – a more common occurrence than you may think, especially in areas with a large number of families with the same surname. Alternatively, the daughter may actually have married, and then took back her father’s name after a divorce.

Calendars and Dates

In 46 B.C., Julius Caesar established the use of a calendar which came to be known as the Julian calendar. This calendar was calculated with three years of 365 days, followed by a fourth year that contained 366 days, based on an estimation of 365.25 days in a solar year. In 730, St. Bede the Venerable declared that the estimation of a 365.25 day year was 11 minutes, 14 seconds too long, which resulted in a cumulative error of a day about every 128 years. By 1500 the calendar had accumulated 10 days too many. Thus the calendar year was not synchronized with the solar year relative to the vernal equinox.

In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII introduced a correction to the Julian calendar which came to be known as the Gregorian calendar. Pope Gregory ordered ten days to be dropped from October, thus restoring the vernal equinox at least to an average of the 20th of March. This correction is retained by using a leap year of 366 days every four years, except for century years not divisible by 400. This calendar prevents the accumulation of extra days, maintaining closer synchronization with the solar year.

Until the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, March 25^th was the first day of the new year. Eventually this was changed to January 1^st. This change is reflected in the names of the months September, October, November, and December. Their latin roots mean respectively “seven”, “eight”, “nine”, and “ten,” reflecting their original correspondence with March. When the first of the year was changed to January, they became the 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th months, but kept their original names. The Julian calendar was called Old Style (O.S.) and the Gregorian calendar was called New Style (N.S.). New Style years began January 1^st, while Old Style years began usually March 25^th.

In America, as in England, the legal year began March 25^th, while the historic year began January 1^st. During the period January 1^st to March 24^th, when the date of the legal year differed from the date of the historic year, it was common practice to use “double dates.” For example, 20 Jan. 1686/7 would indicate the end of 1686 in the legal year and the beginning of 1687 in the historic year. In this case, 20 Jan. 1686/7 would usually indicate the year 1687 in the Gregorian calendar. The English and their American colonies finally adopted the Gregorian Calendar in the middle of the eighteenth century. To make the necessary corrections, 11 days were dropped. The last day of Old Style was Wednesday, September 2, 1752. The next day – the first day of New Style – was Thursday, September 14, 1752.

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Generation 7: Horatio Hall and Elizabeth Pinder

Timeline

1802 JUN 18		Birth of Horatio Norton, MA
1810 JUNE 18		Birth of Elizabeth Pinder Ipswich, MA
1832 MAR 5	Age 29	Marriage of Horatio and Elizabeth Pinder Malden, MA
1834 MAR 24		Birth Of Mary Elizabeth Providence, RI
1835 MAY 26		Birth Of David Brian Dender (Pinder?) Providence, RI
1838 JAN ?		Birth of Abby Francis Seekonk, MA
1840 FEB 2		Birth of Lucy Mason #1 Seekonk, MA
1842 APR 17		Birth of Ellen Maria Sophia Malden, MA
1832 MAR 5		Birth of Horatio #1 Malden, MA
1850 NOV 20		Birth of Horatio Jr. #2 Malden, MA
1847 OCT 20		Birth of Lucy Mason #2 Malden, MA
1853 DEC 20		Birth of Ephraim Augustus #2 Malden, MA
1884 MAY 11	Age 82	Death of Horatio Malden, MA
1891 abt	Age 81	Death of Elizabeth Malden, MA

Summary: Linking Horatio Hall to parents Brian Hall and Polly Lane

Horatio (a laborer) is born in Norton to a Mary (Polly is a common nickname for Mary) and Brian Hall (from Horatio’s death records). He marries Elizabeth Pinder in Malden in 1832. His first child Mary Elizabeth is born in RI (marriage records), his second David Pinder is also born in RI (1900 & 1910 census records), his third Abby Francis in Seekonk (marriage records), the fourth, Lucy Mason, possibly also born in Seekonk, birth records are not found and she died at age two in Malden. The remaining 5 children were all born in Malden.

In 1833 his father Brian Hall formerly of Norton dies in Providence (Providence register).

In 1836, we find a Horatio Hall (also a laborer) in the Providence directory living on India Point (land previously owned by his brother Brian) with Polly Hall (widow) and Ephraim L. Hall.

In 1839/40 probate documents for Brian Hall of Seekonk (his brother) lists heirs including Horatio Hall and Ephraim L. Hall (there is also a Polly, which could be mother or sister. Hall’s of NE states that sister Polly died five years earlier in 1834 but I have not yet located these records).

In the 1840 census a Horatio is in Seekonk with 4 children. The age groups match up perfectly. In 1850, the family is again found in Malden (named individually) where they remain until Horatio’s death.

Searches for Horatio in Middlesex County, Bristol County & RI during that time period and came up with only two others age 16 (Taunton) & 24 (Plymouth) in 1850, thus too young to be Brian’s Horatio.

Horatio was born on June 18, 1802 in Norton, MA[1] [2]. His parents names as listed on his death record are Byron and Mary both born in Norton, MA[3]. Note that the name “Polly” was often used as a nickname for Mary[4] so this may indicate that he was the child of Brian and Polly of Norton, MA (editor’s note: a search on ancestory.com and newenglandancestors.org reveals no Brian and Mary Halls in Norton or Bristol County during this time period, only a Brian and Polly Hall).

Elizabeth Pinder was born on June 18, 1810 to David and Elizabeth in Ipswich, MA[5] [6]. Not sure if this entry in the vital record books are her parents since it was 6 months after Elizabeth’s birth[7]: David Pinder, and Elizabeth Jones, Married Dec. 8, 1810.* Ipswich.

In the 1830 census data there is an Elizabeth Pinder (Elizabeth’s mother?) in Malden, MA listed as head of household, age 40 to 50 with 4 children living in her home a male age 5 to 10 and three females one in each category 5-10, 10-15 & 15-20. Elizabeth would have been about 20 years old during this census year[8].

Horatio Hall (a laborer) and Elizabeth Pindar were married in Malden, MA on April 5, 1832[9] [10].

Although Horatio and Elizabeth were married in Malden, MA, about the time of the birth of their first child they moved to the area of Providence, RI and Seekonk, MA. Seekonk was the eighteenth town formed in Bristol county and was set off from old Rehoboth on February 26, 1812.[11]. Here their first four children were born.

This was about the time that Horatio’s father Brian Hall passed away (1833)[12].

Year

Family Name

Record Text

Record Type

Town/Village

Volume

Page

1843

HALL

HALL Maj. Brian, formerly of Norton, Mass., at Providence, in 70th year, soldier of the Revolution, Jan. 13, 1833

THE RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN

Death

Providence

In the 1836 Providence City Directory [13] under the name Hall there is a Horatio a laborer (note that later Malden censuses identify him as a laborer), Ephraim L. and Polly (widow) all listed as living in India Point. It would appear as though the family moved in with Polly shortly after her husband Brian’s death (note that an Ephraim L. is also listed as an heir in probate records). Then perhaps upon Polly’s death (date unknown) the estate was settled and Horatio’s family returned to Malden where they initially lived with Elizabeth’s mother (see details below).

Note that in the early 1830’s the area called India Point was part of Seekonk.

In 1831 the Boston & Providence Railroad Corporation was incorporated by the general court of Massachusetts to construct a line of railroad beginning at or near the city of Boston to the state line in Pawtucket or Seekonk. Surveys were made by Captain William Gibbs McNeill, assisted by General William Raymond Lee, and the work was begun under this authority in Massachusetts. It was not until 1834 that the general assembly of Rhode Island passed the act to authorize the entrance of the road into this state. The corporation was here entitled the ‘Boston & Providence Railroad and Transportation Company’, to build a railroad to intersect at the state line with the road of the Boston & Providence Railroad Corporation, and extend to tide-water in the city of Providence. In the meantime the franchise of the Massachusetts corporation had been sold out at auction, in 1832, the assessments levied upon the original subscribers to furnish the money for the building of the road not being paid. The parties upon whom the task of completing the road then devolved pushed forward the work. The line entered this state by the drawbridge at India Point, the town of East Providence, then Seekonk, being at that time in the state of Massachusetts, and the terminus of the road was at India Point. In June, 1835, the line was completed, with the exception of the Canton viaduct, and the first train passed over it from Providence to Boston on the 2d of that month, being drawn as far as the viaduct by horses, on account of the non-arrival of one of the locomotives, built in Philadelphia[14].

India Point is a centerpiece in Rhode Island history: Roger Williams landed nearby on the banks of the Seekonk River in 1636, then canoed along what is now the Park’s shoreline to the fresh water spring just up the Providence River. During the 1700’s, the bustling port at India Point launched countless trading voyages to the East and West Indies, giving the area its name. After 1850, waves of immigrants — primarily Irish, Cape Verdean, Azorean, and Portuguese — landed at India Point, which teemed with steamships. The present-day Park was created in 1974. India Point Park features 18 acres of open space, graceful trees, and walking paths along its 3,600-foot shoreline. Located at the confluence of the Seekonk and Providence Rivers where they widen into Narragansett Bay, the Park is the only broad expanse of Bay shoreline in Providence accessible to the public[15].

In 1840, there is a Horatio Hall listed in the Seekonk, Bristol County census data on the top of page 3. He has one male aged 5-10 (David ?), females include one under age 5 (Lucy?), one from age 5-10 (Abby?) and one age 10-15 (Mary?). There are two people in the home age 30-40 (one male and one female – Horatio & Elizabeth?). Head of household is listed as working in the field of agriculture[16].

On page 17 of the 1840 Seekonk census is found a James Mason, Brian’s land is described as bordering a Mason, the first name on the probate records is abbreviated but it appears to read Jm. Brian’s land abutted a Thomas L. Peck who is also found on page 17 of the census. The third name listed as abutting Brian, Josiah Kent is listed in the census on page 1 but there two Kent’s (John & Ira) on page 17. In total the Seekonk census was 26 (13 of names) pages.

There are no other Horatio Hall’s of this age listed in the Massachusetts, Bristol County, Middlesex County or Rhode Island censuses during the year 1840-1860. There is one 16 year old Horatio H Hall listed in Taunton in 1850 (born abt 1834) and a Horatio S Hall in Plymouth age 24 (born abt 1826) this would make them too young to be Brian’s children as he died in 1833 (as per deaths in the town of Norton through 1850, buried in Norton Common Cemetery).

In 1850 the family returns to Malden, Horatio was not working at the time of the census[17]. Elizabeth’s mother, Elizabeth Pindar age 64 is living with the family (possibly the family moved in with her when they returned to Malden)[18]. At this time it appears that the family is living in a two family home as the census data shows two homes as “dwelling 153”. The street name was not published.

By 1860 Horatio is working as a Dyer. The family may have moved as they are listed as a separate dwelling[19]. In 1870 he is, age 67 and a Laborer, by 1880 he is retired[20]. The value of his property and estate are not included[21] although the Malden City Directory published for 1872-73 lists Horatio as living on Richardson Ct, he may have owned this property as the family continues living there long after his death[22].

They had 9 children together (7 of whom survived to adulthood):

- Mary Elizabeth Hall

Mary was born abt March 24, 1833 in Providence, Rhode Island[23]. She married a baker, on May 12, 1858 named David M. Patten who was born in Landale, Vermont (his father was John Patten)[24].

In the census years 1850, 1870 and 1880[25] Mary is living in Malden with her parents Horatio & Elizabeth, in 1870 and 1880 her husband David is also living with the family. Note that they are not found living with her parents in 1860.

In 1900 Mary (who has never given birth to a child) and David listed as head of household and a dealer have been husband and wife of 42 years and are living in Malden on 3 Richardson Ct. (the former home of her parents), with three boarders (Horatio Hall, Lucy M Hall & Alfeine F Beal)[26].

- David Brian Pinder Hall

David was born abt. 1835 in Rhode Island (1900 & 1910 censuses). In the census year 1850 [27] David is living in Malden with his parents.

He is a leather maker and is twice married both times to women from Canada (Ida Loiser and Sofrine Allard). He fathered 7 children.

David was a “Yankee Protestant”; Came to Lowell in 1886, to become overseer Hide and Leather Company. Worked for over 30 years, It was, “through his efforts and ability that patent leather became the best sellers of that time. The formula for good patent leather died with him. During this time he was transferred to Montreal where he married an immigrant 1892 from the North of Ireland, Mary (Eliza?) Lavery (d. 9/13/1876).

She bore 3 children:

Ida Loiser in Montreal 10/21/1872- ?

Lilly Allen 11/22/1874 – 11/3/1880,

Ellen Violet 6/16/1876 – 2/22/1877

David’s 1st child Ida married: Philiza Pierre Blain (listed as Peter in 1910 census – occupation finisher at a tannery, French-Canadian) in 1910 census age 39 Died: abt 1962 in Lowell, in 1910 census the family lived on 42 Merril Street in Lowell. 1910 census mentions birth of 11 children, 4 living. The family became US citizens in 1900.

In 1930 Census both Ida (age 56) & Peter (age 60) are living with daughter Evon and her family on Bleachery Street in Lowell, MA. Peter is a salesman of tobacco products, Ida is a saleslady.

Children:
Lilian Blain F Age 9 in 1910 census, in 1930 census living with sister Evon, saleslady age 29

Ruby Blain F Age 9 in 1910 census, in 1930 census living with sister Evon, school teacher age 27

Edward Blain F Age 12 in 1910 census, in 1930 census listed as age 32, works as a tacker at a tannery, lives on Central Street in Lowell. Married to Christine age 27, child Edward jr. age 6 – child Edward died 23 Oct 2003, Somerset Bristol MA

Yvonne (Evon) Blain F age 16 in 1910 census, occupation threader at a carpet mill. In 1930 census no occupation listed. Yvonne (listed as Evon in 1930 census, age 36) Blain married
Francis Edward Rouine (listed in 1930 census as Rorane, hard to read looks closer to Rouine) listed as a salesman at a gasoline station, age 35. Born: abt 1890 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA Died: abt 16 Mar 1956 in Queens, New York, USA

Children:
Dorothy Rouine – 1930 census as age 13
William Rouine – 1930 census as age 7
Louise Rouine – 1930 census as age 9
Pauline Rouine – 1930 census as age 11
Francis Edward Rouine – 1930 census age10

We find David again in Lowell, MA in 1900 and 1910.

The 1900 census mentions that he was born in RI and is a leather maker living on Central Street in Lowell.

Lucy Mason’s (his sister) obituary lists him as living in Lowell in 1907

The 1910 census has him living in Lowell with wife Syphrine, 3 children & son-in law also mentions RI birthplace

Marriage #2 Sofrine (spelled as Sophia in 1900 census and Syphrine in 1910 census) Allard of Canada

Children:
- Melenar 10/9/1881 – 9/5/1882, not listed in any census, name from ancestory.com

- Levina (Levina age 14, born 11/1885 in Canada 1900 census), spelled Melvina in 1910 census age 23 working as sales lady, married to Archie Gagne from NH, who was unemployed in 1910 both living with David Hall). In 1920 census again spelled Levina and has a daughter Beatrice, age 4. Living in Strafford, New Hampshire. 1930 census again spelled Levina, Beatrice is age 14. Levina (age 48) and Archie (age 43) are both listed as photographers with a public shop. Living on West Green Street, Strafford, NH. Archie’s parents are also French-Canadian.

- Dolly (age 11, born 12/1888 in Canada 1900 census, spelled Dollie age 19 in 1910 census listed as employed by retail grocery).

- Amelia Tibean listed as daughter in 1910 census, age 25, not listed in 1900 census?

- Abby Francis Hall

Abby was born in January 1838[28] in Seekonk, MA[29] and in 1850 is found living with her parents in Malden, MA.

She was married on June 11, 1858, age 20 to Thomas W Hough, Jr (Machinist), she is listed as the daughter of Horatio N (?) & Elizabeth Hall both residing in Malden at time of marriage. Thomas was born in Dover, NH[30], his father was born in England and his mother in NH[31].

Abby and Thomas are living alone, with Abby keeping house and Thomas working as a machinist (in a two family home) in Malden in 1860[32] and 1870 (Thomas’ assets are valued at $250)[33] They are still living alone in Malden in 1880 but in a single family home[34].

The 1872-3 Malden city data lists Thomas W Hough as President of the Relief Association, Malden Fire Department which was organized in 1872. John H. Hannon is Sec and H.A. Morse , Treas. On page 41 of the directory lists Thos W. Hough under Fire Department under “engineers”. Page 56 lists Thomas W., sewing machines, (2 Spring Lane, B.) house Linden near Mill.

The 1891 city directory reads: Hough Thomas W., sewing machines (16 South B. and chief engineer, fire department, 64 Linden Avenue). Page 117 of the directory reveals Thomas as a member of Beauseant Commandery of Knights Templars, meets at the Masonic Hall, 76 Pleasant Street, 4^th Monday each month. Page 366 reveals that Horatio Hall (Abby’s brother), driver hose 1 works for Thomas who is chief of the fire department (pg 109).

In 1900 they are living at 64 Linden Ave, Malden MA. Abby never bore any children. They own the home mortgage free and Thomas (according to the census data) is working as a Salesman in Machinery[35].

In 1900 Thomas W. Hough, in the Malden city directory (pg 220) is listed as Fire Commissioner, Chairman, term expires March 1, 1902.

1900

Hough

Abby F. (Hall)

Death

Malden

505

580

In 1910 Thomas W, age 72, is still on Linden Ave in Malden, but is listed in census records as widowed. He is listed as president and director of a mining company. He has a 30 year old female servant named Evelyn Bean the census first says she is from Bermuda, Bermuda is crossed off and replaced with ____ islands.

From Charles G. Hall (my uncle) on Abby:

“I believe that Abby Hall or Hough to use her married name was a strong influence and benefactor to Charles Milton Hall. It would be interesting to see her will since I suspect she outlived her husband and left significant money to Charles Milton Hall. I know that C. M. was active in helping her with chores et al when he was an adult. I know the furniture in Georgianna’s formal living room came from the Hough family. Currently I am using the dining room set in my house. Unfortunately, there was substantial water damage to parts of the set while stored in Linden and I had to refinish prior to using. Also I have a note from C. M. to Abby which is a formula for home brew used during Prohibition. This is in my safety deposit box.

I also have a book given by Abby to Charles Milton at Christmas when he was a boy of eight which she signed and dated 1889. The name of the book amusingly enough if I ever write about Bob and I is “ John Hall or the school days of an American boy”.

I believe that Abby was a significant contributor to the economic improvement of the Charles Milton generation family which at least carried down to Bob, myself and some of you.

Either through inheritance and/or from his own work, Garry (Charles Milton Hall – Abby’s nephew and my great grandfather) was able to move from the environment of a skilled blue-collar worker to his own small business which was raising Boston terriers. Rocky Dale Chum who was a champion and bred from Garry stock was bigger than life in the family and often talked about when I was a child. Chum became an important part of the family folklore. I remember more than one photo of him being displayed at the Linden house” (138 Lawrence Street, Malden where I grew up, first purchased by Charles Milton Hall).

- Lucy Mason (1st)

Lucy was born abt. February 2, 1840[36] probably in Seekonk, MA and died of dropsy (editor’s note: swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities) at age 5 on November 4, 1844 in Malden, MA [37]

- Ellen Maria Sophia

Ellen was born April 17, 1842 in Malden, MA[38]

In the census years 1850, 1860 and 1870[39] Mary is living in Malden with her parents Horatio & Elizabeth, in 1860 at age 17 she was a dye maker. She bore one child who in 1910 was no longer living.

She married Levi F Nichols (a trader)[40] who is also mentioned below in her sister Lucy’s obituary and on her death certificate as residing at 283 Cross Street, Malden. The 1900, 1910 & 1920 censuses confirm the same[41] [42] [43].

In 1930, Ellen living on 3 Dana Street in Malden has become a widow. She owns the home mortgage free and is living with her housekeeper[44].

- Horatio (1st)

Horatio was born July 29, 1844 and who died of consumption at age 2 years, 4 months on October 25, 1846 in Malden, MA [45]

- Horatio Jr. (2nd) born on November 20, 1850 in Malden, MA[46] [47]

In the census years 1860, 1870 (he is a grocer as a Clerk at Hills Brothers[48]) and 1880 (grocery clerk)[49] Horatio is living in Malden with his parents. By 1886, Horatio is a Hose Driver, living on 3 Richardson Court with his mother (who is widowed).[50]

In 1900 Horatio is at the same address as a boarder of Mary & David Patten working as a Foreman at the Fire Department[51].

- Lucy Mason (2^nd) born abt October 20, 1846

In the census years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880[52] Mary is living in Malden with her parents Horatio & Elizabeth. In 1880 she is working at a rubber factory.

In the 1900 Horatio is at the same address as a boarder of Mary & David Patten working as a Foreman at the Fire Department[53].

On May 4, 1907 Horatio’s sister Lucy M. Mason passed away. The following obituary (which ties many of the family members together) appeared[54]:

Miss Lucy Mason Hall of 29 Richardson Street (editor’s note: in 1900 census listed as 3 Richardson Ct) died at her home Saturday noon of heart failure after an illness of less than half an hour. Miss Hall was at work in the kitchen when first taken ill and had suffered heart attacks before. She was born in this city and was the daughter of Horatio and Elizabeth Pindar Hall. She received her education in the old schoolhouse on Pleasant Street and had resided her all her life. For nearly 25 years she was the birth census taker for city clerk Holden. She was a member of the Mystic Commandery, Golden Cross and Resolute Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs David M Patten with whom she lived, and Mrs. Levi F Nichols of Cross Street and three brothers, Horatio, driver of Hose 2, AE Hall of Forest St (editor’s note: this is the street where my direct descendant Ephraim Augustus lived, more evidence that the family referred to him by his middle name, Augustus) and David B. Hall of Lowell.

Lucy was buried on May 7, 1907 on Salem Street by the Undertaker C Sargent & Co. She is listed as age 58, 6 months and 14 days. Cause of death was Myocarditis[55].

- Ephraim Augustus

Ephraim was born December 20, 1853 in Malden, MA [56]

(Editor’s note: Ephraim is a direct descendant whose life is outlined in a separate blog entry under his name)

In summary, Horatio and Elizabeth had grandchildren only from their children David and Ephraim.

Horatio died in Malden on May 11, 1884 from Pneumonia[57].

Elizabeth in the 1880 Census is listed as age 70 and “Insane” [58] Her date of death is unknown although she is no longer found in the Malden Directory in 1891.

[1] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA, Death Horatio Vol: 356 ; Page: 135

[2] Ancestory.com, 1900 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Ward 5, June 5, 1900, Enumeratio District 843, Sheet No 5, dwelling 84, family 105

[3] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA, Death Horatio Vol: 356 ; Page: 135

[4] http://hallsofgeorge.wordpress.com/2008/05/09/nicknames-their-given-name-equivalents/

[5] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, Massachusetts Vital Records to 1850 , Birth, Ipswich, MA

[6] Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Malden, Return of a Death page 93 (Lucy Mason Hall).

[7] Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Malden, Return of a Death page 93 (Lucy Mason Hall).

[8] Ancestory.com Year: 1830; Census Place: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: 66; Page: 69.

[9] Births Marriages and Deaths in the Town of Malden, Ma, 1649-1850 compiled by Deloraine Corey, Cambridge, University Press 1903., pg 139

[10] Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0599728

[11] Seekonk, MA, From OUR COUNTY AND ITS PEOPLE A DESCRIPTIVE AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF BRISTOL COUNTY MASSACHUSETTS, THE BOSTON HISTORY COMPANY, PUBLISHERS 1899

[12] NEED TO ADD – THE RHODE ISLAND AMERICAN (NEGHS website) and Vital records of Norton to 1850.

[13] Ancestory.com, 1836 Providence, Rhode Island City Directory, Hall page 56-57

[14] History of Providence County, Rhode Island , Edited by Richard M. Bayles. In two volumes, illustrated. Vol. I. New York: W. W. Preston & Co., 1891.

[15] http://www.friendsofindiapointpark.org/park.html.

[16] Ancestry.com. 1840 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Year: 1840; Census Place: Seekonk , Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: 177; Page: 58. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixth Census of the United States, 1840. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1840. M704, 580 rolls.

[17] Ancestory.com 1850 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, September 20, 1850, Ass’t Marshall 374 dwelling 153, family 196

[18] Ancestory.com 1850 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, September 20, 1850, Ass’t Marshall 374 dwelling 153, family 196

[19] Ancestory.com 1860 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Somerville, Page No. 6, June 16, 1860

[20] Ancestory.com 1880 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Supervisor’s District ?, Enumeration District No 397, Page No. 6, June 2, 1880, Mary F. Parker, dwelling 58, Family 66.

[21] Ancestory.com 1870 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Malden, Page No. 5, June 2, 1870, P. Spray 363, Dwelling 26, Family 39.

[22] Ancestory.com: Greenough, Jones & Co.’s Directory of Malden, Medford, Melrose, and Everett, For 1872-3 Greenough, Jones & Co., comp. Greenough, Jones & Co.’s Directory of Malden, Medford, Melrose, and Everett, For 1872-3. Boston MA: Greenough, Jones & Co., 1872

[23] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA,, Marriages, Vol 118, Pg 152

[24] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA,, Marriages, Vol 118, Pg 152

[25] Ancestory.com 1850 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, September 20, 1850, Ass’t Marshall 374 dwelling 153, family 196; Ancestory.com 1860 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Somerville, Page No. 6, June 16, 1860, John M Campbell, dwelling 41, Family 51; Ancestory.com 1870 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Malden, Page No. 5, June 2, 1870, P. Spray 363, Dwelling 26, Family 39; Ancestory.com 1880 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Supervisor’s District ?, Enumeration District No 397, Page No. 6, June 2, 1880, Mary F. Parker, dwelling 58, Family 66.

[26] Ancestory.com, 1900 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Ward 5, June 5, 1900, Enumeratio District 843, Sheet No 5, dwelling 84, family 105

[27] Ancestory.com 1850 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, September 20, 1850, Ass’t Marshall 374 dwelling 153, family 196; Ancestory.com 1860 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Somerville, Page No. 6, June 16, 1860, John M Campbell, dwelling 41, Family 51; Ancestory.com 1870 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Malden, Page No. 5, June 2, 1870, P. Spray 363, Dwelling 26, Family 39; Ancestory.com 1880 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Supervisor’s District ?, Enumeration District No 397, Page No. 6, June 2, 1880, Mary F. Parker, dwelling 58, Family 66.

[28] Year: 1900; Census Place: Malden Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 662; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 841. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. Dwelling 61, Family 72

[29] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA,, Marriages, Vol 118, Pg 152

[30] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA,, Marriages, Vol 118, Pg 152

[31] Year: 1900; Census Place: Malden Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 662; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 841. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. Dwelling 61, Family 72

[32] Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Eighth Census of the United States, 1860. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1860. M653, 1,438 rolls.Year: 1860; Census Place: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M653_506; Page: 236; Image: 238.

[33] Year: 1870; Census Place: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_629; Page: 379; Image: 40. Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2003. Original data: 1870. Dwelling 214, Family 307

[34] Ancestory.com Year: 1880; Census Place: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_540; Family History Film: 1254540; Page: 378.3000; Enumeration District: 397; Image: 0571, Dwelling 445, Family 626.

[35] Year: 1900; Census Place: Malden Ward 4, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 662; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 841. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. Dwelling 61, Family 72

[36] Unable to find any evidence of this birth date, from my grandmother Edith Anna Haines records.

[37] Births Marriages and Deaths in the Town of Malden, Ma, 1649-1850 compiled by Deloraine Corey, Cambridge, University Press 1903., pg 349.

[38] Births Marriages and Deaths in the Town of Malden, Ma, 1649-1850 compiled by Deloraine Corey, Cambridge, University Press 1903., pg 37.

[39] Ancestory.com 1850 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, September 20, 1850, Ass’t Marshall 374 dwelling 153, family 196; Ancestory.com 1860 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Somerville, Page No. 6, June 16, 1860, John M Campbell, dwelling 41, Family 51; Ancestory.com 1870 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Malden, Page No. 5, June 2, 1870, P. Spray 363, Dwelling 26, Family 39; Ancestory.com 1880 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Supervisor’s District ?, Enumeration District No 397, Page No. 6, June 2, 1880, Mary F. Parker, dwelling 58, Family 66.

[40] Year: 1880; Census Place: Malden, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_540; Family History Film: 1254540; Page: 415.1000; Enumeration District: 399; Image: 0645. Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Dwelling 74, Family 94.

[41] Ancestory.com, 1900 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Ward 5, June 5, 1900, Enumeratio District 843, Sheet No 5, dwelling 84, family 105

[42] Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Malden Ward 7, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 662; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 851. Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls. Dwelling 213, Family 238.

[43] Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Malden Ward 7, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T624_601; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 908; Image: 1342.Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Dwelling 15, Family 29

[44] Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Malden Ward 5, Middlesex, Massachusetts; Roll: T625_713; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 276; Image: 458. Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Dwelling 141, Family 180.

[45] Births Marriages and Deaths in the Town of Malden, Ma, 1649-1850 compiled by Deloraine Corey, Cambridge, University Press 1903., pg 349.

[46] Births Marriages and Deaths in the Town of Malden, Ma, 1649-1850 compiled by Deloraine Corey, Cambridge, University Press 1903, pg 37.

[47] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA Ephraim A, Birth, Vol: 52 ; Page: 118 (handwritten)

[48] Ancesory.com, Massachusetts Directory, Malden MA, 1872-1873, page 50

[49] Ancestory.com 1850 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, September 20, 1850, Ass’t Marshall 374 dwelling 153, family 196; Ancestory.com 1860 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Somerville, Page No. 6, June 16, 1860, John M Campbell, dwelling 41, Family 51; Ancestory.com 1870 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Malden, Page No. 5, June 2, 1870, P. Spray 363, Dwelling 26, Family 39; Ancestory.com 1880 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Supervisor’s District ?, Enumeration District No 397, Page No. 6, June 2, 1880, Mary F. Parker, dwelling 58, Family 66.

[50] Ancesory.com, Massachusetts Directory, Malden MA, 1872-1873, page 128

[51] Ancestory.com, 1900 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Ward 5, June 5, 1900, Enumeratio District 843, Sheet No 5, dwelling 84, family 105

[52] Ancestory.com 1850 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, September 20, 1850, Ass’t Marshall 374 dwelling 153, family 196; Ancestory.com 1860 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Somerville, Page No. 6, June 16, 1860, John M Campbell, dwelling 41, Family 51; Ancestory.com 1870 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Malden, Page No. 5, June 2, 1870, P. Spray 363, Dwelling 26, Family 39; Ancestory.com 1880 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Supervisor’s District ?, Enumeration District No 397, Page No. 6, June 2, 1880, Mary F. Parker, dwelling 58, Family 66.

[53] Ancestory.com, 1900 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Ward 5, June 5, 1900, Enumeratio District 843, Sheet No 5, dwelling 84, family 105

[54] Malden Evening News, May 6, 1907 pg 4 column 5 and May 8, 1907 pg 2 column 2

[55] Ancestory.com, 1900 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Ward 5, June 5, 1900, Enumeratio District 843, Sheet No 5, dwelling 84, family 105

[56] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA Ephraim A, Birth, Vol: 82 ; Page: 127 (handwritten)

[57] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA, Death Horatio Vol: 356 ; Page: 135

[58] Ancestory.com 1850 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, September 20, 1850, Ass’t Marshall 374 dwelling 153, family 196; Ancestory.com 1860 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Somerville, Page No. 6, June 16, 1860, John M Campbell, dwelling 41, Family 51; Ancestory.com 1870 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Malden, Page No. 5, June 2, 1870, P. Spray 363, Dwelling 26, Family 39; Ancestory.com 1880 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Supervisor’s District ?, Enumeration District No 397, Page No. 6, June 2, 1880, Mary F. Parker, dwelling 58, Family 66.

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Generation 8: Ephriam Augustus and Ros(x)anna Aurelia Wilson

Timeline

1853

DEC 20

Birth of Ephriam Augustus

Malden, MA

1859

OCT 12

Birth of Ros(x)anna Aurelia

Boston, MA

1880

SEP 7

Age 27 & 20

Marriage of Ephraim Augustus Hall and Ros(x)anna Aurelia Wilson

Boston, Massachusetts

1881

MAR 7

Birth of Charles Milton

Malden, MA

1910

NOV 1

Age 51

Death of Ros(x)anna Aurelia

Malden, MA

1917

JAN 1

Age 63

Death of Ephriam Augustus

Malden, MA

Ephraim A. Hall was born on December 20, 1853 in Malden, MA to Horatio (laborer) and Elizabeth Hall[1].

Siblings include Horatio, Mary Elizabeth (m. Patten), David Brian Dender, Abby (m. Hough), Lucy Mason (died age 5) Ellen Maria Sophia, Horatio (died at 2 years, 4 months), Horatio and Lucy Mason #2 (editor’s note: see blog for Horatio and Elizabeth Hall for more details on these siblings)

In 1860 there is an Augustus, of the same parents, age 8 living in Malden[2].

In 1870 there is an “Aug” who is an 18 year old male apprentice living with Horatio and Elizabeth in Malden [3] (strange because Ephraim died in 1917).

In June 1880 Ephraim A. (milk dealer), age 25, is living in Malden (addresses not available) with his parents Horatio (who is a retired laborer),age 78, and Elizabeth (“Insane”), age70, brother Horatio Jr. (a grocery clerk, who was out of work for 8 months of the preceding year), age 28, sisters Lucy M. Hall (who works in a rubber factory), age 30, and Mary E. Patten, age 44, and brother-in-law David M. Patten (a Baker), age 50[4].

Ros(x)anne Aurelia Wilson was born on October, 12 1859 to David M., a paper hanger and Elizabeth, living on 6 Soittano (?), Boston.[5] (Editor’s note: Charles Milton’s birth certificate specifies a name of Roxanne, her own birth record lists Rosanne, the marriage record specifies Anna).

On September 7, 1880, Ephraim A., age 25, (a milk dealer from Malden, and confirms that parents are Horatio and Elizabeth) marries Anna Wilson, 20, (and confirms that she is from Boston, and that her parents are David and Elizabeth both born in New Brunswick) in Boston, MA. It is a first marriage for each of them[6].

Their son, Charles Milton Hall’s was born on March 7, 1881 in Malden, MA (editor’s note: more family scandal, only 6 months after the wedding). His birth certificate confirms parents as E. Aug (milkman born in Malden) and Ros(x)anna Wilson (born in Boston)[7].

In 1886 Ephraim A. is a Carpenter living with his mother, Elizabeth Hall (who is listed as a widow) on 3 Richardson Ct. Malden. In this same directory there is another entry for Augustus Hall, also a carpenter, boarding at Mrs. Horatio Hall’s Richardson Ct.[8] (editor’s note: I can find no evidence that there was both an Ephraim Augustus and an Augustus, this is believed to be a typo. It appears that the family probably called him Augustus instead of Ephraim which was also the name of an uncle: Ephraim Lane Hall).

In 1891 Ephraim A. is a boarder living at 3 Richardson Court in Malden (his parents’ address) and is working as a porter[9].

By 1900 Ephraim is a carpenter (out of work for one month last year) is married, living on 309 Forest Street in Malden (also confirmed in the 1900 city directory) with his wife Anna A. and son Chas M. His birth year is given as 1853, he is age 47. Anna was born in 1859, and is in her 40^th year. They have been married for 20 years. Anna’s parents are again confirmed as being born in New Brunswick (and she born in MA). They own their home, and there is a mortgage. Everyone in the family can read, write and speak English.

Anna’s obituary[10] is as follows:

Funeral of Mrs. E A Hall

The funeral of Mrs. Anna A, wife of E A Hall of 315 Forest Street, a well known and esteemed resident, was held at her home yesterday afternoon. Rev M C Hunt, pastor of the Forestdale Chapel conducted the services. The house was filled with relatives and friends and Mrs Mina Rich Sargent was the soloist rendering “Face to Face” “Passing out of the Shadow” “My Heavenly Home” Resolute Rebekah lodge members attended the service in a body and the usual ritual of the order was conducted by the NG Mrs. D E Kelley; V G Mrs. H R Campbell and Chap, Mrs. F.A. Magee. There was a most beautiful profusion of floral tributes from friends and relatives. The interment was at Forestdale.

Editor’s note: Odd Fellows, recognizing the need for a woman’s touch and her helpfulness in carrying out the principles of Odd Fellowship, brought into being the Rebekah degree, founded upon the principles of faithfulness, hospitality, purity and dedication to the principles of the Order as portrayed by women characters of the Bible.

REBEKAH CREED

I AM A REBEKAH:
I believe in the Fatherhood of God, the Brotherhood of man, and the Sisterhood of woman.
I believe in the watch-words of our Order – Friendship, Love and Truth.
Friendship – is like a golden chain that ties our hearts together. Love – is one of our most precious gifts, the more you give, the more you receive. Truth – is the standard by which we value people. It is the foundation of our society.
I believe that my main concern should be my God, my family and my friends. Then I should reach out to my community and the World, for in God’s eyes we are all brothers and sisters.
I AM A REBEKAH!

The following was printed after Ephraim’s death[11]:

Deaths, HALL – in Hawthorn, January 1, Ephraim A. Hall aged 63 years. Funeral Services Thursday at 2 PM from the home of his son Charles M. Hall 17 Dale Street, relatives and friends are invited to attend.

[1] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA Ephraim A, Birth, Vol: 82 ; Page: 127 (handwritten)

[2] Ancestory.com 1860 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Somerville, Page No. 6, June 16, 1860, John M Campbell, dwelling 41, Family 51

[3] Ancestory.com 1870 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Post Office Malden, Page No. 5, June 2, 1870, P. Spray 363, Dwelling 26, Family 39

[4] Ancestory.com 1880 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Supervisor’s District ?, Enumeration District No 397, Page No. 6, June 2, 1880, Mary F. Parker, dwelling 58, Family 66

[5] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Boston, MA, Rosanna Wilson, Birth Record, Vol: 125 ; Page: 79 (handwritten)

[6] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841 – 1910, Boston, MA , Marriage Record, Vol: 318 ; Page: 121 (handwritten)

[7] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841 – 1910, Malden, MA, Birth Record Charles M., Vol: 323 ; Page: 157 (handwritten)

[8] Ancestory.com, Massachusetts City Directories 1886, Malden, MA, page 127 & 128

[9] Ancestory.com, Massachusetts City Directories 1891, Malden, MA, page 166

[10] Malden Evening News, November 5, 1910

[11] Malden Evening News, January 4, 1917

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Gereration 9: Charles Milton Hall & Georgianna Clough

Timeline

1881

MAR 7

Birth of Charles Milton

Malden, MA

Abt 1882

Birth of Georgiana

Rome, NY

1904

JUN 19

Age 23

Marriage of Charles Milton Hall and Georgiana Clough

Lynn, United States

1904

DEC 8

Birth of Dr Charles George

Malden, MA

Birth & Death of David Hall (Infant)

Malden, MA

1942

DEC 21

Age 61

Death of Charles Milton

Malden, MA

1964

FEB 14

Age 81

Death of Georgiana

Malden, MA

Charles Milton was born in Malden, MA[1] [2] on March 7, 1881[3] [4].

In 1900 Chas M., age 19, was living on 309 Forest Street in Malden, MA, County of Middlesex, Ward 5 (editor’s note: I drove by this location in late 2007 and there was no longer a house with this number – the house is listed as number 315 on his son’s birth record [5] ) and is listed as a “last finisher” who can read, write and speak English[6].

He married Georgianna Clough who was born in Rome, NY[7] [8] abt 1882. According to Charles G. Hall Jr. (my uncle and Georgianna’s grandson), she was raised in Lynn, MA with an aunt, the reason is unknown. At the time her mother was also living in Lynn, MA and remarried to Frank Shipman (according to census data). Georgianna is not listed in Lynn, MA (or anyplace else) in the 1890 or 1900 census. Note that most of the 1890 census was destroyed.

There is some family connection to Singer (of Singer sewing machines). It was treated as a family fact when Charles G. Hall Jr. was growing up (see his BICN post – “before I croak notes”).

They were married in Lynn, MA on June 19, 1904[9]. Charles is a “Last Maker”, Georgianna is listed as “at home” [10] (editor’s note: Last Maker according to “Wikipedia” is a maker of wooden foot molds for cobblers).

Charles M’s parents are as Ephraim A. Hall and Roxanna Wilson and Georgianna parents are listed as Frank B Clough and Kitty Perry[11] (editor’s note: later census data lists Kitty as Shipman[12], this was also confirmed by Charles G. Hall Jr.).

An old family photo lists Georgianna’s grandparents as Evans James and Ann Perry Evans. Another photo lists “Grandma Perry Evans” who is surrounded by 5 children named as Anna Belle Palmer, Kitty Mae Palmer, Leland Spoor (?), George Spoor (?), and Georgianna Hall.

Charles and Georgianna had two children:

- Dr. Charles G. Hall, born on December 8, 1904[13] (a scandalous six months after the wedding). At the time of his birth and at least through 1906[14], the family resided at 315 Forest Street, Malden, MA[15].

- David Hall, birth date unknown, died as an infant (information from grandson Charles G. Hall)

The 1906 city directory mentions that Charles works at 551 Eastern Avenue,[16] at that address in 1900 is the Middlesex Last Company incorporated in 1894. Capital stock is valued at $15,000. Albert L. Richardson is President, Joesph W. Work Treasurer and Manager and William H Farnham, Supt. It is one of three last manufacturers in Malden.

In 1910, Charles, 29, Georgianna, 28, and son Charles, 5, have moved to 17 Dale Street (editor’s note: this home was still standing in 2007, see in photo links). Georgianna has given birth to two children, but only one is living. Charles is still employed as a last maker in the industry of last finisher. On April 15, 1910 Charles was out of work; however he had worked for the entire year in 1909. He owned the home, with a mortgage[17].

In the 1917/18 WWI draft registration he is described as medium height and build with hazel eyes and brown hair[18]. Charles is working as a Last Maker for Maplewood Last Co. on Eastern Avenue in Malden. This could possibly be Maplewood Last Works on 865 Eastern Ave, incorporated in 1917, capital $25,000 Richard H Splaine in the President and Daniel M Smalle is the treasurer.

In 1920 the family is still living at this address. In 1920 Charles, 38, is a wage worker in a shoe factory in the position of last maker[19]. The home is now owned mortgage free.

In the 1935 Malden directory Charles M a builder and Georgianna are living at 138 Lawrence Street in Malden.

In April of 1942 Charles completed a WWII draft registration card. His address was listed as 138 Lawrence Street, Malden, MA. He works for himself at home and has no telephone [20] (Editor’s note: I have in my possession an old sign of Charles Milton’s which lists a 4 digit phone number).

Charles Milton died on December 21, 1942; his obituary as follows[21]:

Charles Milton Hall fatally stricken at Longwood, FL.

Well known dog fancier had suffered with angina pectoris and was taken to the sanitarium Friday. Lived for many years on Baker Hill and later at Linden. Son, Dr. Charles G. Hall with him when end came. Body to be brought here for funeral services.

Charles Milton Hall, 64, well know dog fancier and for many years a resident of Dale St on Baker Hill and late a resident of 138 Lawrence St., Linden, passed away yesterday at Longwood, FL according to a dispatch received here. His son, Dr. Charles Hall, veterinarian was with him at the end, with Mrs. Georgianna Clough Hall, wife of the deceased.

Stricken on Friday

Mr. Hall who has passed the winter in Florida for the past six years had suffered from angina pectoris for some time. He was taken ill on Friday at his home at Longwood near Orlando and was removed to the Longwood sanitarium. Dr. Hall was called by telegram and left at once. He will accompany the body home.

The deceased had lived in Lynn before coming to Malden and was a member of one of Malden’s oldest families. He was interested in greyhound dogs for many years and also in the real estate business. He had lived in Linden about 12 years.

Surviving are his wife and son Dr Hall; also two grandchildren.

(editor’s note: angina pectoris is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease. Angina is a symptom of a condition called myocardial ischemia. It occurs when the heart muscle or myocardium doesn’t get as much blood hence as much oxygen as it needs)

Georgianna died on February 14, 1964. Her obituary is as follows[22]:

Georgianna Hall

Mrs. Georgianna (Clough) Hall, 82, of 138 Lawrence St. Malden, died Wednesday suddenly at her home. Born in Rome, N.Y. she had made her home in Malden for the past 61 years. She was the wife of the late Charles M. Hall.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Leo M Norton Funeral Home (editors note: Leo Norton was a very good friend of her son and my grandfather Charles G. Hall), 287 Main Street, Malden, with Rev. William P Gray of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial will be in Forest Dale Cemetary.

Surviving are a son, Charles G. Hall, veterinarian, of 228 Main St, Malden, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

[1] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA, Birth Record Charles Milton Vol: 323 ; Page: 157 (handwritten)

[2] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA ,Birth Record Charles George Vol: 543; Page: 519 (handwritten)

[3] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA, Birth Record Charles Milton Vol: 323 ; Page: 157 (handwritten)

[4] Source Citation: Roll: MIUSA1939B_082448; Local board: Middlesex , Massachusetts.

Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Fourth Registration. National Archives and Records Administration Branch locations: National Archives and Records Administration Region Branches.

[5] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA ,Birth Record Charles George Vol: 543; Page: 519 (handwritten)

[6] Ancestory.com 1900 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Ward 5, Precinct 2, Supervisor’s District 115, Enumeration District No 845, Sheet No. 1 June 1, 1900, dwelling 13, Family 14

[7] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA, Marriage Record Charles M. & Georgianna Vol: 547 ; Page: 488 (handwritten)

[8] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA ,Birth Record Charles George Vol: 543; Page: 519 (handwritten)

[9] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA ,Marriage Record Charles M. & Georgianna Vol: 547 ; Page: 488 (handwritten)

[10] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA ,Marriage Record Charles M. & Georgianna Vol: 547 ; Page: 488 (handwritten)

[11] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA ,Marriage Record Charles M. & Georgianna Vol: 547 ; Page: 488 (handwritten)

[12] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA ,Marriage Record Charles M. & Georgianna Vol: 547 ; Page: 488 (handwritten)

[13] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA ,Birth Record Charles George Vol: 543; Page: 519 (handwritten)

[14] Ancestory.com: Massachusetts City Directories > Malden > 1906 > H

[15] NewEnglandAncestors.org, Massachusetts Vital Records, 1841–1910, Malden, MA ,Birth Record Charles George Vol: 543; Page: 519 (handwritten)

[16] Ancestory.com: Massachusetts City Directories > Malden > 1906 > H

[17] Ancestory.com 1910 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Ward 5, Precinct 2, Supervisor’s District 119, Enumeration District No 911, Sheet No. 11, April 20, 1910, Nellie F. Willis,, dwelling 183, Family 211

[18] Source Citation: Registration Location: Middlesex County, Massachusetts; Roll: 1674359; Draft Board: 2. Source Information: Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States, Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. M1509, 4,582 rolls.

[19] Ancestory.com 1920 Federal Census, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, City of Malden, Ward 5, Precinct 2, Supervisor’s District 140 (crossed out and 4 written in), Enumeration District No 277, Sheet No. 21, January 26, 1920, Bermard F Doris, dwelling 359, Family 420

[20] Source Citation: Roll: MIUSA1939B_082448; Local board: Middlesex , Massachusetts.

[21] Malden Evening News, December 22, 1942, page 1, column 7

[22] Malden Evening News, February 13, 1964, page 4, column 1

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Mayflower Connection?

Still to be proven, but it’s possible that we are connected to the Mayflower through Brian:

Edward Winslow

1560-1631

Margaret Winslow	Mayflower Passenger Edward Winslow (1595-1655)
Phebe Hicks
Mary Watson
Thomas Leonard
Joanna Leonard
Abaih Crossman
Brian Hall

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About – George Hall of Taunton’s Genealogy

This blog is to help capture all of the information that this branch of the Hall family has gathered and perhaps attract some of our cousins to help expand our knowledge of our common ancestors.

USE THE SECTION ENTITLED “CATEGORIES“, BELOW, TO SELECT A HALL FAMILY AND READ WHAT I HAVE LEARNED OF THEM. THE CATEGORY “GENERAL” LISTS SOME THINGS THAT I HAVE LEARNED THAT HAVE HELPED ME INTERPRET SOME OF MY FINDINGS.

THE LINKS ABOVE WILL EVENTUALLY GIVE SOME OF THE INFORMATION THAT I HAVE LEARNED ABOUT MY GRANDMOTHER AND ALL OF MY G-GRANDMOTHERS’ FAMILIES.

Our Hall family is from the following line:

12. Me→

11. Robert Hall (Malden, MA, 1935-1993)→

10. Dr Charles George Hall (Malden, MA, 1904-1976)→

9. Charles Milton Hall (Malden, MA, 1881-1942)→

8. Ephriam Augustus Hall (Malden, MA, 1852-1917)→

7. Horatio Hall (b. Norton, MA; d. Malden, MA, 1802-1884)→

6. Major Brian Hall (b. Norton, MA; d. Seekonk, MA 1762-1833)→

5. Brian Hall (Norton, MA, 1727-1788)→

4, John Hall (b. Taunton, MA; d. Raynham, MA, 1693-1766)→

3. John Hall (Taunton, MA, 1672-1708)→

2. John Hall (Taunton, MA, 1639/40-1693/4)→

1. George Hall (b. Eng?; d. Taunton, MA, abt. 1610 -1669) founder of Taunton & proprietor of Taunton Iron works

Think you are related? Check on Y-Search (user: GDKB9) to see if your DNA matches ours: http://www.ysearch.org/

You can reach me at: LLittle62@roadrunner.com

Link to the Hall DNA project: http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nhatcher/hall/HDNAtest.htm

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Generation 5: Brian Hall and Abaih Crossman

Generation 6: Major Brian Hall and Polly Lane

Land Deeds 1725/6 Hannah/John Hall

John Hall (and 2nd wife Hannah) 1766 Probate

Probate of Brian Hall 1782/83 (wife Abaih)

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Generation 7: Horatio Hall and Elizabeth Pinder

Generation 8: Ephriam Augustus and Ros(x)anna Aurelia Wilson

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