Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 54
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 1/7/1834
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 3/4/1912
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/6/1912
City: Battle Creek, MI
County: Calhoun County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Julia Stiles about 1855; children: Effie J, Charles H. and 2 others
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: mason, contractor
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Battle Creek schools and the Vermontville Academy
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Moses and Mary (Westover) Hall. Hhe enlisted in the army 1/17/1862 Promoted to Full Captain on 9/17/1862; commissioned an officer in Company D, Michigan 13th Infantry Regiment on 17 Jan 1862; mustered out on 1/16/1865 at Savannah, GA.P romoted to Full Lt Colonel on 4/11/1865. With his brother Charles, he became the leading contractor in masonry in Battle Creek and vicinity. He served as Aaderman in the city council and as mayor.
Notable Facts:
He was the first white child born in Battle Creek.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , Normal School, State Capitol and Public Buildings
City of Residence: Battle Creek
County of Residence Calhoun
District Description: City of Battle Creek; townships of Athens, Battle Creek, Bedford, Burlington, Emmett, LeRoy, Newton, Pennfield and Tekonsha
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Bibliography:
MIBiog 1:363; USCen 1870, 1880, 1910; Michiganology; Manual 1889 p.643
