William I. Hall

 

William I. Hall, resident of section 14, came in the spring of 1857 with his family to Wayne Township. He was born in Piscataquis Co., Maine, Oct. 23, 1828. His parents were Nicholas and Huldah (Taylor) Hall, natives of Maine, where they died. Eleven Children were born to them, William being the third. He received a common school education. After becoming of age he followed farming.

He was married Oct. 29, 1850 to Martha H. Lambert, born in Maine, Nov. 2, 1834, where they remained until coming to their present residence. They are members of the Baptist Church, of which Mr. Hall is deacon. Their children are: Sarah, E., now Mrs. Stephen A. Clark; Emma J., now Mrs. James O. Pillsbury, and Etta E., Now Mrs. Victor O. Duryee. Mr. Hall is republican in politics and has held local offices. His farm contains 160 acres under a good state of cultivation.

 

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Transcribed by Gordon Felland, July 2003