Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Hall, Thomas H 1862 - 
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Author: Bio/Gen Record LaSalle/Grundy 1900

Thomas H. Hall

Among the most loyal of the citizens of Morris are many who are numbered among 
the native sons of Illinois. This number includes Mr. Hall, an enterprising 
dry-goods merchant, who was born in the city which is still his home, December 
17, 1862. His parents, Francis and Margaret (Rankin) Hall, were both natives 
of Scotland. In the year1855 the father came to the United States, and was 
married in Sycamore, Illinois.

Thomas H. Hall was reared in Morris and to its public-school system he is 
indebted for his education. He entered upon his business career as a grocer’s 
clerk at the age of eighteen, but soon accepted the position of salesman in 
the dry-goods store of C. S. Beach & Sons, where he remained for six years, a 
most trusted and faithful employe. During that time he applied himself most 
diligently to the work, mastering the business in every detail; and when, in 
connection with George Winsor, on the 1st of May, 1886, he bought out his 
employers, he was well fitted to carry on the store.  Under the firm name of 
Winsor & Hall the dry-goods business was conducted until the 1st of March, 
1890, when Mr. Hall became sole proprietor. He has since been alone in 
business and to-day he ranks among the leading merchants of his native town, 
being the owner of a large double store which is fully stocked with dry-goods, 
notions and carpets. In 1892 he added a millinery department and each branch 
of the business receives a liberal patronage.

An important event in the life of Mr. Hall occurred in the spring of 1892, 
when was celebrated his marriage to Lena Gebhard, a daughter of Louis Gebhard, 
of Morris. They have a pleasant home and enjoy the friendship of many of the 
best citizens of Grundy county. Mr. Hall is a member of the Knights of Pythias 
fraternity. He has taken no active part in political affairs, preferring to 
devote his energies to his business interests, in which he is meeting with a 
very creditable success. He commands the public confidence by his 
straightforward methods and his uniform courtesy, and therefore receives the 
public patronage.

Additional Comments:
Source:  Biographical and Genealogical Record of La Salle and Grundy Counties 
Illinois, Volume 11, Chicago, 1900, pages 560-561

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