John Hall's biography, Colon, St Joesph County, Michigan

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JOHN W. HALL
Was born in Ontario, Canada, Aug. 12, 1833, and was a son of John and
Mary (Barton) Hall, deceased. He was married to Mary A. Sanderson, who
was born in Centerville, Oct. 15, 1862.  She was born there Dec. 1,
1847, and was a daughter of John and Orpha (Logan) Sanderson, long ago
deceased.  Their family consists of two children, Isaac and Kittie,
the latter being an adopted child.  When treason trailed our flag in
the dust, our subject was enrolled Aug. 25, 1861, when 24 years of
age; he entered the ranks of Co. A, 11th Mich. V.I.  In 1862 he was
confined in hospital at Columbia, Tenn., two months, suffering with
typhoid fever.  In 1861 he was given a leave of absence of two days
and reported for duty at end of time.  He was detailed at Bargetown,
Ky., to guard bridge four weeks. He also took part in considerable
scouting, skirmishing, guard and garrison duty, and was honorably
discharged July 3, 1862, at Nashville, Tenn.  His brother Henry was
also in service.  Comrade Hall has been deputy sheriff four years,
constable twenty-one years; he is a member of Little Post, No. 131,
and his wife belongs to W.R.C.; he is a liveryman and his address is
Colon, Mich.


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