Bio of Hall, George W. (b.1824) Wabasha Co., MN
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Hall, George W., (deceased) became a resident of Wabasha in 1857, engaging
in the sale of furniture. He was born in Perry county, Pennsylvania,
December 6, 1824. His parents, Moses and Catharine Hall, were natives of
the same state. He was reared on a farm, and engaged in the grocery trade
in Muscatine, Iowa, in 1854. Sarah Butturff, daughter of Frederick and
Elizabeth Butturff, of Pennsylvania, was born in Cumberland county, same
state, February 28, 1825. The latter was united in marriage with Mr. Hall
February 6, 1849, and still survives him. After three years of trade in
Iowa our subject came to Wabasha, and opened a furniture store in
partnership with Mrs. Hall's brother, Samuel Butturff. In 1860 he took up
a homestead in Glasgow township, on which he dwelt three years. Being in
delicate health, he sold out and returned to Wabasha. Here he was some
time a clerk in Weatherbee's store. For some years after this he kept a
meat-market. He built one house in South Wabasha when he first came here.
He afterward bought and improved others. At his death, May 7, 1870, he was
possessed of two adjoining residences on Alleghaney street, now owned by
his widow. Mr. Hall was a member of the Masonic brotherhood. Having little
education himself, he appreciated the value of schools, and was active in
fostering them. He was a contributor to the support of all churches, but
the Episcopal was his favorite. He was a firm adherent of the democratic
party in politics. The third child and only daughter, Anna, married John
A. Canfield, of Kellogg, and is now deceased. The sons, in order of birth,
are: Henry W., Greenfield; William Parker and George W., Prairie View,
Kansas.