HALL BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri ==================================================================== HALL, J. D. - b: 1828 Stokes Co, NC source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 692 residence: Bogard Twp J. D. Hall. The subject of this sketch came originally from Stokes County, North Carolina, where he was born October 11, 1828, the son of William and Rhoda Hall, nee Readford, who were also born in North Carolina. J. D. was the seventh of a family of fourteen children. When he was about six years old his parents took up their residence in Moniteau County, Missouri, and here he was reared to manhood on a farm and educated in the subscription schools of the county. From the age of twenty to twenty-five years, he worked at blacksmithing, after which he became interested in the occupation of farming, which he has since continued. In 1868 he removed to Henry County. His farm consists of 280 acres, all under fence, and is giving some attention to the cattle business, feeding at present about forty-five head. July 20, 1858, Mr. Hall married Miss Mary Cornell, a native of Jackson County, Missouri, born November 16, 1831 They have seven children : Walter F., Oreon O., Jessie D., Alice C., Albert H., Hickman B. and Cora Belle. Mr. H. is connected with the Baptist Church, and is also a member of the Masonic order. ==================================================================== HALL, Theodore E. - b: 1877 Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO source: 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co - page: 667 residence: Honey Creek Twp Theodore E. Hall, a progressive farmer and stockman of Honey Creek township, is a native of Henry County. He was born in Bogard township in 1877, a son of A. J. and Juliza J. (Cornett) Hall, both natives of Missouri. The father was born in Moniteau County and the mother in Jackson County. A. J. Hall was a Confederate veteran and served throughout the Civil War. He came to Henry County shortly after the close of the war and located in Bogard township, where he now resides. To A. J. and Juliza J. (Cornett) Hall were born the following children: Mrs. Ida May Hudson, Urich, Missouri; Van W., Urich, Missouri; Mrs. Lula May Elliott, Moniteau County, Missouri; T. B. and B. W., twins; T. B., the subject of this sketch and B. W., a farmer and stockman in Honey Creek township. T. B. Hall was reared in Henry County and received his education in the public schools. He remained at home with his father until he was twenty-eight years of age. He now owns a valuable farm one-half mile north of Hartwell, which contains 340 acres. This was formerly known as the John W. Page place and is regarded as one of the best farms in western Henry County. Mr. Hall was married in 1905 to Miss Bessie Page, a daughter of John W. Page of Big Creek township. Later the family moved to Honey Creek township, where the parents both died and their remains are buried in the Page Cemetery in Big Creek township. To Mr. and Mrs. Hall have been born three children, two of whom are living: Florence May and Frances Lee, living; Bessie Ethel Hall, died January 8, 1910, buried at Norris Cemetery, Honey Creek township. Mr. Hall is a member of the Masonic Lodge at Urich and one of the substantial citizens of Henry County. ==================================================================== HALL, William F. - b: 1869 Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO source: 1919 History of Henry Co MO, Uel W. Lamkin, Historical Publishing Co - page: 825 residence: Clinton, Clinton Twp William F. Hall, president and manager of the Industrial Iron Works of Clinton, Missouri, represents one of the important industrial institutions of Henry County. Mr. Hall is a native son of this County. He was born at Shawnee Mound, March 1, 1869, a son of Frank and Sarah (Arnold) Hall, Frank Hall, the father, was born in Orange, New Jersey. His mother died when he was a child and when he was thirteen years old he went to Ohio, where he grew to manhood, and when the Civil War broke out he enlisted in an Ohio Regiment, and after the expiration of his term of enlistment he next enlisted in an Iowa regiment and served until the close of the war. He was taken prisoner at Richmond, Kentucky, by the Confederates, but escaped shortly after his capture. He was in Georgia with his regiment when General Lee surrendered. After the war he returned to Ohio and in 1867 came to Missouri and settled in Shawnee township, Henry County. He followed farming there about two years, when he came to Clinton and engaged in the boot and shoe business, which he followed until his death. He was a lifelong Republican and always active in his party organization. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Grand Army of the Republic. He was a substantial citizen, and during the course of his business career built up a reputation for honesty and integrity, which is a lasting heritage to his descendants. Sarah (Arnold) Hall, mother of William F. Hall, was a native of Ohio, and now resides at her home in Clinton at Sixth and Franklin streets. Frank and Sarah (Arnold) Hall were the parents of three children: William F., the subject of this sketch; C. E., who is engaged in the electrical business at Wichita, Kansas; and Frances, now the wife of W. E. Myers, Clinton, Missouri. William F. Hall was reared in Clinton, educated in the public schools and graduated from the Clinton High School. He then entered Lampkin's Academy and was graduated from that institution. He then entered the University of Missouri and was graduated from the electrical engineering course in the Class of 1891. He was then engaged as an electrical engineer, superintending the installing of electrical machinery in Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, and Illinois. In 1895, he purchased an interest in the Industrial Iron Works of Clinton, and that institution was operated under the firm name of Pierce & Hall for five years. In 1900, Mr. Hall became the sole proprietor and conducted the business until 1907, when the factory was incorporated, and Mr. Hall became president and manager, and holds that position at the present time. When he became interested in this plant they were doing a general machine and foundry business on a moderate scale, and he immediately enlarged the capacity of the plant and added much machinery. They are the builders of what is known as the "Industrial Engine." It is a very successful gas engine and regarded as one of the best engines on the market for the purposes for which it is constructed. It is manufactured in sizes ranging from two to twenty horse- power, and this engine is in great demand throughout the country. They have recently constructed a type of locomobile. which is the first machine of this kind ever built, which is constructed in the form of a truck designed for heavy hauling purposes, the first one built was for the Miller & Spangler Coal Company, which has proved very successful for hauling coal from the mines to the railroad. The Industrial Iron Works manufactures sawmills, coal mining machinery, and all kinds of steam and gas engines, repairing and rebuilding, as well as new work. They have recently added a garage and other additional space for machine work. The floor space of the machine shop is 40x145 feet and the garage is 60x145. They employ from fifteen to twenty men, mostly skilled mechanics, and frequently have employed as high as twenty-five. The Industrial Iron Works of Clinton was established in 1888 by A. H. Crandall, in a very small way as a repair shop. Its initial home was near the Frisco roundhouse. Shortly afterwards it was removed to Center street, and about a year later to the present location on South Washington street. Michael Hanna, later became a partner of Crandall and the business was conducted by them until Crandall was killed in a railroad accident. J. N. Pierce then became Hanna's partner. Later Pierce became the owner of the business and he later sold a half interest to Mr. Hall as above stated, and since Mr. Hall became connected with it, the business has had a rapid development until it has reached its present magnitude. William F. Hall was united in marriage December 28, 1892, to Miss Lucy Hallie Pierce, a daughter of Rev. J. M. Pierce of Clinton, a sketch of whom appears in this volume. To Mr. and Mrs. Hall have been born four children: Mildred, a graduate of the Clinton High School, and later a student at the University of Missouri, now the wife of C. K. Wilkerson, superintendent of the city schools at Mena, Arkansas; Helen, who was educated in the Clinton High School, of which she is a graduate, University of Missouri, and Baker University at Baldwin, Kansas; Wilma, also a graduate of Clinton High School, and is now specializing in music at DuPauw University at Greencastle, Indiana; and Vivian, a student in the Clinton High School. Mr. Hall is a stanch Republican and takes a keen interest in political matters, having for a number of years been active in his party organization. He has served as chairman of the Republican County Central Committee and also chairman and secretary of the Republican City Committee. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, Woodmen of the World, and he and the other members of his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. ==================================================================== HALL, William W. - b: 1823 Stokes Co, NC source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 691 residence: Bogard Twp William W. Hall, farmer and stock raiser, section 13, was born in Stokes County, North Carolina, March 26, 1823. His parents were William and Rhoda (Readford) Hall, also natives of North Carolina. The subject of this sketch was the third of fourteen children, and when he was nine years old the family removed to Moniteau County, Missouri, when he was brought up to labor on a farm. For a time he attended the subscription schools, and when about 25 years old, engaged in farming, which occupation he has since followed. In 1870 he came to Henry County. His farm is one of the best improved in the township, and is well adapted to the raising of stock and grain. It contains 410 acres. Mr. Hall is a large cattle feeder. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and also belongs to the Masonic fraternity. March 9, 1847, he was married to Miss Nancy J. McDaniel. She was born in Cole County, Missouri, March 29, 1829. They have nine children, Rhoda J. John W., James R., Sarah A., Fannie E., Jackson D., Henry O., Van Buren and Alonzo E. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. 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