James Hall
James Hall, deceased, was born in Virginia October 2, 1788. He was a bricklayer and stone mason by trade, which he followed as his principal business for many years, and then he turned his attention to farming, which he made his business during the remainder of his days. January 9, 1817, he married Miss Ruth Mills, of Virginia, born May 9, 1798. Shortly after their marriage they came to Ohio, and located in Montgomery County, remained about seventeen years, or until 1834, when they moved to Miami County, remained about thirteen years. In 1847 they came to Shelby County, purchased 160 acres of land in the south half of section 4, Turtle Creek Township, on which they passed the remainder of their days. Mr. Hall served in the war of 1812. He died in September, 1862. His companion survived him until February, 1867. They reared a family of ten children, viz., Jonathan P., George H., Amanda M., Martha E., James M., Thomas W., William D., Joseph L., Mary E., and John D., all of whom are yet living except James M. and Joseph L. James M. was killed by lightning in Sidney in July, 1857. Joseph L. died December 24, 1849.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883