Thomas M. Hall
Thomas M. Hall, son of James and Ruth Hall, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, July 5, 1827. He came to Shelby County with his parents in 1847, and settled in Turtle Creek Township. He has made farming his principal business, and now owns one-half of his father’s home farm in section 4, Turtle Creek Township, where he now resides. October 15, 1857, he married Miss Amanda J., daughter of John and Ella Hutchison. Miss Hutchison was born in Greene County, Ohio, December 5, 1834, and was brought to Shelby County by her parents in 1835, who settled in Turtle Creek Township on section 16. Mr. and Mrs. Hall settled on a farm in Turtle Creek Township, and have since resided in Turtle Creek with the exception of one year, during which time they were residents of Franklin Township. They moved on the farm where they are now living in 1869. They have a family of six children, viz., R. Ella, Martha M., John F., Ida M., Eva J., and Anna E. Mr. Hall filled the office of trustee for Turtle Creek Township two terms.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883