W. M. Hall
W. M. Hall was born in Champaign County, Ohio, May 11, 1838. Until twenty years old he remained with his parents, engaged in farming and running a saw-mill. He then went to Illinois and secured a position as clerk in a clothing store, where he remained two years and then returned to Ohio. When the war broke out, Putnam like, he left his plow standing in the field and shouldered his musket. He enlisted in the 45th Ohio Vol. Inf., Colonel Benj. Runkle, and was mustered into service at Columbus, and, serving his enlistment, returned home. About a year later he re-enlisted, this time in the 192d Ohio, Colonel Butterfield, and was mustered with Company C as orderly sergeant. He went at once to Harper’s Ferry, thence to Charleston, Winchester, Aquia Creek, and Mt. Jackson. He then participated in all the movements of his regiment, and was finally discharged Sept. 7, 1865, at Columbus, Ohio. Returning to the peaceful walks of life, he resumed farming, which he followed until 1872. In 1875 he moved to Sidney and engaged in the agricultural implement business, which he has since conducted. He was city marshal two years. He was married April 23, 1861, to Miss Mary E. Woodard, who has borne him five children, named Uretta E., Alice J., Sarah E., Anna F., and James F. (died April 18, 1873).
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883