of Lorain County, Ohio · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Orrin Hall
parentsAvery Hall
Orrin Hall⚭ Louisa Kingsbury
childrenCharles M. Hall · Albert Hall · Andrew Hall · Mary Hall
Their story
What the record says
Commemorative Biographical Record, Ohio.
Subject of the sketch.
Was six years old when the family came to Ohio (c.1822), so born c.1816.
Limited schooling (no schoolhouses in Brighton township for nine years).
At sixteen learned the mason, bricklayer and plasterer trades under A. Briggs.
Worked as a journeyman in 28 states and Upper Canada.
Married Louisa Kingsbury Nov 1, 1843.
Located on part of the old Kingsbury homestead, later moved to a 115-acre farm in Brighton township.
Retired from active work since 1888.
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