John James Hall

As printed in 1909

JOHN JAMES HALL.

John James Hall has for some years engaged in the abstract and title guarantee business, while various other interests have also felt the stimulus of his energy and determined business policy. He was born in Dayton, August 7, 1860, and spent his youthful days in the acquirement of an education in the parochial schools, but at the age of fourteen put aside his text-books to provide for his own support, his first employment being in the office of the recorder of Montgomery county, where he occupied a clerical position until eighteen years of age.

In 1894, in partnership with Edward T. Hall, he established an abstract business, in which he has continued until the present time. He soon became recognized for his accuracy, promptness and reliability — qualities which have secured for him a liberal patronage. He has not confined his efforts alone to one line, however, but has sought out other profitable fields and various enterprises have been benefited by his cooperation and sound business judgment. He is now the president of the Phillips House Hotel Company; president of the Miami Land & Title Company; president of the Dayton Saw Mill & Lumber Company; vice president of the American Loan & Savings Association; president of the Enid (Okla.) Development Company; a director in the Enid Street Railway Company; a director in the Dayton Breweries Company; and vice president of the Dayton Street Railroad Construction Company. Llis investments have been judiciously placed and his interests now cover a wide range, so that his financial returns are substantial. In business affairs he manifests sound judgment and keen discrimination being rarely, if ever, at fault in his judgment concerning the value of a situation or its opportunities. He is also connected with the Dayton Chamber of Commerce and is thus allied with many movements for promoting the welfare of the city.

In 1883 occurred the marriage of Mr. Hall and Miss Jennie Crowe, of Dayton, and they now have two children, Adelaide M. and Robert J. Mr. Hall belongs to St. Joseph Catholic church and in politics is a democrat, but not active in the work of the party. He has always preferred to concentrate his energies upon his business affairs and as he has felt that experience has developed his powers he has extended his efforts into various lines and is today recognized as a valued factor in the commercial and financial circles of the city.

As printed in History of the city of Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio (1909). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.