My Genealogy Hound

EDWARD BURDETTE HALL, one of the enterprising farmers of Freetown, was born in Freetown, November 21, 1854. He is a son of Lester and Louisa (Underwood) Hall. Lester Hall, the father of our subject, was a native of New England. When a young man he moved to the town of Cortlandville, but being dissatisfied with his new surroundings, he changed his residence to the town of Freetown, and located on the farm of Marcus Jacobs.

After living there a short time he moved to the farm which our subject now owns. Mr. Hall is a most active member of the Methodist Church, to which he has devoted much of his time. In the church he has held positions of prominence, for the discharge of the duties of which he has proved himself well fitted, having been an honored class-leader for many years. In his views he is positive and unwavering, firmly believing that the old style Methodists are scriptural in their doctrines and policy, and yet he is liberal enough to allow others the same freedom and independence of opinion that he claims for himself. He married Louisa Underwood, and as a result of this happy union three children were born to them, of whom Edward is the only one living, the others having died in their infancy.

Mr. Edward Burdette Hall is mainly self-educated, having received his education in the common schools. He is an intelligent and well informed business man, and is endowed with those traits of character that lead to success. He was reared on a farm, and had an inherited, as well as an acquired, aptitude for agricultural pursuits that led him to adopt farming for his life work. The farm he now occupies lies west of Freetown Corners and consists of 141 acres of highly improved land. He also owns 13 acres of woodland. This farm is considered one of the best equipped farms in the town, and the place, under his judicious management and the application of modern methods in carrying it on, has increased in value ever since it came in his possession.

Politically, Mr. Hall is a pronounced Republican, and is a recognized leader. His qualifications eminently fit him for important positions, and his fellow-citizens appreciate this fact, as he has represented his party in county conventions, served as constable and is now serving his second term as road commissioner. Our subject married Annie Barry, a daughter of Daniel Barry, who was of English birth. To Mr. and Mrs. Hall were born two children, Nora, born November 4, 1880; and Gaius. Socially, he is a member of the Freetown Grange of Freetown. His life has been one of energy and industry, by the aid of which he has risen to an enviable and honorable position in life.