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GEORGE L. HALL, the efficient superintendent of the Easthampton poor farm, is a native of Simsbury, Conn., where he was born March 28, 1861. His parents were William R. and Mary (Hiland) Hall, the former of whom was born in Vermont in 1840.

William R. Hall followed the calling of agriculturist with good success. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, he entered the army as a volunteer, and during his service received a shell wound in his ankle. Prior to receiving his honorable discharge he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. He died at Simsbury in 1891. His wife, who was born in Ireland, bore him seven children, of whom a daughter died in infancy and a son when four years of age. The living are as follows: William H. Hall, a successful merchant in Simsbury; George L.; Frederick C., living on the old homestead; Nellie E., residing with her brothers on the farm; and Joseph L., who assists his brother in the management of the homestead place. Their mother, who lives with them, receives a widow’s pension.

George L. Hall, who was reared to farm life, received a good common-school education. At fifteen years of age he began to work for himself. He had been engaged in different places before he came to Easthampton in 1890 to take charge of the poor farm. It is a salaried position, and Mr. Hall in his management has proved himself the right man for the place. The house is large and commodious, and the farm, which is small, is in an excellent state of cultivation. There are at present between fifteen and twenty inmates in the institution.

He was married on February 9, 1889, to Miss Margaret Buckner, of Easthampton, a daughter of Clement Buckner and his wife, whose maiden name was’ Christina Hannah. Her father was born in Germany, and her mother was a native of Scotland. The former died in 1880, leaving his widow with three children, namely: George L. Buckner, a Deputy Sheriff, residing in Easthampton; Clement Buckner, also living in Easthampton; and Mrs. Hall. In his political relations Mr. Hall is a Republican. He and his wife are highly esteemed members of the Congregational church.