HALL-John M. - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

John M. HALL was born in Washington County NY October 1810. He was brought up on a farm. In 1832, he went to Fountain County, Indiana. He held various offices of trust being at one time county recorder. In 1860 he went to Kirksville, Missouri and engaged in the mercantile business for two years when he came to Paxton in 1862. In 1838 he married Miss Nancy Nichols a native of Ohio. They had 3 children. Mr. Hall was supervisor of Patton Twp several years and held the office of police magistrate for many years. He was well liked and enjoyed the confidence of the people.