Obituaries for John William Hall, 1827-1901

Waco Times-Herald, 1901
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Thu., May 16 (2-6): Col. J. W. Hall died at 12 last night at his residence at 1016 South 4th. A Mexican War veteran and pioneer Texan. Funeral today by the Odd Fellows. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Fri., May 17 (5-3): Funeral of Col. John W. Hall. Born April 8, 1827, Hickman Co., Tenn. Moved with his parents in 1828 to Green Co., Alabama. In 1835, to Sumpter Co., Alabama, and in 1846 to Gonzales, Texas. April 1846, joined Capt. Ben McCulloch's company of Texas Rangers and took part in the Mexican War. On June 3, 1847, married Miss Mary F. Mauldin, daughter of Dr. William P. Mauldin. Lived in Caldwell and Gonzales counties. In 1862, joined Willis, battallion  in the Civil War. Lost wife in 1875. Was on the Pacific coast for 18 years, mining. Worked for Hubert Howe Bancroft. To Waco in 1890. Married Miss Alice Richey.

Source: Early Waco Obituaries and Various Related Items, 1874 – 1908,Compiled and Edited by John M. Usry, Published by Central Texas Genealogical Society, Inc,. Waco‑McLennan County Library, 1717 Austin Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701