James Hall

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Revolutionary War Action

James Hall bought a farm of 215 acres, Sep. 1771, on Buffalo Creek, in what is now Rockbridge County, VA., the grantors being John Long and his wife Jane. He became a member of Capt. John Murray's company in 1774 and saw service at Point Pleasant where his captian was slain in battle. In 1777, he was made a Captian of Botetourt Militia and led his company to Fort Randolph, which had been erected on the ruins of Fort Blair, at Point Pleasant. (Capt. John Stuart, in his narrative, cited in Thwaites-Kellogg: frontier Defense on the Upper Ohio, 1777-1778, page 159, the name was not John but James, confirmed by court Record. This same James Hall was "charged with suspicion of felony in being concerned in the murder of Chief Cornstalk Indian, his son and two other chiefs of the Indians on the tenth day of November last", by the Rockbridge County Court, April 18, 1778. The case was called 5 times and finally dismissed.

Upon his farm, bought in 1771, he erected a stone house which is still standing (as of 1962) in view of the Old Oxford Presbyterian Church. It is said that Capt. Hall lies buried in one of the many unmarked graves in the grave-yard of the church where many members of his family and their families are buried.

James married Mary Robertson on 11 Dec 1759 in Virginia. Mary was born before 1739; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

May have instead been born in Scotland.

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The Halls originally emigrated from Scotland to Ireland and then to the US, settling in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, later moving to Virginia near the James River. William acquired a land grant. After a few years he and his wife, Jean, bought a parcel of the Bordon Grant and other properties. All of these lands were deeded to his sons. The Halls moved to Washington County, settling on the south side of Watuga River. Their home was used as a stage coach inn, where dignitaries of the day were frequent visitors (1725). Including vistors who came straight to Virginia from Ulster, Ireland.

Colony of Virginia, being in a low state of health and calling to mind the Mortality of the Body and the uncertainity of life. I hereby make this my last will and testament commiting my soul to God who gave it, and my Body to the Dust to be buried in a christian like and decent manner. at the descretion of my Executors hereafter nominated and appointed and as to such worldly goods as it has pleased God to bless me with, I dispose of in the manner and form following. cows, one bay horse, saddle and bridle, two beds, bedsteads and furniture, one young wench named Moll, twenty pounds Virginia currency, one half of my hogs, all my wheat, hay and corn and ruff fodder now on the plantation. Her living on the plantation her lifetime. One chest, two potts and bails, half my peuter, one Bible. and real to be sold at publick vendew as soon as convenient. equally divided among my beloved children viz: Andrew Hall, Agnes Berry, John Hall, Isable Buchanan, William Hall, Nathanial Hall, James Hall. well beloved son George Berry to execute this my last will and Testament and I do hereby renounce revoke and disannul all former wills and Testaments will and Testament and none other given under my hand and seal this twenty seven day December one thousand seven hundred and seventy two.

Instrument of writing purporting to be the last will and Testament of William Hall deceased, was presented in court by Andrew Hall and George Berry the executors herein named and proved by the oaths of John Thompson and Andrew Mackinley hereto ordered to be recorded and on the motion of the said executors who made oath according to law, certificate is granted them for obtaining a probate hereof in due form where upon they entered into and acknowledged their bond with Duke Boyer and James Hall, their securities in the sum of one thousand pound conditioned as the law directs. (Courtesy of Ancestry.com--tree submitted with no name, presumed to be George E. Hall based on the footnote to the will of William Hall, Sr.)

William married Jean ??? about 1730. Jean was born before 1711; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Her maiden name is unknown, but circumstantial evidence points to COLLIER.

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