1891 HISTORY OF CLARK & JACKSON CO., WI
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ELIZABETH MANPAN HALL, is the widow of Peter Hall, late of Garden Valley Township, Jackson County. She was born in County Cork, Ireland, November 12, 1820. In 1840 she was married to James Manpan, by whom she had two children. They came to America in 1852 and located in Jackson County, Wisconsin, where Mr. Manpan died in 1856. He was a man highly esteemed by all who knew him.

June 12, 1857, the subject of our sketch was united in marriage with Peter Hall, who was born in Scotland, January 1, 1816. In 1833 he came to America with his father and located in Canada near the Niagara River. He subsequently came to Wisconsin and settled in Jackson County, where, in connection with his brother, he bought 80 acres of prairie land in what is known as Garden Valley Township. He first settled her in 1844, being among the very earliest pioneers of Jackson County. At that time the Indians were so numerous and in the whole county there was not a white woman. On first locating here Mr. Hall and his brother ran a sawmill, and for many years they were engaged in the lumber business. By industry and economy he laid the foundation for a large fortune and at the time of his death was considered a wealthy man. The first reaper ever brought on the prairie was purchased by him, and such a curiosity was it that the settlers for miles around came to see it work. Mr. Hall was a man of good judgment, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him, being a sort of legal advisor in the neighborhood where he lived. He favored good school facilities, and was Treasurer of the School Board for a number of years. His death occurred November 11, 1889. Mrs. Hall also had two children by her second marriage and they with her other children received their education in the district schools. The family are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Hall's political views were in accord with Democratic principles.