Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887, Shelby Co. WILLIAM M. HALL, a son of Squire and Joanna (Robards) Hall, was born May 31, 1816, in Baltimore, Md. His parents were also natives of that city. Squire Hall was a merchant in Baltimore, but after his removal to Kentucky followed farming. He first located in Henry County, but later moved to Shelby County. William M. was educated in the common schools. He devotes his time to farming, and owns 140 acres of well improved land in Shelby County. He married, July 26, 1839, Mary Corley, only daughter of Richard and Sarah (Bird) Corley. Seven children have bene born to their union: Squire, Sarah, Susan, William, Mary, John and Everett. Mr. Hall is a member of the Methodist Church. Politically he is a Democrat. Hall Robards Corley Bird = Henry-KY MD http://www.rootsweb.com/~kygenweb/kybiog/shelby/hall.wm.txt