History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana From the
Earliest Time to the Present; Together with Interesting Biographical
Sketches, Reminiscences, Notes, Etc.  Chicago, Goodspeed Bros., & Co.,
Publishers, 1884. Weston A. Goodspeed, Leroy C. Goodspeed, Charles L.
Goodspeed.  Unknown County.

BLUFORD HALL, a citizen of Howard Township, was born in Kentucky on the
22d of April, 1811, being the third of a family of eight children born to
William and Polly (Thixton) Hall.  His parents were natives of Virginia,
from which State they moved to Kentucky in a very early day, and from
thence to Indiana in about 1818, settling in Washington County.  Here they
became prominent in connection with the settlement of the county, and
worthy and honored citizens.  The subject of this sketch had very limited
means of securing an education, but by his energy succeeded in obtaining
enough for the business of life.  He remained with his parents until he
attained his twenty-second year, and November 28, 1833, his married with
Rachel Gilstrap was celebrated, and to this union were born nine children,
four of whom are now living:  Maria (deceased), Sarah J., John W., David
J., Lewis L. (who died in Andersonville Prison), Samatha E. (deceased),
Nelson F. (deceased), and Mary E.  He is a member of the Christian Church,
and in politics is a Republican, but is not radical in his views.  He is
one of the successful farmers of the county, an upright citizen, and his
people are among the best in the county.

Hall Thixton Gilstrap
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