Biographical Sketches

THOMAS GLENN HALL

President of the Bank of Buckner, was born in Jefferson county, Ohio, October 6, 1821. His father, Joseph Hall, died about 1836, and his mother, who bore the maiden name of Polly Glenn, died in 1830. They left 2 sons and 3 daughters, of whom our subject is the eldest. Upon his mother's death he went to live with his maternal grandfather, Thomas Glenn, who resided in Jefferson county, Ohio, and was a farmer by occupation. He resided there until 27 years of age and became familiar with farm work in all its departments. For 6 years he operated a threshing machine and in this way he secured the money with which he made his first purchase of land.

While living in Ohio, Mr. Hall was united in marriage, on the 16th of January, 1849, to Miss Nancy Martin, who was born near Wellsville, Columbiana county, Ohio, October 26, 1826. On leaving Jefferson county he removed with his wife to Wyandot county, Ohio, where he purchased a farm, clearing the land and making his home thereon for 5 � years. He then sold and removed to Butler county, Iowa, thinking that he might secure a better home farther west. There he entered 400 acres of land, improved the property, and continued to make it his residence until July, 1866, when, selling out, he came to Jackson county. He now took up his residence in Fort Osage township, and has since engaged in the cultivation of its rich lands. He is today the owner of a valuable and highly improved farm of 425 acres, and derives from this an excellent income. In the midst of well tilled fields stands a comfortable residence and good outbuildings, and the neat and thrifty appearance of the place indicates his careful supervision. In the spring of 1892 he aided in the organization of the Bank of Buciner, and was chosen its president. This bank is now in a prosperous condition and ably conducted.

Mr. and Mrs. Hall have become the parents of 5 children, but the only one now living is Maggie, wife of Nathaniel McCune, of Fort Osage. Mary became the wife of Charles G. Hamilton and died in Fort Osage township, at the age of 26 years; and Ella died at the age of 10 years.

The parents are supporters of the Presbyterian church, of which Mrs. Hall is a member. In politics he has always voted with the Republican party. Success has crowned his efforts, and today he is enjoying a prosperity that is a just reward for his well-directed and energetic labors.

Back

This page was last updated August 2, 2006.