George W. Hall (born c. 1840) was an American businessman and politician who served as mayor of Seattle in the 1890s.
George W. Hall | |
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.jpg) From 1891's History of Seattle Washington, by Frederic James Grant | |
| 18th Mayor of Seattle | |
| In office December 9, 1891 – March 31, 1892 | |
| Preceded by | Harry White |
| Succeeded by | James T. Ronald |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1840 Jackson County, West Virginia (then Virginia) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Biography
editBorn in Jackson County, West Virginia (then Virginia) in about 1840, he was the son of William Hall, a native of Ohio, and Mary (Cohen) Hall.[1] He was educated in Virginia, and apprenticed as a patternmaker.[1] During his early 20s he traveled through several western states and territories and worked as miner.[1] He moved to Seattle in 1869, and during his career, Hall operated at various times a construction business, a furniture making company, a real estate development office, and other ventures.[1]
A Republican, Hall served several terms on the city council.[1] He served as Mayor of Seattle from 1891 until 1892.[2] Hall was appointed on December 9, 1891, following the resignation of Harry White.[3] On March 18, 1892, James T. Ronald was elected as his replacement.[4]
Family
editIn 1872, Hall married Mary Virginia Bell, the daughter of William Nathaniel Bell, one of Seattle's founders.[1] Their children included Edna, Ivy, Olive, and Aidine.[1]
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g History of Seattle, Washington, pp. 460–461.
- ^ Tate, Cassandra (September 23, 2004). "City Council Appoints George W. Hall as Mayor of City of Seattle on December 9, 1891". HistoryLink. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
- ^ Tate, Cassandra (September 22, 2004). "Voters Elect Harry White as Mayor of the City of Seattle on July 14, 1890". HistoryLink. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
- ^ Wilma, Dave (November 16, 2000). "Voters Elect James T. Ronald as Mayor of the City of Seattle on March 8, 1892". HistoryLink. Retrieved November 26, 2009.
Sources
editBooks
edit- Grant, Frederic James (1891). History of Seattle, Washington. New York, NY: American Publishing and Engraving Co. p. 460.
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