Seth HALL and Charlotte (HINCKS) HALL [HRP, p. 113]

SETH HALL, a pioneer of 1836, was, during his life, a highly respected and influential citizen of Dryden. His death occurred April 4, 1878. He was born in Connecticut in the year 1801. When about three years of age his parents removed to the State of New York where he, early in life, married Miss Lucy QUATERMASS, who died in 1841, leaving nine children, all of whom, except one, are dead. In 1836, Mr. HALL came to Michigan and settled in the town of Dryden. May 8, 1842, he married Charlotte HINCKS, daughter of James C. HINCKS, who came into Dryden from Macomb County. They had eleven children, six of whom are living, viz: Seth, Marth, Frederick and Nellie, now living in Almont, and Lucy and Clarence Edwin who live in Dryden. Theron, Seth and Wesley served in the army during the war. Abner HALL, son by the first wife, is living at Imlay City. Mr. HALL held the offices of supervisor and justice of the peace and was known throughout the county as "Squire" HALL. Mr. HALL was a member of Dryden Lodge No. 150, F. & A. M., and upon his death the following resolutions were adopted by that body:

Died April 4, 1878, A. D. 5878, Brother Seth Hall, age seventy-seven years.

WHEREAS, It has pleased the Supreme Ruler of the universe in the dispensation of his Divine Providence to call from this life our worthy and beloved brother, Seth Hall, and

WHEREAS, We deem the occasion appropriate to express the sentiments of affection entertained for him by every member of this order who enjoyed his acquaintance while living, and especially those of Dryden Lodge, to which he belonged, and of which he was a faithful and active member; therefore be it

Resolved, That in the death of our aged Brother Hall we recognize that inscrutable wisdom, which, while it removes from our midst an esteemed brother, from the family circle a kind husband and indulgent father, from society a valuable citizen and good neighbor, admonishes us not only of the uncertain tenure of life, but of the utility of the practical virtues which he exhibited in his daily intercourse with the world, and in his attachment and devotion to the principles of his profession as a man and a Mason.

Resolved, That in this dispensation of the great Father of Life which has deprived us of a brother and friend, we are reminded of the solemn injunction, "In the midst of life we are in death."

Resolved, That while we regret our own loss we tender to the bereaved relatives and friends of our deceased brother our deepest sympathy for their bereavement.

Resolved, That in token of our respect we will attend the funeral of our deceased brother wearing the usual badges of our order.

Resolved, That the foregoing preamble and resolution be recorded on our books and that a copy be presented to the widow of the deceased, and that a copy be sent to the county papers for publication.

By order of the lodge.
Thomas WILLIAMS, W. M.
J. C. LAMB, Secretary Dryden Lodge No. 150, F. & A. M.
April 6, 1878, A. D. 5878.

He was a thorough and successful farmer and accumulated a handsome property during his life. He did much to improve the region in which he lived, and always manifested a lively interest in the welfare and prosperity of the town. Mrs. HALL occupies the homestead in the village and is an active member of society. She has been president of the Dryden Ladies' Library Society since the year 1875.

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[HRP] History of Lapeer County, Michigan : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers (1884) by H. R. Page

1874 Atlas of Lapeer Co., Michigan, ed. F. W. Beers.