An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., 
The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, pages 413-414

	GEORGE W. HALL, one of Seattle's well-known citizens, was born in Jackson
county, Virginia, December 30, 1840.
	His father, William Hall, was a native of Ohio, a son of one of the earliest
settlers of Marietta, and by trade a furniture manufacturer. He was married in
Virginia, to Miss Mary A Cohen, and shortly after the birth of our subject
removed to Lawrence county, Ohio, then a new and sparsely settled community.
There George W. passed his boyhood in attending the public school, and at the
age of sixteen entered upon an apprenticeship to the trade of pattern-maker,
serving a period of three years. He then removed with his parents to Ashland,
Kentucky, and after a short season of work in his father's manufactory he struck
out in life with a view of seeing the country and ultimately finding a place of
settlement. After visiting Cincinnati and New Orleans, he started westward
through New Mexico to Virginia City, Montana, where he began prospecting and
mining, and spent six years in the different mining districts of the Territory,
with an average degree of success.
	In 1869 Mr. Hall pushed west to Puget Sound, and, after looking over the
country, decided to locate at Seattle, then a small hamlet of about 500
inhabitants. He at once identified himself with the city, and became an active
factor in its development. He formed a co-partnership with D.R. Lord in building
and contracting, which was continued up to 1874, when Mr. Hall withdrew, and, in
partnership with R.C. Graves, engaged in furniture manufacturing, being the
pioneer in this branch of business in Seattle. Later on, with Paul Paulson, he
formed the Hall and Paulson Furniture Company. A stock company was subsequently
incorporated, and, with a mill at the foot of Commercial street and another at
the head of the bay, they conducted an extensive lumber and milling business,
which, during the latter years, averaged $100,000 annually. In 1888 Mr. Hall
sold his interest, and since devoted his time to the management and improvement
of his real estate.
	Mr. Hall has always been an ardent Republican, without seeking the
emoluments of public office. The positions he has filled have been in the direct
line of duty, as they appeal to every good citizen who has at heart the welfare
of his city. For five terms he has served as a member of the City Council, and
for one term as Mayor. During the reorganization of the city, after the
destructive fire of June, 1889, the Council was confronted with many perplexing
difficulties, and during that period of onerous service Mr. Hall was a warm
advocate of every measure to advance the city's welfare and unflinchingly on the
side of the most progressive ideas in the management of city affairs, he is a
member of the I.O.O.F., and for nine years has served as Grand Treasurer.
	He was married in Seattle, in 1872, to Miss Mary V., daughter of William N.
Bell, one of pioneers and founders of Seattle, and the proprietor of Belltown,
which was located on his donation claim. Mr. and Mrs. Hall have four children --
Edna, Ivy, Olive and Aidine.
	Personally, Mr. Hall is of a modest and retiring disposition. He is a man of
sterling character, and is universally recognized as one Seattle's most
progressive and helpful citizens. From his earliest connection with the city's
history down to its present commercial prominence he has ever been a ready
contributor to its prosperity, and is honored and esteemed for his able and
generous service.

Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in October 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer

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