Private CHARLES EDWARD HALL, Co. H, 77th Illinois

Charles Edward Hall was born c. June 22, 1844 in Dalesburg, Illinois, the son of Timothy James Hall, who was born in Boston, Massachusetts according to Emma (Hall) Brown's death certificate, and Theodocia (Phillips) Hall, who was born in Canada. Timothy and Theodocia were the parents of;
1. Francis Hall, born c. 1841/42 in Illinois.

2. Charles Edward Hall, born June 21, 1844; See his biography below.

3. James Hall, born c. 1848/49 in Illinois; James Hall very likely died in the 1850's as he is not listed in the 1860 census with the family; He very likely died in Peoria County or Tazewell County, Illinois.

4. Maria L. Hall, born ____________ __, 1851 in Illinois; Maria died on ____________ __, 1914 and her mortal remains were laid in the Old Union Cemetery in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois.

5. Emily "Emma" Hall, born February 25, 1854 in Illinois; Still unmarried and living with the family in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois at the time of the 1900 census; Emma was married to Alfred Enlow Brown sometime betweem 1900 and 1910; His first wife, Gertrude (Lewis) Brown had died in 1899; At the time of the 1910 census, Alfred and Emma are found in Lincoln Ward 2, Logan County, Illinois, with his son, Elmer, from his 1st marriage;
Alfred E Brown Head M 61 Kentucky
Emma Brown Wife F 51 Illinois
Elmer Brown Son M 15 Illinois

Alfred Enlow Brown died on February 26, 1930 and his mortal remains were laid in the Old Union Cemetery in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois. At the time of the 1930 census, Emma is found widowed, living in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois;
Emma Brown Head F 74 Illinois
Margaret Faith Lodger F 21 Illinois
Vandith Oakely Lodger F 22 Illinois

Emma died on September 1, 1938 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois and her mortal remains were laid in the Old Union Cemetery in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois on September 3, 1938.

6. Albert J. Hall, born c. 1855/56 in Illinois; Albert is still unmarried and living with the family in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois at the time of the 1900 census.

7. Carrie Hall, born c. June 19, 1860 in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois; Carrie Hall was married to Solomon J. Woland on ___________ __, 19__; Carried died on September 10, 1945 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois; Her last place of residence is recorded as Beason, Aetna Township, Logan County, Illinois and her mortal remains were laid in the Union Cemetery near Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois.

At the time of the 1850 census, the Hall family is found in Peoria County, Illinois;
Timothy Hall M 31 Massachusetts
Theodosia Hall F 30 S Canada
Francis Hall M 8 Illinois
Charles Hall M 6 Illinois
James Hall M 1 Illinois

At the time of the 1860 census, the Hall family is found in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois;
James Hall M 42 Mass
Theodosia Hall F 44 Canada
Charles E Hall M 16 Ill
Maria L Hall F 8 Ill
Emma Hall F 6 Ill
Albert Hall M 4 Ill

At the time of the 1870 census, the Hall family is found in ____________ County, Illinois;
Timothy Hall M 58 Massachusetts
Theodoria Hall F 58 Canada
Charles Hall M 26 Illinois
Karna Hall F 19 Illinois
Emma Hall F 17 Illinois
Albert Hall M 14 Illinois
Carrie Hall F 10 Illinois

At the time of the 1880 census, the Hall family is found in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois;
Timothy Hall Self M 61 Massachusetts
Theadocia Hall Wife F 63 Canada
Jessie Hall Daughter F 7 Illinois
Ellen J Hall Daughter F 30 Illinois
Ema Hall Daughter F 24 Illinois
Charles Hall Son M 36 Illinois

Now to continue with the biography of Charles Edward Hall;

ILLINOIS STATE ARCHIVES
Illinois Civil War Detail Report

Name HALL, CHARLES E Rank PVT
Company H Unit 77 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence MINONK, WOODFORD CO, IL
Age 19 Height 6' Hair BROWN
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT
Marital Status __________
Occupation FARMER Nativity IL

Service Record
Joined When DEC 26, 1863
Joined Where MINONK, IL
Joined By Whom CPT STEVENS
Period 3 YRS Muster In APR 28, 1864
Muster In Where SPRINGFIELD, IL
Muster In By Whom
Muster Out
Muster Out Where
Muster Out By Whom
Remarks TRANS TO 130 ILL INF

At the time of the 1900 census, Charles and his family are found in Ward 3 of the City of Lincoln, West Lincoln Township, Logan County, Illinois;
Charles E Hall Head M 56 Illinois
Thea Hall Mother F 83 Canada (CE)
Mariah L Hall Sister F 48 Illinois
Emily Hall Sister F 46 Illinois
Albert J Hall Brother M Mar 1856 44 Illinois

Charles Edward Hall made a living as a carpenter for many years. At the time of the 1920 census, Charles is found living with his sister, Carrie, in Ward 3 of the City of Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois;
Carrie H Moland Head F 59 Illinois
Charles E Hall Brother M 75 Illinois

Charles Edward Hall died on November 20, 1927 in Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois at the age of 83 years, 4 months and 29 days of angina pectoris and his mortal remains were laid in the Union Cemetery near Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois on November 22, 1927.

by Baxter B. Fite III