ANDERSON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

(Formerly Pendleton District, South Carolina)

HALL FAMILY

Estate Index

Bk/Pg

Date

From

To

Acres

Location

Robert Hall Continued from Halifax County, Virginia and Laurens County, South Carolina

SC Anderson

DB O.352

10 Feb 1802

Robert Hall

William Allen Hall

30+

First Cr.

$500. The estate land of Robert Hall, plus 30 acres. Lands of Robert Hall Deceased, adjacent Mouth of Spring Branch, Alden Tucker and Said Robert Hall. There is no additional description of the 30 acre tract. Witnesses: John Pickens and James Hall. Recorded 20 April 1819 (Proved by James Hall).

SC Anderson

DB G.250

13 May 1802

Nathaniel Hall

Maldin (Aulden?) Tucker

93

First Cr. and Rocky R.

$300. The west part of Robert Hall's land, now dest.(deceased)? (except where Spring is). Adjacent Bartley Tucker and Benjamin Farmer. Dorcys Hall released her dower rights. Witnesses: James _____in, John Prewit and Patience Prewit. Recorded 17 Mar 1803. See also Betty Willie, Pendleton District, S.C. Deeds, 1790 - 1806, Page 298.

SC Anderson

DB H.471

24 Jan 1804

Auldin Tucker

John Sorrells

93

First Cr. of Rocky R.

$250.00. west part of Robert Hall's land (except 2 acres where Robert Hall's Spring is). Adjacent Bartley Tucker and Benjamin Farmer Clary Tucker released her dower rights. Witnesses: Winston Hall and Robert Hall. Recorded 3 Feb 1807. See also Betty Willie, Pendleton District, S.C. Deeds, 1790 - 1806, Page 418.

Nathaniel Hall Continued from Halifax County, Virginia and Laurens County, South Carolina

19 Oct 1793. Nathaniel Hall's will was dated 19 Oct 1793 and proved 24 Jan 1797. He mentions wife Elizabeth and son Nathaniel. He mentions land in Laurence (Laurens) County deeded by John Falkner, if it is ever obtained, to be divided among his children. He named his brother Fenton Hall and John Hall as executors. Purchasers from his estate were Lent, Benjamin, William, Martin, John Hall, and Nathaniel Hall. Witnesses: Robert Norris, Joseph Erwin and Benjamin Hall. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 104. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 13. Note: Benjamin Hall witnessed the will. This indicates he was not a son of Nathaniel Hall. Only Nathaniel Hall, Jr. was an adult at the time the will was made. Also note: that the will refers to “brother” in the singular tense. Thus, John Hall is possibly not a brother of Nathaniel Hall and Fenton Hall.

Sarah Hall

18 Feb 1824. Absalom Hall made his will naming wife Sarah Hall, and unnamed children under age. Executors: John Hall and Ezekial Hall. Witnesses: David Hall, Dg Tucker, Hannah Hall and Sarah Hall. Proved: 26 Apr 1824. Pendleton District, South Carolina Wills 1800-1825 and Anderson County, South Carolina Will Book A, 1800-1835, page 285. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 59.

Sarah Hall

13 Oct 1834. Sarah Hall made her will naming children John Hall, Elizabeth Hall, Sarah Ann Hall, Ursula Hall, Joseph B. Hall and Caleb Hall. Executors: Son John Hall and John Pratt. Witnesses: Samuel Young, Bennett Mcadams and William Pratt, Sr. Proved: 3 Jun 1834. Abbeville County, South Carolina, Box 43, Pack 962. See Willie Pauline Young, Abstracts of Old Ninety-Six and Abbeville District Wills and Bonds, page 138.

John Hall Continued from Halifax County, Virginia and Laurens County, South Carolina

14 Jul 1796. Daniel Pitchford, William Brown and John Hall appraised the estate of Harris Mauldin. Recorded 19 Sep 1796. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 90. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 11.

5 Apr 1797. Benjamin Hall and John Hall were among the purchasers of the sale of the property of the estate of John Norris. Recorded 17 Apr 1797. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 107. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 13.

Nov 1798. John Hall and Harbert Tucker were among the purchasers of the sale of the property of the estate of Phillip Phagan. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 156. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 22.

SC Anderson

DB M.242

5 Feb 1814

Ursley Hall, Winston Hall, John Hall, Robert Burton, John Davis, David Hall and Lucy Hall

William Polk

202

Colonel Fork of Seneca R.

$600. Adjacent Adams B. Walker, Fuller and Robert Corram. Witnesses: John Pickens, Robert Fullerton and John Hall. Recorded 31 Mar 1814.

Fenton Hall Continued from Halifax County, Virginia

20 Nov 1794. Fenton Hall and James Holmes appraised the estate of William Mcvey. Recorded Apr 1795. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 55. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 9.

10 Oct 1797. Benjamin Hall, Elizabeth Hall, Lent Hall and Fenton Hall were among the purchasers of the sale of the property of the estate of Harris Mauldin. Recorded 24 Jan 1797. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 107. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 13.

27 Jan 1808. Fenton Hall agreed to raise and school the two children of William Hall in return for one sorrel mare, five head of cattle, one feather bed, and furniture. Witnesses: John Pickens, Robert Hall and Fenton Hall, Jr. Recorded 16 Mar 1808. Anderson County, South Carolina, Deed Book I-J, Page 161.

20 Nov 1809. Fenton Hall made his will naming wife Hannah Hall, and children Polly Hall, William Hall, Jonathan Hall, Fenton Hall, Rhoda Hall, James Hall, Johnson Hall, Lemuel Hall, Peggy Hall, Flemming Hall and Hannah Hall. Executors: sons Johnson Hall and Fenton Hall. Witnesses: Harbert Tucker, William Pickens and James Hodge. Proven: 25 Mar 1817. Pendleton District, South Carolina Wills 1800-1825 and Anderson County, South Carolina Will Book A, 1800-1835, page 210. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 52.

SC Anderson

DB R.476

16 Jan 1826

Hannah Hall, Lent Hall, William Hall, James B. Hall, Johnston Hall, Jonathan Hall, Fenton Hall, Lemuel Hall, Flemming Hall and David Hall

Benjamin Gassaway

264

Es of Rocky R.

$100 each. Part of the legatees of Fenton Hall deceased. Adjacent Israel Pickens, Ezekial Hall, John Davis, Degernat Tucker and Hudson. Warranty of title excepted as to Roda Hall and her heirs. Witnesses: Hiram Keller and Edward Prince. Recorded 14 Sep 1826.

James B. Hall

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DB

20 Nov 1809. Fenton Hall made his will naming wife Hannah Hall, and children Polly Hall, William Hall, Jonathan Hall, Fenton Hall, Rhoda Hall, James Hall, Johnson Hall, Lemuel Hall, Peggy Hall, Flemming Hall and Hannah Hall. Executors: sons Johnson Hall and Fenton Hall. Witnesses: Harbert Tucker, William Pickens and James Hodge. Proven: 25 Mar 1817. Pendleton District, South Carolina Wills 1800-1825 and Anderson County, South Carolina Will Book A, 1800-1835, page 210. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 52.

SC Anderson

DB R.476

16 Jan 1826

Hannah Hall, Lent Hall, William Hall, James B. Hall, Johnston Hall, Jonathan Hall, Fenton Hall, Lemuel Hall, Flemming Hall and David Hall

Benjamin Gassaway

264

Es of Rocky R.

$100 each. Part of the legatees of Fenton Hall deceased. Adjacent Israel Pickens, Ezekial Hall, John Davis, Degernat Tucker and Hudson. Warranty of title excepted as to Roda Hall and her heirs. Witnesses: Hiram Keller and Edward Prince. Recorded 14 Sep 1826.

Fenton Hall, Jr.

22 Feb 1822. Fenton Hall witnessed the will of Luke Hamilton. Pendleton District, South Carolina Wills 1800-1825 and Anderson County, South Carolina Will Book A, 1800-1835, page 297. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 60.

Lent Hall

10 Oct 1797. Benjamin Hall, Elizabeth Hall, Lent Hall and Fenton Hall were among the purchasers of the sale of the property of the estate of Harris Mauldin. Recorded 24 Jan 1797. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 107. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 13.

.Jeremiah Hall

SC Anderson

DB C.087

22 Jun 1795

heirs of Elias Dejarnette, deceased (Bartley Tucker, Nancy Dejarnette, Reuben Dejarnette, and Maxfield Kennedy)

Joab Mauldin

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Assigned a slave. Witnesses: Jeremiah Hall and Sarah Perkins. Recorded 4 Nov 1795. See also Betty Willie, Pendleton District, S.C. Deeds, 1790 - 1806, Page 96.

Continued in Elbert County and Madison County, Georgia.

William Hall of Rocky R.

SC Anderson

DB O.352

10 Feb 1802

Robert Hall

William Allen Hall

30+

First Cr.

$500. The estate land of Robert Hall, plus 30 acres. Lands of Robert Hall Deceased, adjacent Mouth of Spring Branch, Alden Tucker and said Robert Hall. There is no additional description of the 30 acre tract. Witnesses: John Pickens and James Hall. Recorded 20 April 1819 (Proved by James Hall).

Robert Hall, Jr.

SC Anderson

DB O.352

10 Feb 1802

Robert Hall

William Allen Hall

30+

First Cr.

$500. The estate land of Robert Hall, plus 30 acres. Lands of Robert Hall Deceased, adjacent Mouth of Spring Branch, Alden Tucker and said Robert Hall. There is no additional description of the 30 acre tract. Witnesses: John Pickens and James Hall. Recorded 20 April 1819 (Proved by James Hall).

Benjamin Hall

5 Apr 1797. Benjamin Hall and John Hall were among the purchasers of the sale of the property of the estate of John Norris. Recorded 17 Apr 1797. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 107. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 13.

10 Oct 1797. Benjamin Hall, Elizabeth Hall, Lent Hall and Fenton Hall were among the purchasers of the sale of the property of the estate of Harris Mauldin. Recorded 24 Jan 1797. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 107. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 13.

Nov 1798. Benjamin Hall was among the purchasers of the sale of the property of the estate of Phillip Phagan. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 157. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 22.

Winston Hall

SC Anderson

DB H.471

24 Jan 1804

Auldin Tucker

John Sorrells

93

First Cr. of Rocky R.

$250.00. west part of Robert Hall's land (except 2 acres where Robert Hall's Spring is). Adjacent Bartley Tucker and Benjamin Farmer Clary Tucker released her dower rights. Witnesses: Winston Hall and Robert Hall. Recorded 3 Feb 1807. See also Betty Willie, Pendleton District, S.C. Deeds, 1790 - 1806, Page 418.

SC Anderson

DB M.242

5 Feb 1814

Ursley Hall, Winston Hall, John Hall, Robert Burton, John Davis, David Hall and Lucy Hall

William Polk

202

Colonel Fork of Seneca R.

$600. Adjacent Adams B. Walker, Fuller and Robert Corram. Witnesses: John Pickens, Robert Fullerton and John Hall. Recorded 31 Mar 1814.

Nathaniel Hall, Jr.

SC Anderson

DB G.250

13 May 1802

Nathaniel Hall

Maldin (Aulden?) Tucker

93

First Cr. and Rocky R.

$300. The west part of Robert Hall's land, now dest.(deceased)? (except where Spring is). Adjacent Bartley Tucker and Benjamin Farmer. Dorcys Hall released her dower rights. Witnesses: James _____In, John Prewit and Patience Prewit. Recorded 17 Mar 1803. See also Betty Willie, Pendleton District, S.C. Deeds, 1790 - 1806, Page 298.

Martin Hall

14 Oct 1805. Martin Hall, deceased, warrant of appraisal is issued. Sarah Hall is identified as the administratrix of the estate. An inventory and appraisement of all the goods and chattel of Martin Hall's Estate is signed by James Thompson, Bartley Tucker, John Hall, and Sam Emerson. The actual sale occurred Nov 7, 1805.

SC Anderson

DB L.162

7 Mar 1811

Sarah Hall, widow of Martin Hall

Sophia Hall and Fenton Hall

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Gift. a slave names Susi. Witnesses: Edward Davis, Fenton Hall and James Crowther. Recorded __________. Note: The same “negro woman named Susi” is mentioned in the estate of Sarah Hall in 1815. Note: Edward Davis is probably the father of Sarah.

William Allen Hall

SC Anderson

DB O.352

10 Feb 1802

Robert Hall

William Allen Hall

30+

First Cr.

$500. The estate land of Robert Hall, plus 30 acres. Lands of Robert Hall Deceased, adjacent Mouth of Spring Branch, Alden Tucker and said Robert Hall. There is no additional description of the 30 acre tract. Witnesses: John Pickens and James Hall. Recorded 20 April 1819 (Proved by James Hall).

James Hall

SC Anderson

DB O.352

10 Feb 1802

Robert Hall

William Allen Hall

30+

First Cr.

$500. The estate land of Robert Hall, plus 30 acres. Lands of Robert Hall Deceased, adjacent Mouth of Spring Branch, Alden Tucker and said Robert Hall. There is no additional description of the 30 acre tract. Witnesses: John Pickens and James Hall. Recorded 20 April 1819 (Proved by James Hall).

John Hall, Jr.

SC Anderson

DB M.242

5 Feb 1814

Ursley Hall, Winston Hall, John Hall, Robert Burton, John Davis, David Hall and Lucy Hall

William Polk

202

Colonel Fork of Seneca R.

$600. Adjacent Adams B. Walker, Fuller and Robert Corram. Witnesses: John Pickens, Robert Fullerton and John Hall. Recorded 31 Mar 1814.

Johnson Hall

20 Nov 1809. Fenton Hall made his will naming wife Hannah Hall, and children Polly Hall, William Hall, Jonathan Hall, Fenton Hall, Rhoda Hall, James Hall, Johnson Hall, Lemuel Hall, Peggy Hall, Flemming Hall and Hannah Hall. Executors: sons Johnson Hall and Fenton Hall. Witnesses: Harbert Tucker, William Pickens and James Hodge. Proven: 25 Mar 1817. Pendleton District, South Carolina Wills 1800-1825 and Anderson County, South Carolina Will Book A, 1800-1835, page 210. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 52.

OTHER HALL FAMILIES

William Hall of Broadmouth Cr.

5 Jul 1793. Peter Acker, William Hall and Hugh Brown appraised the estate of John Cobb. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 17. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 5.

6 Apr 1795. William Hall, Joseph Brown and George Oldham appraised the estate of James Thompson. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 24. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 6.

7 Jan 1796. William Hall was a Justice of the Peace. Anderson County, South Carolina Deed Book C, Page 223. See also Betty Willie, Pendleton District, S.C. Deeds, 1790 - 1806, Page 116.

Richard Hall

1 Sep 1794. Samuel Findley made his will naming his wife Anna Findley and Richard Hall as executors. Recorded 24 Jan 1795. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 46. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 8.

Robert Hall of Golden Cr.

1 Aug 1797. Robert Hall made his will, probated 18 Sep 1797 naming wife Mary Hall and sons James Roddy Hall and John Hall and a third child in the womb. The executors were Robert Bowen, Capt. David Hamilton and W. Mathews and wife Mary Hall. Witnesses:: Fran Dover, William Pugh and Robert Glenn. Anderson County, South Carolina Will Book C, Page 47. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 121. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 16.

Peter Hall

5 Jun 1795. Peter Hall and William Hall were among the purchasers of the sale of the property of the estate of Jesse Clements. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 70. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 108.

James Hall

SC Anderson

DB S.486

4 May 1829

John Martin and Harriet Martin

James Hall and William Hall

535

Cherokee Cr.

 $222.22. All their portion of the estate of William Brown, deceased. Witnesses: Sampson Pope and Samuel Brown. Recorded 16 Oct 1829.

William Hall

SC Anderson

DB S.486

4 May 1829

John Martin and Harriet Martin

James Hall and William Hall

535

Cherokee Cr.

 $222.22. All their portion of the estate of William Brown, deceased. Witnesses: Sampson Pope and Samuel Brown. Recorded 16 Oct 1829.

SC Anderson

DB S.463

7 Sep 1829

Edward M. Hall

His Mother Nancy Hall

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Gift. Life estate in tract that was his share of the estate as son of William Hall, Sr. for love and affection. Witnesses: Leroy B. Gaston and A. W. Hamilton. Recorded 7 Sep 1829. Anderson County, South Carolina Deed Book S, Page 463. Note: The heirs of William Hall divided the land in his estate located on Cherokee Cr. of Rocky R. by each deeding a portion to the others. A series of five deeds located in Deed Book W, Pages 267-271. W.267 is to Susannah Hall; W.268 is to James E. Hall; W.269 is to William B. Hall; W.271 is to Edward M. Hall; W.271 is to William E. Geer and his wife Sarah Ann Geer. The widow Nancy Hall joined in all the deeds but did not have a tract deeded to her.

22 Jan 1849. Nancy Hall (widow of William Hall, deceased) made her will naming son James Eugine Hall, son Edward M. Hall, daughter Susannah M. Hall, daughter Harriett M. Martin, grandchildren Elvira Geer, Marthilia Geer, George Alexander Evins Geer (children of deceased daughter Sarah Ann Geer), and son William Burt Hall. Witnesses: John C. Tucker, Mark W. Havird and John W. Stuart. Probated 15 Jun 1849.

James R. Hall

1 Aug 1797. Robert Hall made his will, probated 18 Sep 1797 naming wife Mary Hall and sons James Roddy Hall and John Hall and a third child in the womb. The executors were Robert Bowen, Capt. David Hamilton and W. Mathews and wife Mary Hall. Witnesses:: Fran Dover, William Pugh and Robert Glenn. Anderson County, South Carolina Will Book C, Page 47. Pendleton District, South Carolina Probate Judge Estate Records 1793-1799, page 121. See Virginia Alexander, Pendleton District and Anderson County, S.C. Wills, Estates, Inventories, Tax Returns and Census Records, page 16.

William Hall

Anthony Hall

SC Anderson

DB V.421

24 Apr 1837

William Hall, John Hall, Joseph R. Hall, Willson Hall, J. A. Hall, H. J. Crenshaw and his wife Elizabeth Crenshaw, heirs at law of Anthony Hall, deceased

John McFall

154

Rocky R.

$478. Bounded by said John Mcfall and Asa Clinkscale. Elizabeth Hall, wife of John Hall, Rhoda Hall, wife of Joseph Hall, Elizabeth Hall, wife of Wilson Hall, and Mary L. Hall, wife of Anthony Hall released their dower rights on 24 Apr 1837. Susannah Hall, wife of William Hall released her dower rights on 21 Jun 1837. Elizabeth Crenshaw released her dower rights on 23 Oct 1837. Witnesses: Van A. Lawhorne and John Haynie. Recorded 11 Nov 1837.

Compiled By: David H. Robertson, 159 Hickory St., Roswell, GA 30075 davidhr@hushmail.com

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