TAGS<\/strong>: Hall Family Reunion August 29, 1948, Transcription, Viper, KY, prayers, family narratives, genealogy, balladry, song, history of Hall Reunions, John Hall Jr. Bible, awards, <\/span>John Hall, P.W. Hall, Eli Hall; Enoch Hall II, Nervesta Hall, Abby Hall Ritchie, Abigail Hall Ritchie, May Ritchie, Una Ritchie, Edna Ritchie,<\/p>\n The following information is derived from a tape provided to Hall, Brashear, Ritchie and other descendants of the Hall family of Viper, Kentucky. The tapes were provided to Fern Hall [Hayes]with the following accompanying information inscribed “Susan Hall copy of tapes.”<\/p>\n SIDE A Welcoming Address\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – Russell Ingram SIDE B\u00a0 cont.<\/strong><\/p>\n 1948 REUNION<\/strong><\/p>\n P.W. Hall\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– Dreyfus Brashear 1953 REUNION\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Visits with the Audience 1954 REUNION<\/strong><\/p>\n Songs Led by Jimmy Hall<\/p>\n DULCINIA BRASHEAR’S WEDDING<\/strong><\/p>\n Jimmy\u00a0 Hall Singing at Dulcinias’ Wedding<\/p>\n _______________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n The following is a transcription of the two-track recording index of the 48th Hall Reunion held in Viper, Kentucky, on August 29, 1948.<\/p>\n History of the Reunion<\/p>\n Prayer<\/p>\n Short story of activities at previous Reunions told with humor by Jean Ritchie<\/strong> [?].<\/p>\n Brashear sisters<\/strong> sing “Lolly Toodum.”<\/p>\n Grandpa Hall<\/strong> (P.W. Hall?) Lost his first wife and went to see Sally Cornett<\/strong> and later married her. Tales of his life. Includes Mary Ann and Philip<\/strong> story about Coon Hunting. Aunt Abby<\/strong> [Abigail Hall Ritchie] is the mother of the Ritchie children. Aunt Abby married Bailus Ritchie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Song: “Oh Give Me a Home [Where the Buffalo Roam]”<\/p>\n Secretary of the Hall Reunion Report:<\/p>\n More history of the Reunion. The disappearance of beech trees at Viper. Panoramic picture at the first Hall Reunion. John Hall Jr. Bible once displayed. One time Uncle Ira Combs<\/strong> spoke at the reunion. Bradley<\/strong>, a North Carolina Hall, was discussed. “War years found of us [reunion] at lowest ebb. House of Hall is now third generation.<\/p>\n Youngest child of P.W. Hall\u00a0was Columbus Hall<\/strong> who married Dulcina<\/strong>. He won many friends. He was a merchant and many friends.\u00a0Story told\u00a0about him telling jokes … putting wrong end of cigar in mouth. Was a Republican. Had 13 children. First Post Office at Jeff. Was later a Baptist.<\/p>\n 3-minute talk by Grandson of Lucinda Hall<\/strong>. She was an optimistic\u00a0person …magnetic personality. Was not dogmatic about religion, but taught us much and sung old hymns. She would comfort herself by singing hymns. Remembers popcorn at fireplace and singing. Was very steadfast in her religion and slowly went blind before she died.<\/p>\n Branson Hall<\/strong>‘s wife, Betty<\/strong>. Bore 10 children. Was not strong in body, but was strong in spirit. Was the Queen of the family in managing the Guest Hotel. She entertained many in the home. She loved to feed people. Had a “lazy-susan” table that would turn to serve people [table \u201c\u201d not found \/] Song: “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory of the [Coming of the] Lord …\u00a0Glory, Glory Hallelujah, Glory, Glory …\u00a0His truth is marching on ….”<\/p>\n Piano plays. A woman sings: “I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger …”<\/p>\n Piano plays. A classical selection.<\/p>\n Awards to those who have served the community. Given to Bessie Singleton<\/strong>, Will Singleton<\/strong>‘s wife (now dead) was given award posthumously. She was sick at the end of her life. Remembering\u00a0her with this award of service to others and service to God.<\/p>\n History of the Hall family … mentions the periods of history that the Halls have persisted. 1838 P.W Hall<\/strong> came to Hazard. John Hall Sr.<\/strong> was of\u00a0Scotch blood (Scotch-Irish). 15 of July 1776. First Hall, 1823, P.W. Hall born. John Hall fell from a house in Powell Valley\u00a0and died. Ezekiel Hall<\/strong> 1800. Elizabeth\u00a0Whisman<\/strong> born on a ship. She was of Dutch ancestry. Etc. … Slabtown Hollow property bought by Zeke [Ezekiel]\u00a0 Hall.<\/strong><\/p>\n Girls singing: “Jesus Saviour ….\u00a0”<\/p>\n Open microphone with Reunion members. Wife of Columbus Hall<\/strong> and Columbus Hall remembered.\u00a0Man came up to Viper by train and saw all those good-looking Halls. I talked to Eli Hall<\/strong> and I went home with him and found himself a wife. Married Cora<\/strong>. Checked out the wine cellar of Eli Hall. The women: “The older they are the better looking they are ….” Tale of a horseback ride to Viper from Berea. “First time she got on the hill, …”\u00a0Dr. McLaine<\/strong> story. Irene and Columbus Hall\u00a0<\/strong>…. had a time at Hindman School. First time I went to Grandpa Hall’s and rode up the creek on horse and got off and was very stiff when I got off (about 5 miles). Horse stepped on my mother ….\u00a0crippled her up. Bringing pea-fowls to this country (peacocks? or guinea hens?). What is taking place on Hall Mountain today.\u00a0“Family had to go to the Salt Works and sheltered under the cliff during a storm and broke a pitcher and a bowl.” Hall who only missed one Hall Reunion in 35 years.<\/p>\n Song: … “The Coming of the Lord\u00a0…. His Truth is Marching On …”<\/p>\n Song with organ accompaniment: “Amazing Grace” First and last verse.<\/p>\n Prayer. Remembers those who have passed on.<\/p>\n Group singing: “Listen to my Song …. (clapping)”<\/p>\n Song with organ – male voice: Prayer -“Our Father Who Art in Heaven” (probably a record recording)<\/p>\n See:<\/strong><\/p>\n HALL FAMILY<\/strong><\/a> See also:<\/strong><\/p>\n JAMES COLUMBUS AND EMILY HILL CREECH Photograph List<\/a><\/p>\n
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\nHALL REUNION August 29, 1948<\/p>\n
\nOpening Remarks\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– Raleigh Hall
\nPrayer\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– Uncle Henry INgram
\nBasket Lunches at Hall Reunions\u00a0 – Jean Ritchie
\n“Charlie”, “Rola Trudhom”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – Jean Ritchie and Girls (Virginia, Liz Anne, Dulcinia Brashear
\nJohn Henry Hall\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0– Virginia Brashear
\n“Home on the Range”\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – (Conchita Brashear, Virginia Brashear, Dulcinia Brashear,\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Bobby J. Engle, Clara Jo Hoskins, Jean Ritchie)
\n20 Years Experience as Secretary\u00a0 – John M. Hall
\nChristopher Columbus Hall\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – Genevieve Hall
\nLucinda Ingram\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – Harold McIntosh
\nElizabeth Branson Hall\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – Uncle Henry Ingram
\nGlory Halleluia\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – Audience
\nPoor Wayfaring Stranger\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – Eleanor Hall, voice, Lorraine Hall, piano
\nPiano Music
\nNervesta Singleton\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 – Claudine Brashear<\/p>\n
\nSinging<\/p>\n
\nVisits Continued
\nSinging and Prayer<\/p>\nHALL FAMILY Reunion August 29, 1948: TRACK I<\/h3>\n
\n\u00a0 They read a lot. Had an old-fashioned well with good water. Called all her children together when she died.<\/p>\nHALL FAMILY Reunion 1948: TRACK II<\/h3>\n
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\nHALL FAMILY HISTORY Red Booklet<\/strong><\/a>
\nHALL FAMILY Photographs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n