Alvah Darwin Hale (1814 - 1900)

Born 2 Jul 1814 in Caledonia, Genesee, New York, United States

Husband of Huldah Hale — married 1 Jun 1836 in Vigo, Indiana, United States

Husband of Rebecca Susan (Berry) Mallette Hale — married 2 Oct 1884 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Descendants

Died 9 Mar 1900 at age 85 in Girard, Crawford, Kansas, United States

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Biography

Alvah was born in 1814. He was the son of Dan Hale. He passed away in 1900.

Marriage Record Book, Vigo County, Indiana "I hereby certify that I joined as husband and wife, Alvah D. Hale and Huldah Hale this the 31st of May 1836 s/ Marvin Belleys Note: This contradicts the June 1st date of marriage, given in the obituary of A.D. Hale, and date of marriage listed for the couple in the Hale family bible.

from Abstract of minutes of New Harmony Baptist Church and New Harmony Sewing Circle, Vigo County, Indiana, edited by Mary M. Morgan. (information between < > is mine) ~January the 24th 1852, a number of Brethren and Sisters living on Honey Creek Prairie consulted together on the propriety of having a Baptist Church organized on said Prairie and for that purpose agreed to call a council on the 31st of January 1852... ~March 6, 1852 (2nd listed meeting) A.D. Hale, <wife>Huldah Hale and <sister>Arminda Hale received in membership by letter. Officers appointed: A.D. Hale, Treasurer...

Guardianship Report, April 18, 1866 Alvah D. Hale, Guardian Final Report, Lewis Hale Heirs Comes now said guardian and moved to file report herein, which is ordered, and he now files report, which in motion, is ordered spread of record and is in words and figures as follows, to wit: He is chargeable with: $43.90 Your guardian would state to the court that he desires that this be taken as a final report and the guardianship discharged for the reason that the above amount is all that belongs to the children, and the expenses will not justify its continuances. The wards are nieces and nephews of the guardian, and he expects to take care and maintain them himself. State of Indiana, Vigo County, Alvah D. Hale, guardian of the estate of Amanda J., Louisa, and Lewis Hale, minor heirs of Lewis Hale deceased. swear that the forgoing account by him....is just and true. s/ Alvah D. Hale | Ordered that said guardian be discharged from further duties herein and that this cause be stricken from the dockets of this court

"The History of Chautauqua County, Kansas" by Chautauqua County Heritage Association, 1987, pg. 89. "The town of Hale was named for the early day storekeeper, Alva Hale, whose store was about a half mile east of what later became the laid-out plat of the town. He sold groceries, dry goods, and supplies of various kinds. The store also contained a post office and A.D. Hale was a notary public..."

"St. Louis Globe-Democrat", St. Louis, Missouri, Friday, October 3, 1884, pg. 10 Licensed to Marry Name/Residence Alvah D. Hale, Hale, Kansas Mrs. Rebecca S. Mallette, 812 N. Fifteenth

"The Independent", Girard, Kansas, Thursday, March 15, 1900. pg. 9 HALE, A.D.-In Girard, on March 9, 1900, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H.H. Ford, of cancer. Alvah D. Hale, of Hale, Kansas. Mr. Hale was born in Genassee [sic] county, New York, July 2, 1814. Early in his youth, he moved with his parents to Crawford Co., Illinois, where his early life was passed. He was married to Huldah Hale, of Vigo county, Indiana, June 1, 1836, by Rev. Marvin Belleys, pastor of the Baptist church of which Miss Hale was a member. Although his wife bore the same name, they were not related. They made their home in Crawford county, Illinois, until 1844 when they moved to Iowa. Mr. Hale was one of the delegates to the convention which framed and adopted the constitution of that state in 1845. In 1851 he returned to Indiana to take care of his wife's mother, who was an aged woman, and who spent the greater part of her declining years in his home. In 1875, Mr. Hale moved with his wife and youngest daughter, now Mrs. H.H. Ford, to Chautauqua county, Kansas, where his home has ever since been. He opened a store of general merchandise on his farm in 1880, and secured a post office of which he has ever since been the post master until within a month he sent in his resignation to the department. In his business relations he was always just, and his kind and gentle disposition won him many friends. He was a member of the Baptist church, and held the office of deacon for 40 years. During his residence in Indiana he as familiarly called by all his neighbors and friends, "Uncle Darwin." Darwin being his middle name. During his stay in Chautauqua county his neighbors, friends and patrons all called him "grandpa." He came to Girard on the 8th day of last November to be treated for cancer which had taken a malignant hold on his neck, under his right ear, but it was too late to cure him. He was too far advanced in life and his vitality had run too low. Drs. Anderson and Cole of this city treated him and were faithful to their trust. His health gave way very rapidly after coming to Girard, and on March 9th at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 7 days, he peacefully fell asleep. His last words were "All is right with me, I am not afraid." The deceased leaves behind his one son and three daughters to mourn his loss, his wife, two daughters and one son having crossed the "river" before him, and were awaiting him on the "other shore."

Additional info: It was the stories about Alvah Darwin Hale and his association to the town of Hale, Kansas that confirmed the relationship of the three Hale brothers, Daniel Frost, Alvah Darwin and Roswell W. Diary entries and family stories have been passed down in both the Daniel Frost Hale and Roswell Hale families about "Uncle Darwin". E. Thorn, a descendant of Daniel Frost Hale, shared with me via email that she remembered her grandfather's stories about him. In addition, the diary of Charles Wickliffe Hale, son of Roswell Hale, provided confirmation of that family's connection-copies of the transcribed diary provided by S. Barbosky: ~March 5, 1895 "Tonight I am here at Hale, Kansas Post Office about 30 miles west of home. I enjoy visiting with my Uncle Darwin Hale. The P.O. here is named after him as he settled here in 1869."

Sources

• Alvah D. and Huldah Hale Family Bible; Register pages only; Parent Record: "Alvah D. Hale born July 2nd 1814"

• Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 23 December 2021), memorial page for Alvah Darwin Hale (2 Jul 1814–9 Mar 1900), Find A Grave: Memorial #95179911, citing Girard Cemetery, Girard, Crawford County, Kansas, USA ; Maintained by VJS (contributor 47379740) .