Wilmer Lee Hall (1885 - 1957)

Born 20 Jul 1885 in Ruther Glen, Caroline, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Wilmer Lee Hall, (20 Jul 1885 - 25 Jan 1957) Age 71

Birth & Parents

He was the son of Judson Hall and Sarah Jennings.

Marriage to Eugenia Close

On 30 Oct 1920 in Albany, New York, to 35-year-old Eugenia Close, daughter of Elbridge W. Close, (6 March 1846 - 30 Oct 1885) and Sarah A Launt Close, (x Feb 1846 - 24 Jan 1914).

No Known Children

Occupation

• Ass't State Librarian of Virginia
• State Librarian of Virginia

Death & Burial

On 25 Jan 1957 in Richmond, Virginia Wilmer Lee Hall died. He was 71 years old.

His remains were laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery, Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia. This is the same cemetery as where his father, mother and wife are buried. A Find-A-Grave memorial has been created for Dr. Wilmer Lee Hall. There is a description of the cemetery and grave and there are photos of the cemetery and tombstone, which he shares with his wife. If you want to you may access the website here: Find A Grave: Memorial #24168984.

Sources

Wife's obituary notice

Hall – Died at her residence 206 South Mulberry Street, Sunday October 12 1952, Mrs. Eugenia Close Hall, wife of Dr. Wilmer L Hall. Remains rest at the Bennett Funeral Home. 3215 Cutshaw Ave., where services will be held Tuesday, October 14, at 11 a.m. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Ashland, Virginia. Albany, N.Y. papers please copy 14Emy. The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia), Monday, 13 Oct 1952, Page 24. Accessed from https://www.newspapers.com/image/615783068/

Charity Raffle Ticket

Wilmer L. Hall, State librarian, a second copy of the advertisement yesterday. It states that the lottery is for the purpose of raising 300 for the “purpose of repairing the Church and Gelbe, and is as favorable to adventurers as any lottery yet offered to the public.” The drawing of tickets was held at the home of John Butler “under the inspection of the vestry of the said Parish.” The lottery consisted of 3,332 tickets sold at $2 each and there were 1,118 prizes, with a 1st prize of $1,000. “

Action Plan for Libraries in Richmond

“ City Libraries Plan To Co-ordinate the activities of all Richmond libraries, eliminating unnecessary duplication of effort, was disclosed yesterday by Wilmer L. Hall, State librarian, following a meeting of representatives ofnine local libraries. The plan calls for co-operative listing of reference books, interchange of orders, circulation of information regarding new accessions, and possible formation of a union catalogue. Those interested in the plan include Thomas P. Ayer, city librarian; Miss Lucy Throckmorton, H. J. Brimm, Miss Florence McRae, Robert A. Lancaster Jr., Dr. E. C. L. Miller, Miss Lydia M. Mayes, Mrs. Mary E. Baker, R. Wl. Church and Miss Ethel I. Nowlin. “ News item published in The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) 27 Apr 1935, Sat Page 2. Accessed from https://www.newspapers.com/image/615454149/

Gale Research Company; Biography and Genealogy

Wilmer Lee Hall, Birth Year: 1885; Death Year: 1957; Has Photo: No; Source: Biography Index. A cumulative index to biographical material in books and magazines. Volume 4: September, 1955-August, 1958. New York: H.W. Wilson Co., 1960. (BioIn 4) Who Was Who in America. A component of Who's Who in American History. Volume 3, 1951-1960. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who, 1966. (WhAm 3). Citation: Gale Research Company; Biography and Genealogy Master Index; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 1890145