John W. Hall

John W. Hall

John Wood Hall (born January 1, 1817 in Frederica , Delaware ; † January 23, 1893 ibid) was an American politician and governor of the state of Delaware from 1879 to 1883 .

Early years and political advancement

After the early death of his parents, John Hall grew up as an orphan. He later worked in a candy store. He saved so much money that he could buy the business and expand his trade to include general goods and the timber trade. He also managed to bring the transport of the goods under his control by becoming one of the largest shipping companies in Delaware. His ships operated worldwide. Between 1861 and 1883 he was also director of the Farmer's Bank . He also held this office during his later governorship.

John Hall was a member of the Democratic Party . Between 1867 and 1871 he was a member of the Delaware Senate . In 1876 he was a delegate at the Democratic National Convention , in 1878 he was elected governor of his state by an overwhelming majority as his party's candidate.

Delaware Governor

On January 21, 1879, John Hall could begin his four-year term. During this time, the legal requirements were created that enabled the governor to appoint an insurance officer. The sale of margarine was also regulated by law. At the time, the Democratic Party was very conservative and sometimes reactionary.

Another résumé

After the end of his governorship on January 16, 1883, John Hall retired from politics for a time and devoted himself to his extensive private business. In 1890 he returned to the political stage as a state senator. He kept this mandate until his death. John Hall was married to Caroline Warren, with whom he had four children.

literature

• Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 1, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

Web links

• John Hall in the National Governors Association (English)
• The governors of Delaware (English)
• John W. Hall in the database of Find a Grave (English)