Something about the Hall family.
Written by Caleb Swan, January, 1858.
These three [Halls] present the rare case of three brothers marrying three sisters.
Benjamin was drawn [to serve] as juryman at
Concord, and while there saw
Miss Jones.
They were shortly married.
Her next sister came to make her a visit when Richard soon became engaged to her and they were shortly married.
The youngest sister made Richard's wife a visit, when Eben soon became engaged to her and they were shortly married.
They all lived on the same [High] street facing the river, within a distance of three hundred feet, in their own houses.
They all lived very happily, in great harmony.
The three brothers lived to an advanced age, highly respected by all.
Mrs. Benjamin Hall (Hepzibah), died August 10, 1790, aged 56.
Mrs. Richard Hall (Lucy), died February 10, 1826, aged 80.
Mrs. Eben Hall (Martha), died December 23, 1835, aged 86.
At
Mrs. Benjamin Hall's death
Mr. Hall wrote of her, ‘She was the joy of her husband's heart, and the comfort of his life, for more than thirty years.’
