Bennington

HALL, Samuel Baker

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, pp 176-177 
(portrait p 176)

Samuel Baker HALL, of Bennington, was born 17 February 1846 at Bennington 
[Bennington County, Vermont], son of Marshall Carter and Sophia B. (DEMING) 
HALL. His education was obtained in the Bennington public schools and 
seminary, and also at the Rock Point Episcopal Institute at Burlington 
[Chittenden County, Vermont], and Phillips Exeter Academy of Andover [Essex 
County], Massachusetts. Commenced his business career as clerk in a dry 
goods commission house in New York City. In the fall of 1867 he received the 
appointment of bookkeeper of the First National Bank at North Bennington; in 
1873 promoted to cashier, which office he continues to fill. In 1890 was 
elected treasurer of the Bennington & Rutland Railroad; is interested in real 
estate, and also in the bank with which he is connected. Republican. Has 
never taken an active interest in politics; has been compelled to give the 
principal part of his time and attention to his business affairs; but has 
served the village at different times in local offices; at present chairman 
of the North Bennington school board. Liberal supporter of the 
Congregational society at North Bennington; an attendant of that church. On 
03 October 1870 Mr. [Samuel Baker] HALL was united in marriage to Sarah, 
daughter of George W. and Jane (HINSDILL) ROBINSON, of Bennington. Their 
children are: Deming, Robinson, Francis H. (deceased), Samuel Carter, and 
Charles Lincoln.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly