Caroline A. Hall
Encyclopedia
Caroline Arabella Hall was an early associate of the seven founders of the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry.
in 1838 to Hepzibah and Nathanial Hall.
She played a key role in assuring that women would be on an equal footing with men from the first inception of the Grange movement
. She felt that the family farm included the women, and then so should the organization that the family would join. Seeing through her rural teachings that the woman was usually isolated on the farm, the Grange would offer an opportunity for women to expand their talents. She became Oliver Hudson Kelley
's assistant, and was also his niece. It was with her attention to detail and correspondence that Kelley's dream became a reality in organizing the Grange. The National Grange later dignified her contributions to the Order by recognizing her as an equal with the original seven founders.
She eventually inherited a valuable farm from a brother, near Knapp, Wisconsin
and lived there for many years. Failing health caused her to move to an apartment in Minneapolis. Here she was residing when she took an automobile trip on October 11, 1918. She was involved in an accident near French Lick, Indiana
from which she never recovered, and her death occurred at the age of 80 on December 11, 1918.
She was interred at Minneapolis in Lake Wood Cemetery. A friend said of her, “She just lived being sweet and lovely to everyone.”
, William Saunders, Francis M. McDowell, John Trimble
, Aaron B. Grosh
, John R. Thompson
and William M. Ireland
.
Biography
She was born in BostonBoston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
in 1838 to Hepzibah and Nathanial Hall.
She played a key role in assuring that women would be on an equal footing with men from the first inception of the Grange movement
Grange movement
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, also simply styled the Grange, is a fraternal organization for American farmers that encourages farm families to band together for their common economic and political well-being...
. She felt that the family farm included the women, and then so should the organization that the family would join. Seeing through her rural teachings that the woman was usually isolated on the farm, the Grange would offer an opportunity for women to expand their talents. She became Oliver Hudson Kelley
Oliver Hudson Kelley
Oliver Hudson Kelley is considered the "Father" of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry.-Biography:In Boston, he moved to the Minnesota frontier in 1849, where he became a farmer...
's assistant, and was also his niece. It was with her attention to detail and correspondence that Kelley's dream became a reality in organizing the Grange. The National Grange later dignified her contributions to the Order by recognizing her as an equal with the original seven founders.
She eventually inherited a valuable farm from a brother, near Knapp, Wisconsin
Knapp, Wisconsin
Knapp is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Wisconsin:*Knapp, Dunn County, Wisconsin, a village*Knapp, Jackson County, Wisconsin, a town...
and lived there for many years. Failing health caused her to move to an apartment in Minneapolis. Here she was residing when she took an automobile trip on October 11, 1918. She was involved in an accident near French Lick, Indiana
French Lick, Indiana
French Lick is a town in French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,807 at the 2010 census. In early 2006 the French Lick Resort Casino, the state's tenth casino in the modern legalized era, opened drawing national attention to the small town.- History :French...
from which she never recovered, and her death occurred at the age of 80 on December 11, 1918.
She was interred at Minneapolis in Lake Wood Cemetery. A friend said of her, “She just lived being sweet and lovely to everyone.”
Legacy
The original seven founders of the Grange were: Oliver Hudson KelleyOliver Hudson Kelley
Oliver Hudson Kelley is considered the "Father" of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry.-Biography:In Boston, he moved to the Minnesota frontier in 1849, where he became a farmer...
, William Saunders, Francis M. McDowell, John Trimble
John Trimble
John Trimble was one of the seven founders of the Grange.-Biography:Born in New Jersey, he was a student of the Protestant Episcopal Church, receiving his Doctor of Divinity. Following the American Civil War, he served in the Treasurer Department as agent for the collection of war claims for...
, Aaron B. Grosh
Aaron B. Grosh
Reverend Aaron Burt Grosh , a Universalist minister, was one of the seven founders of the Grange. He had a major part in the design of the Grange ritual and was also responsible for the various songs used during various celebrations of the Grange...
, John R. Thompson
John R. Thompson
John Richardson Thompson was one of the seven founders of the The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry.-Biography:...
and William M. Ireland
William M. Ireland
William M. Ireland was one of the seven founders of the Grange.-Biography:He served much of his life as chief clerk in the offices of the U.S. Post Office Department. Also an avid Mason, Ireland added valuable knowledge to organizational systems and methods in the formative period of the Grange...
.