Granville D. Hall
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Granville Davisson Hall (September 17, 1837 ā June 24, 1934) was an American journalist, businessman and politician who helped found the state of West Virginia during the American Civil War. He served as the Secretary of State of West Virginia and as the private secretary of the first governor, Arthur Boreman, and eventually wrote seven books, including The Rending of Virginia to counteract the growing Lost Cause myth.[1] After the Civil War, Hall became involved in the railroad industry in Kentucky, eventually becoming President of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, but later moved to Glencoe, Illinois where he continued writing and served as the village clerk.[2]
Granville D. Hall | |
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2nd Secretary of State of West Virginia | |
In office 1865ā1867 | |
Governor | Arthur I. Boreman |
Preceded by | Jacob Boyers |
Succeeded by | John Witcher |
Personal details | |
Born | Granville Davisson Hall (1837-09-17)September 17, 1837 Shinnston, Harrison County, Virginia |
Died | June 24, 1934(1934-06-24) (aged 96) Glencoe, Cook County, Illinois, U.S. |
Resting place | Memorial Gardens, Skokie, Illinois |
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Journalist |