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Rare Books and Special Collections Hall, John, 1771-1822 Montréal (Québec)
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Power of attorney and guardianship of Jacob Hall, 24 May 1797

Power of attorney appointing John Hall as attorney for his brother Joseph Hall, as well as their minor brother Jacob Hall in Joseph Hall's capacity as his guardian. This was done for the purpose of receiving whatever inheritance came from the estate of their brother David Hall, who died in 1796. Includes a copy of the document appointing Joseph Hall guardian of Jacob Hall, also dated 24 May 1797.

John Hall Masonic certificate, 1803

Masonic certificate for John Hall from the Union Lodge no. 8, Montreal, confirming his title of Superexcellent Royal Arch Mason. With some decorative illustrations.

Lease of farm, 20 April 1805

Lease of farm by Jacob, Joseph and John Hall to Niram Norton for three years, notarized by Jonathan Abraham Gray and Thomas Barron. The farm was located on lot 8 in Hinchinbrook. Also includes a renewal of the lease up until 10 March 1810, dated 22 July 1808.

Deed of sale, 28 January 1818

Deed of sale of a plot of land in Cote Sainte Catherine, Montreal, by current owner Charlotte Morrison (who was gifted the land by Charles Lepallieur in 1752) and her husband John Hall to Benjamin Hall. Notarized by F.G. Lepallieur, N.B. Doucet.

Will of John Hall, 28 January 1818

Last will and testament of John Hall. Witnessed by Isaac Jones, merchant, and William Reeves, gentleman, both of Montreal, and notarized by N.B Doucet. The will includes Hall's wishes for burial and leaves all of his property to his wife Charlotte Morrison.

Receipt for gifts, 29 January 1818

Receipt for items willed to John Hall's daughters, Charlotte and Harriet Ann Hall, and his wife, Charlotte Morrison, from the estate of Christina Barbara Hall.

Deed of sale, 2 February 1818

Deed of sale of a plot of land in Cote Sainte Catherine, Montreal, by current owner Benjamin Hall to his brother John Hall and his brother's wife Charlotte Morrison. Notarized by F.G. Lepallieur, N.B. Doucet.

Copy of 1807 marriage contract, 24 January 1818

Copy of a marriage contract between Charlotte Morrison and John Hall originally signed on 14 February 1807. The contract includes details of their chosen matrimonial regime (no community of property) and the sum of money to be inherited by the surviving spouse should one of them die first. Signed by John Hall, Charlotte Morrison, Jacob Hall, and James Morrison. Originally notarized by Jonathan Abraham Gray and Thomas Barron, with the certified copy made by Reid, Levesque & Monk on 24 January 1818.

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