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Eleanor was the fourth of six children born to:
Wyllys Hall, b. Mar. 18, 1838 in Portsmouth, Scioto, OH. and d. Apr. 30, 1908 in CA. &
Eleanor Benedict Kellogg, b. Dec. 31, 1842 in Flushing, NY and d. Apr. 30, 1896 in Pasadena, L.A., CA.
Wyllys and Eleanor Hall's children were:
1) Lois Hall, b. Mar. 1867 in OH. and d. Mar. 18, 1943 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Lois marr. Richard Irvine Howitt.
2) Edna Hall, b. Feb. 9, 1869 in Piqua, Miami County, OH. and d. Aug. 27, 1944 in Los Angeles County, CA.
3) Gordon Hall, b. abt. 1871 in OH. and d. 1930 in Berkely, Alameda, CA.
4) Eleanor Hall, b. Nov. 22, 1872 in OH. and d. Nov. 10, 1954 in L.A. Co., CA.
5) Miriam/Mariam Hall, b. Nov. 16, 1876 in MI. and d. Jun. 18, 1954 in CA.
6) Wyllys Hall, b. Feb. 1882 in MI.
In the June 24, 1880 U.S. census, 6 yr. old Eleanor Hall, b. abt. 1874 in OH. in the month of Nov., was living in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, MI. with her
42 yr. old father, Wyllys Hall, a clergyman, b. in OH. in the month of March
37 yr. old mother, Eleanor Hall, b. in NY
13 yr. old sister, Lois Hall, b. in OH. in the month of March
11 yr. old sister, Edna Hall, b. in OH. in the month of Feb.
9 yr. old brother, Gordon Hall, b. in OH.
3 yr. old sister, Mariam Hall, b. in MI.
32 yr. old servant, Eliza Goddens, b. in England.
Wyllys' father was b. in CT. and his mother in OH.
Eleanor Sr.'s father's birthplace was 'unknown' and her mother was b. in NY.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 5, last column
Tue., May 11, 1897
Item from: NOTES AND PERSONALS
Cards are out for the wedding of Miss Eleanor Hall and Stephen (Abel Stevens) Halsted, both of Pasadena, at St. Luke's Church, San Francisco, on the 27th inst. They will be at home on Fridays after July 22, at Pasadena.
Abel Stevens Halsted and Eleanor Hall were marr. on May 27, 1897 at St. Luke's church in San Francisco.
The San Francisco Call (San Francisco, CA.), P. 8, Col. 3
Fri., May 28, 1897
SOUTHERN BRIDAL AT ST. LUKE'S
Nuptials of A. S. Halsted and Miss Eleanor Hall.
The Bride's Father Officiates at the Impressive Ceremony.
The Groom Is a Prominent Young Attorney from Los Angeles - His Wife A Pasadena Belle
There was a pretty wedding at St. Luke's at noon yesterday, the contracting parties being Miss Eleanor Hall, daughter of Rev. W. Wyllys Hall, D.D., of Pasadena, and A. Stevens Halsted of the firm of Giffon & Halsted of Los Angeles.
The church was prettily decorated for the occasion with Bermuda lilies, white sweet peas and ferns, which were artistically massed upon the altar.
Rev. Mr. hall, father of the bride, assisted by Rev. Mr. Shaw and Rev. E. B. Church, read the solemn words that made the happy young couple one. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss edna Hall, who officiated as maid of honor, and Miss Virginia Rowland of Pasadena, Miss marguerite Halsted, Miss Miriam Hall and Miss Grace Kellogg officiated as bridesmaids. George Yocum was best man and W. R. P. Clark and E. W. Kimball were the ushers.
George Herbert Kellogg, uncle of the bride, have her into the keeping of the groom.
The bride wore a dainty gown of white organdie, trimmed with valenciennes lace. Her veil was the same worn by the groom's mother at her bridal, and the wreath belonged to the bride's mother.
The maid of honor wore a stylish gown of salmon pink silk, with white Swiss overdress. She wore a large white hat ornamented with pink feathers, and carried sweet peas.
After the ceremony there was a bridal breakfast for the bridal party and relatives at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Kimball, 2130 Post street. An informal reception followed between the hours of 3 and 5.
Mr. and Mrs. Halsted have gone to Portland on a bridal tour. They will be at home after July at 200 California street, Pasadena.
In the 1900 U.S. census, 26 yr. old Eleanor Halstead, b. Nov. 1873 in OH., was living at 380 So. Euclid Av. in Pasadena Precinct 7, L.A., CA. with her
29 yr. old husband, Abel S. Halsted, a lawyer, b. Aug 1870 in NY
(1 yr. old) Willis Halstead
sister, Louise Howitt (age not listed)
17 yr. old servant, Carrie Sheebler, b. Aug. 1882 in TX.
12 yr. old nurse(maid), Julia Devereaux, b. Aug. 1887 in NE.
Abel and Eleanor had been married for three years. Eleanor was the mother of one child, Wyllys.
Abel's parents were both b. in NY. Eleanor's father was b. in OH. and her mother was b. in Long Island.
In the Apr. 26, 1910 U.S. census, 36 yr. old Eleanor Halsted, b. in OH., was living at 380 So. Euclid Ave. in Pasadena Ward 3, L.A., CA. with her
39 yr. old husband, Abel S. Halsted, a railroad attorney, b. abt. 1871 in NY
11 yr. old son, Wylys S. Halsted, b. in CA.
2 yr. old son, Abel S. Halsted, b. in CA.
and 30 yr. old servant, Emma Duggan, b. in Eng. spkg. Canada.
Both of Abel's parents were b. in NY.
Eleanor's father was b in OH. and her mother in NY.
This was a first marriage for both Abel and Eleanor. They had been married for twelve years. Eleanor was the mother of two children, both still alive by this census.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 36, Col. 3
Sun., Feb. 3, 1918
Item from: SOCIETY
American, British and French blind soldiers will be the charitable medium for a tea dansant to be given eat the Hotel Maryland on next Saturday afternoon. The funds created will be dispensed for the relief of heroes who have lost their sight. Men in uniform will be the guests of the occasion. The patronesses are: Mrs. Howard Huntington, Mrs. A. Stevens Halsted, Mrs. Myron Hunt (and 15 others).
In the 1920 U.S. Federal census, 46 yr. old Eleanor Halsted, b. abt. 1874 in OH., was living at 194 Palmetto Dr. in Pasadena, L.A., CA. with her
49 yr. old husband, A. Stephen Halsted, a lawyer in general practice, b. in NY
12 yr. old son, A. Stephen Halsted, b. in CA.
35 yr. old servant, Anna Erickson, b. in Sweden
Both of Abel's parents were b. in NY.
Eleanor's father was b. in OH. and her mother in NY.
In the 1930 U.S. census, Eleanor H. Halsted, b. abt. 1874 in OH., was living at Westmoreland Place in Pasadena, L.A., CA. with her
59 yr. old husband, Abel S. Halsted, a lawyer for the Railroad, b. in NY
22 yr. old son, Abel S. Halsted, b. in CA.
and 30 yr. old servant, Dora Moore, b. in MN.
Abel's father was b. in NY and his mother in MA.
Eleanor's father was b. in OH. and her mother in NY.
The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, CA.), P. 47, Col. 2-3
Thu., Nov. 11, 1954
Mrs. Eleanor H. Halsted of Pasadena Dies at 81
Mrs. Eleanor Hall Halsted, 81, active in social and civic life of Pasadena for many years, died yesterday after a short illness. She had been a resident in Pasadena for the last 62 years.
Mrs. Halsted was a charter member of the Town Club of Pasadena and a long-time member of the Valley Hunt Club. She was born in Piqua, O., and in 1892 came to Pasadena, where her father, Dr. Wyllys Hall, served as rector of All-Saints Episcopal Church.
Married in 1897
In 1897 she married A. Stevens Hasted, who at the time of his death in 1932 was general counsel of the Union Pacific Railroad.
She leaves a son, A. Stevens Hasted Jr., a granddaughter, Miss Croftan Hasted, and a grandson, A. Stevens Hasted III, all of Pasadena.
A private service at the graveside will be conducted tomorrow at the San Gabriel Cemetery. Friends are asked not to send flowers. Turner & Stevens Mortuary, Pasadena, is in charge of arrangements.
Gravesite Details
Eleanor is buried to the right of her son, Abel Stevens Halsted Jr. Abel Stevens Halsted Sr. is buried six spaces away from Eleanor.
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1872 - 1954 (81 years)
