Clement Hall facts for kids

Clement Hall (1706–1759) was an Anglican missionary. This means he was a religious leader who traveled to spread his faith. He also wrote many religious books. Clement Hall moved to the British colony of North Carolina. There, he kept writing about religion and spirituality. He wrote the very first book printed in North Carolina by a private person. His son, also named Clement, later fought in the American Revolutionary War.

Early Life and Family

Clement Hall was born in 1706 in Warwickshire, England. He was baptized at Saint Mary's Church in Warwick. He went to public school there.

In 1731, Clement Hall and his brother Robert moved to the Province of North Carolina. They settled in Perquimans County. In 1742, Clement Hall married Frances Foster. Her father, Francis Foster, worked for the colonial government. Clement Hall's mother also moved to North Carolina. She passed away in Edenton in 1752.

Clement Hall's son, Clement, became a soldier. He fought in the American Revolutionary War for the Continental Army. He even wrote letters to George Washington.

Life in the Colony

In 1731, Clement Hall bought a large farm in North Carolina. It was 104 acres, located near the Perquimans River. In 1739, he became a judge for Perquimans County.

By 1743, Clement Hall wanted to become an official missionary. Many important people in the colony thought he was a good Christian. They said he was "Honour, Diligence and Integrity" (honest, hardworking, and trustworthy).

Hall often rode his horse alone through the countryside. During these rides, he thought about ideas for a religious book. He wrote a book called A Collection of Many Christian Experiences, and Several Places of Scripture. This book was printed by James Davis. It was very important because it was the first non-legal book published in North Carolina. The only known copy is at Duke University Library in Durham, North Carolina.