Hall, Lucinda M., 1839-1929
Person
Dates
- Existence: January 14, 1839 to January 25, 1929
Lucinda M. Hall (1839-1929) was born January 14, 1839, and passed away on January 25, 1929. She was the eldest of six children born to Ira and Rhoda Abbey.
Hall became a Seventh-day Adventist at an early age. Around 1860 she became an employee of Ellen G. White, serving her efficiently as a housekeep, copyist, and governess, as circumstances demanded. In 1861 she married William Hall, a pressman at the Review and Herald Association. William died in 1863 at the Abbey home in Brooklyn, N.Y. After the premature death of her husband, Lucinda was called again to join Mrs White. Again, she served as a copyist and traveling companion of Mrs White, traveling with James and Ellen White on their evangelistic tours from Main to California.
When the “Signs of the Times” was established in Oakland, California, she acted for a time as secretary-treasurer, proof-reader and assistant editor. In 1881, she became the matron of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, serving in this capacity with great efficiency for more than twenty years.
Although physically small and delicate in appearance, Mrs Hall was a woman of extraordinary energy. She was untiring in her efforts to promote the interests of the Sanitarium, loyal to its ideals, and rendered invaluable help when such help was most needed. She was intellectually gifted and possessed good judgment. For three years she served as a member of the Board of Directors, and for twenty years as a member of the Labor Committee. After a rather brief illness, she died on January 25, 1929.
Hall became a Seventh-day Adventist at an early age. Around 1860 she became an employee of Ellen G. White, serving her efficiently as a housekeep, copyist, and governess, as circumstances demanded. In 1861 she married William Hall, a pressman at the Review and Herald Association. William died in 1863 at the Abbey home in Brooklyn, N.Y. After the premature death of her husband, Lucinda was called again to join Mrs White. Again, she served as a copyist and traveling companion of Mrs White, traveling with James and Ellen White on their evangelistic tours from Main to California.
When the “Signs of the Times” was established in Oakland, California, she acted for a time as secretary-treasurer, proof-reader and assistant editor. In 1881, she became the matron of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, serving in this capacity with great efficiency for more than twenty years.
Although physically small and delicate in appearance, Mrs Hall was a woman of extraordinary energy. She was untiring in her efforts to promote the interests of the Sanitarium, loyal to its ideals, and rendered invaluable help when such help was most needed. She was intellectually gifted and possessed good judgment. For three years she served as a member of the Board of Directors, and for twenty years as a member of the Labor Committee. After a rather brief illness, she died on January 25, 1929.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Lucinda M. Hall Collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 228
Content Description
The collection consists of photocopies of mostly handwritten correspondence to, by and about Hall, from c. 1870 until c.1920. Numerous sections of photocopies are not legible. The collection is arranged according to correspondents as was left as it was given. A significant number of letters were written by and to her mother, R. B. Abbey. The complete list of correspondents is found on page three.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1870 - 1920
Lucinda M. Hall Collection
Accession
Identifier: Collection 228
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1870 - 1920