Sons of Quebec 1778-1843

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The Sons of Quebec (Fils de Québec) were written by Pierre-Georges Roy and published in 1933 in a four volume set. They provide a series of short biographies of one to three pages of Quebec men from 1778-1843. Warning… this manuscript is in French!

Biographical Sketch of Carl Halle

Halle, Carl; manufacturer; born, Germany, April 8, 1863; son of G. Halle, mother’s maiden name Stem; educated in Germany; married, Cleveland, Oct. 20, 1895, Jennie Hoffman; issue, three children; served in German army; twelve years with Halle, Schwarz & Skall; eight years in wholesale liquor business; firm Halle & Abel; since 1910, sec ‘y and treas. of The Brown Auto & Carriage Co.; director Hebrew Relief Ass’n; member Elks, K. of P., and United Commercial Travelers.

Biographical Sketch of Salmon Portland Halle

Halle, Salmon Portland; merchant; born, Cleveland, Aug. 6, 1866; son of Moses and Rebecca Weil Halle; public school education in Cleveland; married, Cleveland, Dec. 3, 1893, Carrie B. Moss; issue, Marion R., Feb. 26, 1896, Salmon Portland, IL, Jan. 13, 1909; pres. Halle Bros. Co.; director Mutual Building & Loan Co., Service Recorder Co.; Sheriff St.; member Cleveland Athletic, Excelsior, Oakwood Clubs, Cleveland; Aldine Club, New York.

Biographical Sketch of C. K. Halle

Halle, C. K.; broker; born, Bavaria, Feb. 8, 1844; son of Mannuel and Ida Halle; Cleveland High School education; married, Cleveland, 1875, Sarah Hart; four sons; started in the oil business with W. C. Scofield, Great Western Oil Co., also handled glassware and wholesale groceries; sold out in 1897; joined Cleveland Stock Exchange, selling bonds, stocks and all kinds of securities; specializing in Standard Oil stocks; charter member Excelsior Club.