Allen (Pat) Hall was born at Carrington on December 8, 1889, to the George Halls. He attended the Carrington schools. He enlisted in Company F-second Infantry of the North Dakota National Guard. He was called to active duty in World War I serving in France. He was discharged in May 1919.
On June 24, 1919, he married Edna Thurston at Carrington. Edna came to Foster County in 1902 from Wisconsin with her parents, the W. E. Thurstons. She attended the Carrington schools. Mrs. Hall served as deputy County treasurer for a number of years; also as treasurer. Mr. Hall served as County Sheriff and also as a city police for a number of years.
The Halls had three children: Edith, Allen Jr. and William. Both sons served in the armed services during World War II. Allen Jr. was in the Air Force and William was in the Navy.
Mr. Hall died February 1, 1962.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 25B