Background
Hall, James Pierre was born on September 2, 1849 in Auburn, New York, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin (chief justice Colorado, 1861-1863) and Abbe Farnam (Hagaman) H.
Hall, James Pierre was born on September 2, 1849 in Auburn, New York, United States. Son of Benjamin Franklin (chief justice Colorado, 1861-1863) and Abbe Farnam (Hagaman) H.
Brother of Henry and Edward Hagaman H. (both. Educated Auburn public and high schools. Entered Hamilton College, but did not take course.
Unmarried.
With Auburn Morning News, 1870-1871, Auburn Advertiser, 1872. Norwich (Connecticut) Bulletin, 1872-1883. For nearly 30 years with New York Tribune.
Occasional contributor to leading journals.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Astronomical and Astrophysical Society America, American Geography Society.