Frank J. Hall

Frank J. Hall (16 February 1844 – 19 August 1925) was an American politician from Indiana. Between 1909 and 1913, he served as Lieutenant Governor of Indiana.

Life
Frank Hall was born in Rush County in Indiana where he grew up on his father’s farm. At the age of 17 he worked as a teacher for two years. Later he studied law at the Indiana University in Bloomington, and in 1869, he was admitted to the bar. Afterwards he became an attorney. Among his clients were several Railroad Companies. He joined the Democratic Party and was elected to the mayor’s office in Rushville, Indiana. Twice he ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Indiana House of Representatives.

In 1908, Frank Hall campaigned successfully for the office of the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. He served in this position from January 11, 1909 to January 13, 1913 when his term ended. As Lieutenant Governor, he was the deputy to Governor Thomas R. Marshall and he presided over the Indiana Senate.

Hall died on August 19, 1925 in Indianapolis.

Literature
Indiana University. Alumni Association: Indiana University Alumni Quarterly. : volume 12, Alumni Association of Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind., 1925, page 520.