Charles A. Hall
Charles A. Hall, second son of Margaret Jane Jackson and George Andrew
Hall, was born in Illinois in 1889. His brothers were William H. and Rolley
George. Sisters were Maude and Alta Davis. The family moved to the Russell,
Kansas area and Charles later moved to Nashville.
Velma Barkley was born in 1891 to Harry A. and Mae Stevens Barkley in
Cunninham, Kansas. She was the oldest of the four children. Brothers were
San (Conway Springs), and Pete (Coffeyville) and sister Della Goedown
(Kingman). Velma spent her early years in Cunningham and Kingman and prior
to her marriage, taught school at Nashville, One of her pupils was Thelma
Dye Wright.
Charles Hall and Velma Barkley were married May 1, 1913. They lived in
Nashville and Centerview and in 1925, moved to Medicine Lodge. Charles was
a Doctor of Chiropractivs. He also worked for Trice Mercantile Company and
later purchased the Streetway Cafe which they operated several years. He
continued with his D.C. practice.
They united with the First Baptist Church in 1928 where both served in
many capacities. Charles was a deacon and trustee. He taught the Adult
Bible Class for many years. Velma taught the Young People's Class and many
homes were established on the precepts which she taught through the years.
Their children, Louise, Charles Ray and Joan received their education in
the Medicine Lodge schools, then went on for higher education.
Charles suffered a stroke, but in spite of her own serious health problems
Velma, with help, ared for him in their home. He died July 31, 1969, and
Velma later made her home then near her daughter, Louise at Franklinton,
Louisiana. Velma died February 2, 1973.
Louise married Blyde Corkern in New Orleans and made her home in that
area. She now lives in Baton Rouge. Their daughter Ann and family lives in
Denham Springs, La. Charles Ray and Sarah made their home in Tacoma, Wash.
They have a daguther and two sons. Joan married Ed Dycke and she lives in
Great Falls, Va. Their children are Gloria and Byron. Sarah, Clyde and Ed
are deceased.
The positive influence of Charles and Velma Hall continues into the
lives of second and third generations in the Medicine Lodge Community.
Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas, pg. 211