James Goodwin Hall
| James Goodwin Hall | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1896 |
| Died |
1952 New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Residence |
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. Midland, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Stockbroker, business executive, pilot, horse breeder |
| Spouse(s) |
Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy Tamara Cecil |
| Children | Anne Windfohr Marion |
James Goodwin Hall (1896-1952) was an American stockbroker, business executive, pilot and horse breeder. He served as the vice president of Graham-Paige, a car company. He was critical in the establishment of Quarter Horses as a separate breed.
Early life
James Goodwin Hall was born in 1896.[1] He served as a pilot during World War I.[2][3] He also served as a pilot under General Hoyt Vandenberg during World War II.[2][3]
Career
Hall worked as a stockbroker, serving on the New York Stock Exchange.[1] Later, he served as the vice president of Graham-Paige, a car company, where he was in charge of the Southwestern United States.[2][3]
Aviation and equestrianism
Hall flew from New York to Havana, Cuba on July 21, 1931,[4][5] and he surpassed Frank Hawks's flying speed record.[6]
Hall served as the first treasurer of the American Quarter Horse Association.[1] In this capacity, he lobbyed the National Stallion Board to recognize the Quarter Horse as a separate breed in 1942.[1] He also produced early films about Quarter Horses in the Southwest.[1]
Personal life
Hall married Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy,[2] the heiress of the 6666 Ranch, in 1932.[1] They moved to Fort Worth, Texas and had a daughter, Anne Windfohr Marion.[1] Later, he married Tamara Cecil and moved to Midland, Texas.[2]
Death and legacy
Hall died in 1952 in New York City.[1][7] He was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame posthumously, in 1952.[1] He was buried at the Arlington National Cemetery.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "James G. Hall". American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Vet Pilot Of Both World Wars Dies". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. April 22, 1952. p. 25. Retrieved January 5, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "Ex-Pilot Dies". El Paso Herald-Post. El Paso, Texas. April 21, 1952. p. 17. Retrieved January 5, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "James Goodwin Hall Attempting To Shatter Record Set By Hawks". Corsicana Daily Sun. Corsicana, Texas. July 18, 1931. p. 1. Retrieved January 5, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Hall Attempts New Record From Havana-New York. Set New Mark In Saturday Flight Will Stop At Miami". Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light. Corsicana, Texas. July 21, 1931. p. 1. Retrieved January 5, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Frank Hawks Roars Over Course To Regain Record". Pampa Daily News. Pampa, Texas. July 23, 1931. p. 1. Retrieved January 5, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Ex-Midland Man Dies in New York". The Odessa American. Odessa, Texas. April 21, 1952. p. 9. Retrieved January 5, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.