Other Events:

• Group: Hall Direct Descendant
• Group: Halls of Rehoboth - DNA Family 006
• Group: Halls of Taunton - DNA Family 024

Notes:

George D. Hall was onboard the Cumberland when she went down in her fight with the Merrimac.  He swam to a boat and was saved.
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From Croydon Centenniel Celebration Book (1866):

George Hall, son of Edward Hall, Jr., was on board the Cumberland during its fight with the Merrimac, and swam to the boat when it went down. The British and Frendch ships were by, as witnesses of the conflict. The Captain saw what the result must be, and inquired of his men, "Shall we strike colors and save life, or fight on?" The gallant crew replied, "We can be shot, or sunk in the ocean, but surrender -- never."

Group:
A person who is a direct descendant of any colonial New England Hall Family

Group:
Descendants of Edward Hall of Rehoboth, Massachusetts (Hall DNA Family 006), and extended and allied families and their ancestors.

Group:
Descendants of George Hall of Taunton, Massachusetts.