James Goodwin Hall

James Goodwin Hall
Born	1896
Died	1952 New York City, U.S.
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery
Occupation(s)	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 lobbied 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. "James G. Hall". American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
2. "Vet Pilot Of Both World Wars Dies". Abilene Reporter-News. Abilene, Texas. April 22, 1952. p. 25. Retrieved January 5, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
3. "Ex-Pilot Dies". El Paso Herald-Post. El Paso, Texas. April 21, 1952. p. 17. Retrieved January 5, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
4. "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.
5. "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.
6. "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.
7. "Ex-Midland Man Dies in New York". The Odessa American. Odessa, Texas. April 21, 1952. p. 9. Retrieved January 5, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• Arlington National Cemetery