I just got a note from Kory Meyerink stating that Charles Hall has died. Charles may be best known as the man who authored the “Atlantic Bridge to Germany” series of books. However, he also founded the “Palatines to America” and “Federation of Eastern European Family History Societies.” He was a good friend, and will be missed by all.
Following is an excerpt from his obituary:
Charles McAllister Hall 11/27/1930 ~ 3/15/2010… Charles leaves a legacy of a brilliant mind, a desire to always be learning, and a love of all nations and people. He
authored 10 books to help genealogists in the German and Prussian areas. He also founded two genealogical societies, Palatines to America and Federation of Eastern European Family History Societies… Funeral services will be held Friday, March 19, 2010, 11:00 a.m., at the Cottonwood 10th LDS chapel, 4930 S. Westmoor Rd. (1665 E.) Holladay, Utah. Friends may call Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Interment in the Santaquin City Cemetery Friday afternoon. Online condolences may be shared at www.cannonmortuary.com
Read the full obit at the Deseret News website.
Kory is working on a memorial page for Mr. Hall at ProGenealogists.com.
Dear Frankie and Family
I’m sorry for the passing of Charles. He was a great guy. He accomplished alot. He even helped me find a way to get interested in my geneology that hasn’t been all completed yet. May you be blessed with comfort of peace now thru these tender moments.I’ve often reflected Frankie, how fun it was to serve with you in young womens.I love you and I’m sure Charles will be quite entertaining to those who are on the other side.
Love
Ted and Mary Polevoy
My condolances to his family. In the early 1980s, Charles Hall encouraged me as a young German Genealogist. I now proudly serve an ever-increasing global clientele as GermanGenealogist.com. We’ll catch up with you later, Charles.