James Hall (writer)

James Hall
Treasurer of Illinois
In office
1827–1831
GovernorNinian Edwards
Preceded byAbner Field
Succeeded byJohn Dement
Personal details
BornAugust 19, 1793
DiedJuly 5, 1868(1868-07-05) (aged 74)

James Hall (August 19, 1793 - July 5, 1868) was an American judge and man of letters. He has been called a literary pioneer of the Midwestern United States.