We have often wondered why some family members decided to move North. We have since learned of the “The Great Migration” and believe this was the catalyst behind the move. The Great Migration was the movement of six million southern blacks to the north and west between 1915 and 1960. The economic motivations for migration were a combination of the desire to escape oppressive economic conditions in the south and the promise of greater prosperity in the north. Since their Emancipation from slavery, southern rural blacks had suffered in a plantation economy that offered little chance of advancement. While a few blacks were lucky enough to purchase land, most were sharecroppers, tenant farmers, or farm labors, barely subsiding from year to year. When World War I created a huge demand for workers in northern factories, many southern blacks took this opportunity to leave the oppressive economic conditions in the south. (https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/great-migration-1915-1960/)
The Hallmans utilizes the “Old Oak Tree” to represent the family’s Tree of Life symbol.
The “Oak Tree” represents the family’s connection to our family and ancestors.
The branches of the “Oak Tree” represent how our family has grown and expanded throughout the generations.
The limbs of the tree symbolize fertility as it branches out through seeds or new saplings.
The leaves are lush and green signifying the strength and vitality of our lineage.
Andrew Hallman
Lettie Hallman
Albert and Maggie Hallman
Their Descendants
Our Ancestors
Albert was a proud and strong man, while Maggie was a proud and strong woman. Both valued the principles of loyalty, honesty, and humanity. They had the qualities of high integrity and lived by strong moral principles, of which they instilled in their children. Albert was the Patriarch of the family, a good friend to all, a man who would do anything he could to help you; Maggie was the Matriarch, stood her ground and spoke her mind with authority.
They were good parents who always took care of their children and did the best they could to teach and guide them. Albert and Maggie’s children worked hard and lived by the principles their parents taught them.
On 9 September 1953, Albert passed away leaving Maggie with her children for eight years. Maggie passed away on 14 September 1960 leaving her children with the same moral principles and integrity that she and Albert lived by. They valued their children and their grandchildren and blessed them with so many values. We are so proud and thankful for the values and principles they left us with.
We are always grateful and respect them for they shaped us to be who we are. They were excellent role models as were their children and we appreciate the hard work and sacrifices they all made so that we could live a better life.
Their undying love and devotion to the family sets an example for us to follow– work hard and be thankful for what you have. Set realistic goals and prepare a path to achieve your goals.
Albert Hallman
Maggie Simonton
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