Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County, Illinois; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

Hale S. MASON, farmer, P. O. Lockport; born in Attleboro, Bristol Co., Mass., March 30, 1804; 
when he was 12 years of age, his father moved to Ontario Co., N. Y.; in 1833, young MASON 
came West to Illinois, to prospect the country, returning home on the 6th of May, 1834; he 
took up his line of march in a two horse covered wagon to the far West, his family consisting 
of himself, his wife, and three little boys, the oldest about 7 years of age; June 6, one 
month from the date of starting they landed at Gooding's Grove, Will Co. here he remained 
engaged in farming till 1846, when he removed to the village of Lockport, and in company 
with his brother, engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes ; in 1849, he moved to 
the farm upon which he now resides, and engaged in the nursery business. He was married 
Jan. 5, 1826, to Sabrina A.CODDING, a native of Bristol, Ontario Co., N. Y.; has had seven 
son - Edwin B., William T., Stephen C., John Q, Charles T., living; Hale S., and George H., 
deceased; the later was killed while in the United States' service, Dec. 13, 1863; he was a 
member of the 14th I. V. C., and was Color Bearer of the regiment. Mr. MASON owns 180 acres 
of land in Lockport Township.