Edward Marshall Hall

About

Known as The Great Defender, he became an excellent public speaker, a skill that obviously won him many cases in the courtroom.

Before Fame

After an illegitimate pregnancy and a botched abortion led to a trial involving his late wife's lover and her doctor, he was influenced to defend others.

Trivia

He was known for defending women who had been wronged by men.

Family Life

He had one child with his second wife, Hetty Kroeger.

Associated With

Daniel Webster was another noted orator, though he practiced his craft in the legislature.