James Hall | |
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| Born | September 12, 1811 |
| Died | August 7, 1898 (aged 86) |
| Citizenship | American |
| Awards | Hayden Memorial Geological Award (1890) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | geologist, paleontologist, stratigraphy |
| Doctoral advisor | Amos Eaton, Ebenezer Emmons |
James Hall Jr. (September 12, 1811 – August 7, 1898) was an American geologist and paleontologist. He was a noted authority on stratigraphy and had an influential role in the development of paleontology in the United States.