The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Middle Township, page 704
James R. Hale, a successful farmer and tile manufacturer, of Middle Township, located near Rainstown, is a native of Hendricks County, born Oct. 15, 1846, a son of Stephen and Sarah Hale, early settlers of the county. Four of a family of ten children are living--John, Susan, Christopher J. and James R. The father died in 18--, and the mother is still a resident of this township. James R. Hale was reared and educated in his native county, and Dec. 8, 1864, married Susan McClintock, daughter of Hezekiah McClintock, one of Hendricks' pioneers. To them have been born six children, but two of whom, George W. and Nila D., are living. Sarah S., Mollie E., Ettie A. and Urban G. are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Hale are members of the Christian church. In politics he is a Republican.