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James S. Hamilton

Birth	:	7 Oct 1805 Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	26 Oct 1892
Burial	:	Cascade Community Cemetery, Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2975200, -91.0236200
Description	:	DEACON JAMES S. HAMILTON, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Cascade; his parents were Patrick Hamilton and Elizabeth Smith; he was born Oct. 7, 1805, in Allegheny, Huntingdon Co., Penn.; he stayed at home until 24 years of age, himself and brothers carrying on the farm after the death of his father, which occurred when he was but 16 years old. He was married in his native town, Oct. 8, 1829, to Miss Mary Walker; they have had nine children, six of whom still live-Sarah E., Jane E. (now dead), William G. (now dead), Mary C., Martha A., Frances E.,... Read More	DEACON JAMES S. HAMILTON, farmer, Sec. 32; P.O. Cascade; his parents were Patrick Hamilton and Elizabeth Smith; he was born Oct. 7, 1805, in Allegheny, Huntingdon Co., Penn.; he stayed at home until 24 years of age, himself and brothers carrying on the farm after the death of his father, which occurred when he was but 16 years old. He was married in his native town, Oct. 8, 1829, to Miss Mary Walker; they have had nine children, six of whom still live-Sarah E., Jane E. (now dead), William G. (now dead), Mary C., Martha A., Frances E., Abby A., Ida M and Charles W. (now dead); five children are married, and all but Mary C. live in Iowa; Abby A. is yet at home. In the spring after his marriage, he commenced farming in his native county, which he continued for ten years, and then farmed for five years in Bedford Co., Penn.; in the spring of 1845, came West with his family, and stopped that season twelve miles west of Dubuque; during May and June of that year, they lived in a covered sheep-pes, having neither door nor window, and one daughter was born there; when it rained, the little ones were sheltered under an umbrella, the clapboard roof affording poor protection; they lived mainly on potatoes and johnny-cake; the nearest grist-mill was at Canton, eighteen miles distant, and the nearest physician was at Dubuque. In the fall of 1845, he settled in Whitewater Township upon the farm which he now owns; his first house here was a log cabin 12 X 12, with a sod roof, and had only a small four-light window; he now has a comfortable house, a large barn and 200 acres of land all in good condition. He was a liberal contributor to the new railroad enterprise. In early life, he was a Congregationalist, but now he and his wife are acceptable members of the Methodist Church. He is not a member of any secret organization; politically, he is a reliable Republican. He is benevolent and public spirited, and lives peaceably with all mankind. On the 8th of October, 1879, occurred the golden wedding of this venerable couple; fully fifty of their pioneer friends gathered at the homestead with children and grandchildren on that memorable occasion; the many presents were of both intrinsic and associated value. The infirmities of age are seen upon the Deacon, but he and his energetic wife are enjoying the rewards of industry and pure living, namely, many friends, a fair competency and clear consciences. "The History of Dubuque County" http://members.tripod.com/~Doreen_3/DBBIOAB.htm

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James S. Hamilton's memorial is located at: Cascade Community Cemetery, Cascade, Dubuque County, USA.
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James S. Hamilton death on 26 Oct 1892 in
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Latitude: 42.2975200
Longitude: -91.0236200

Family Members:

Spouse

Mary Walker Hamilton

(1810 - 1900)

Children

Martha Ann Hamilton Macomber

(1845 - 1924)

Frances Emily Hamilton Gilson

(1848 - 1906)

Abby Asenath Hamilton Hamil

(1851 - 1934)

Charles W. Hamilton

(1857 - 1875)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cascade Community Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2975200, -91.0236200

2. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2990340, -91.0234540

3. Saint Martins Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2990000, -91.0226800

4. Zion Reformed Church Cemetery
Cascade, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3465000, -91.0813000

5. Bowens Prairie Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2821999, -91.1153030

6. Hutton Cemetery
Anamosa, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2294920, -90.9663420

7. Saint Peters Cemetery
Temple Hill, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2245500, -90.9754100

8. Johns Creek Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3819008, -91.0338974

9. East Monticello Cemetery
East Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2597200, -91.1610000

10. Sand Springs Cemetery
Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3191986, -91.1706009

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Hopkinton, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3618000, -91.1478000

12. Saint Johns Cemetery
Pleasant Grove, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3888926, -90.9268006

13. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Fillmore, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3342000, -90.8715000

14. Saint Paul Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3931007, -91.1260986

15. Saint John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2079200, -91.1420500

16. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2606010, -91.1905975

17. Clay Cemetery
Onslow, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1721992, -90.9800034

18. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Garry Owen, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2882996, -90.8482971

19. Oakwood Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2322006, -91.1761017

20. Scotch Grove Cemetery
Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1657982, -91.0635986

21. Fairview Cemetery
Farley, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4339981, -91.0139999

22. Chestnut Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2382940, -91.1924700

23. Grand Street Cemetery
Monticello, Jones County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2369690, -91.1922590

24. Worthington Baptist Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4119360, -91.1324930