Edwin F. Hamilton

As printed in 1912

EDWIN F. HAMILTON.

The name of Edwin F. Hamilton, of Clinton township, Knox county, is too well known in this locality to need any introduction to the readers of this work; his record as a private citizen and public servant speaks for itself.

Mr. Hamilton was born in Morgan township, this county, on August 8, 1856, and is the fourth son of William and Elizabeth (Sellers) Hamilton. The father was born in Harrison county, Ohio, on November 26, 1822, and the mother's birth occurred on July 15. 1817, in Pennsylvania. They were married on January 20, 1848, and lived happily together for a period of sixty years, William Hamilton dying on May 17, 1908, his widow surviving until

April 19, 1910. They were the parents of five children, two of whom, John and Craig, are deceased; W. M. and G. S. reside in Morgan township, this county, and Edwin F., of this sketch.

The subject of this biographical review was reared on the old homestead where he assisted with the general work during his boyhood. He received his education in the district schools.

Mr. Hamilton was trustee of Morgan township for several years, and in 1895 he was elected a member of the board of county commissioners, on which he served for four years. He belongs to Sycamore Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, at Brandon, and Utica Lodge, Knights of Pythias.

Edwin F. Hamilton was married on December 14, 1881 to Ida V. Guy, daughter of John and Emeline (Lafever) Guy, of Clinton township, Knox county. The family finally moved to Mt. Vernon, where the parents spent their last years, the death of Mrs. Guy occurring on July 20, 1899, and that of Mr. Guy on January 12, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have one child, Frank, who was born on December 29, 1884, and is living at home.

As printed in Past and present of Knox County, Ohio (1912). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.