Among the prominent and progressive business men of
Macoupin County, probably none is better or more widely known than the
gentleman whose name heads this brief notice, and who is proprietor of a
thriving grocery business in Girard. Mr. Hamilton, who is one of the rising
young men of the community, was born in Tennessee, October 12, 1872, being
one of a family of six children.
Mr. Hamilton was left an orphan
when but a child and has been a resident of Girard since he was seven years
of age. After reaching the years of manhood, he engaged in the restaurant
business with such success that he later embarked in the grocery business,
which he has since carried on with the best results. Mr. Hamilton, although
he has dealt in groceries only since November, 1902, has at present what is
said to be the most complete line of fancy groceries in Girard and carries a
stock of $3,500. Mr. Hamilton is also prominently identified in the
political circles of Girard and in 1901 was elected city clerk on the
Republican ticket, being again elected to that office in 1903 by the same
party. In fraternal circles he is a member of Girard Lodge, No. 192, I. O.
O. F. He is also connected with the Girard Knights of Pythias lodge and is a
member of the Modern Woodmen of America, having served as clerk of the last
named organization for four years. Mr. Hamilton takes much interest in
social affairs as well as political and has countless friends among the
prominent people of his community.
Mr. Hamilton was married May 16,
1894, in Carlinville, Illinois, to Minnie E. Putty, a daughter of Robert
Putty, a resident of Virden, Illinois, They are the parents of three
children, namely: Edith, born August 18, 1897; George R., born May 31, 1899,
and Zelma, born August 24, 1900.
Extracted 2018 May 07 by Norma Hass from Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1904, pages 233-234.
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