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James E Hamlin

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James E Hamlin

Birth
Lexington, Stark County, Ohio, USA
Death
29 May 1886 (aged 77)
Ganges, Allegan County, Michigan, USA
Burial
South Haven Highlands, Allegan County, Michigan, USA Add to Map
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James was a farmer in Stark County, Ohio, before moving to Michigan in 1861 where he became a fruit farmer. He was a Whig before he became a Republican. James died from consumption the 29th of May, 1886, in Ganges Township, Allegan County, Michigan. He was married the 17th of September, 1829, by Levi Burden, J.P., in Stark County, Ohio, to: Matilda A Jones, who was born the 16th of June, 1804, in Virginia, the daughter of Jordan Jones. After her mother died while she was an infant, Matilda was reared by an aunt. James and Matilda had only $10.00 and Matilda's dowry of bedding and clothing when they were married. Their first home was a brush wigwam. Later James's father, Stephen, helped build a cabin in the woods for the couple. Matilda died the 1st of May, 1890, and was buried beside her husband in McDowell Cemetery, Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan.

Marriage: 17 Sep 1829, Stark County, Ohio, 8 children of this marriage

James was an 8th generation Hamlin in America (click on his father link, etc)
James' Hamlin lineage:
Father: Stephen Hamlin
Grandfather: Charles L Hamlin
1st GGF: Stephen Hamlin
2nd GGF: Charles Hamlin
3rd GGF: Stephen Hamlin III
4th GGF: Stephen Hamlin II
5th GGF: Stephen Hamlin I
James was a farmer in Stark County, Ohio, before moving to Michigan in 1861 where he became a fruit farmer. He was a Whig before he became a Republican. James died from consumption the 29th of May, 1886, in Ganges Township, Allegan County, Michigan. He was married the 17th of September, 1829, by Levi Burden, J.P., in Stark County, Ohio, to: Matilda A Jones, who was born the 16th of June, 1804, in Virginia, the daughter of Jordan Jones. After her mother died while she was an infant, Matilda was reared by an aunt. James and Matilda had only $10.00 and Matilda's dowry of bedding and clothing when they were married. Their first home was a brush wigwam. Later James's father, Stephen, helped build a cabin in the woods for the couple. Matilda died the 1st of May, 1890, and was buried beside her husband in McDowell Cemetery, Casco Township, Allegan County, Michigan.

Marriage: 17 Sep 1829, Stark County, Ohio, 8 children of this marriage

James was an 8th generation Hamlin in America (click on his father link, etc)
James' Hamlin lineage:
Father: Stephen Hamlin
Grandfather: Charles L Hamlin
1st GGF: Stephen Hamlin
2nd GGF: Charles Hamlin
3rd GGF: Stephen Hamlin III
4th GGF: Stephen Hamlin II
5th GGF: Stephen Hamlin I

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  • Created by: Karl Hamlin
  • Added: May 1, 2011
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69188255/james_e-hamlin: accessed ), memorial page for James E Hamlin (18 Jul 1808–29 May 1886), Find a Grave Memorial ID 69188255, citing McDowell Cemetery, South Haven Highlands, Allegan County, Michigan, USA; Maintained by Karl Hamlin (contributor 47478442).