Robert Franklin Hamilton (1834 - 1906)

Born 8 Mar 1834 in Tennessee, United States

Descendants

Died 19 Jan 1906 at age 71 in Rolla, Phelps, Missouri, United States

Biography

Robert was born in 1834. Robert Hamilton ... He passed away in 1906.

Obituary

R.F. Hamilton, one of the oldest citizens of Phelps county, died in Rolla late Friday afternoon, January 19, 1906, in the 72d year of his age.

Mr. Hamilton, or "Uncle Bob" as every one called him, was born in Tennessee on the 8th of March, 1834. He came to Phelps county when a small boy. He secured possession of a farm on Spring Creek in early manhood, and owned same at the time of his death. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary J. Mize. One child was born. In a few years Mrs. Hamilton died. In due time Mr. Hamilton married Miss Nancy J. Deer, and of this union three children were born, after which Mrs. Hamilton died. Several years later Mr. Hamilton and Mrs. Marion Coppedge were united in marriage.

Mr. Hamilton was one of the most highly respected citizens in the county. In 1897-8 he served as collector of the revenue of Phelps county and left a clean and honorable record.

The news of his death was heard with a sigh of grief by all the old time citizens and most of the younger ones, all of whom knew him and respected him.

He leaves a widow and a step-daughter, Mrs. H.W. Lenox, and four children, John, William, Thomas and Mrs. J.L. Asher, to mourn his death.

His funeral took place on his farm on Spring Creek 25 miles south of Rolla Sunday the 21st day of January, 1906, Rev. T.H. Jenkins officiating at which there was a large crowd in attendance to evidence their sympathy for the stricken family. ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 November 2020), memorial page for Robert Franklin Hamilton (8 Mar 1834–19 Jan 1906), Find A Grave: Memorial #80981487, citing Hamilton Cemetery, Phelps County, Missouri, USA ; Maintained by Anonymous (contributor 46605034) .

The Rolla Herald Democrat -- Jan 1906