Catherine (Aspden) Hamilton (1831 - 1883)

Born 1831 in Ireland

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Died 2 Feb 1883 at about age 52 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Biography

Catherine Aspden was born in 1831 in Ireland; most likely this was when the family was enroute to America. It was not uncommon for emigrees from Scotland and England to start the process in Northern Ireland. She was a daughter of Henry Aspden and Ann Whitaker who were from Blackburn, Lancashire, England. Catherine married Thomas Hamilton a wire cutter who was born in Ireland. They had five children and resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She passed away February 2,1883 and was buried at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Philadelphia. Thomas died October 10, 1888 and was interred beside her.

Children of Catherine and Thomas Hamilton:

• Anna M. Hamilton 1853-1917
• Thomas H. Hamilton 1861-1906
• Ida Hamilton 1864-1936
• Ella Hamilton McKelvey 1867-1936
• Elizabeth 1871-

[Some sources, self-reporting, indicate Catherine was born in England, her death certificate stipulates Ireland.]

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43827669/catharine-hamilton: accessed 03 September 2022), memorial page for Mrs Catharine Aspden Hamilton (1831–2 Feb 1883), Find a Grave Memorial ID 43827669, citing Mount Vernon Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Mary Harrell-Sesniak (contributor 46488639) .