Lucinda Hamilton (abt. 1814 - aft. 1860)

Born about 1814 in Mississippi

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Biography

Lucinda Hamilton was born in Mississippi around 1814.

Two censuses are attached. It's unclear if the 75 year old William Hamilton is the husband of Lucinda Hamilton or her father-in-law. This William Hamilton (1775- 1855) was married to Mary Bickenstaff circa 1795. The 1820 U.S. Census shows this couple living in Mississippi with 6 living children. Two of the daughters are Lucinda's age. Mary Bickenstaff Hamilton died in 1849, according to Find-A-Grave........ did William desert Mary to marry Lucinda around 1839? Or is Lucinda the widow of his son? Or is Lucinda an unwed mother living with her father? Perhaps Lucinda is an aunt of the two boys living with their grandfather?

Until the correct relationship can be established and a maiden name is established, I've presented Lucinda as William's daughter.

Sources

• 1850 and 1860 U.S. Census for Mobile County, Alabama (attached)
• May 18, 1973 letter written by Grace Seaman, daughter of Fanny Rolls. regarding entries in a family bible, includes the birth of Thomas Hamilton in 1840 and John Hamilton in 1843, these two boys are living with Lucinda in 1850 and 1860 (letter is attached)