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Attached are a few pages from the amazing work "Wing Genealogy: The reverend John Wing of Banbury, Oxfordshire, England and his wife Deborah Bachiler, Vol. 1, published 2006." This work was compiled by Raymond T. Wing, a Wing family descendant, historian and genealogist. In the attached PDF there are selected pages that tell the story of Lydia Wing, b. May 23, 1647 in Sandwich, Plymouth Colony, a daughter of Daniel Wing and grand daughter of John Wing and Deborah Bachiler. It was this Lydia who married our Thomas Hamilton/Hambleton in Rhode Island around 1668. The selected pages tell some of the story of Lydia and Thomas Hamilton' two sons, Daniel and Thomas and their children. The Hamilton brothers, Daniel and Thomas, settled in Chatham on the Cape. We lose track of Thomas and his descendants (if any) after the Battle of Quebec in 1690 to which both boys fought with the company from Chatham under the command of Capt. John Gorham. Daniel was a Sargent in the company.
Glen Hamilton · 7/4/2022
Supplina Hamilton, “S. Hamilton”, born in 1832 in New Lexington, Morgan county, Illinois was a 19 year old Oregon Trail pioneer arriving in the Willamette Valley in Sept 1851, a teamster on the Powell wagon train. Supplina wrote that he came west to ‘grow up with the country’ and ‘see the elephant’ (have an adventure), and that he did. He became a respected western renaissance man of sorts on the Oregon and Eastern Washington frontier: Blacksmith, farmer, indian war vet, patented inventor, rural doctor, county commissioner, school administrator and dedicated Disciples of Christ minister. Supplina married Sarah Jane “Jane” Sumpter in Linn County, Oregon in 1858. They raised a large family in Oregon and Washington Territory, finishing their days on their 800 acre wheat farm just south of St John, Washington. The references to Supplina below are in pioneer newspapers affiliated with the Disciples of Christ movement. The publications covered the northwest frontier and the church work of the denomination. The papers were mainly published from Monmouth, Oregon where members of the church established the first college in the region in 1856. That college is now Western Oregon University.
Glen M Hamilton · 10/3/2020
- 3)New Research on Supplina Hamilton's life from 1870 - 1884, from Historic Oregon Newspapersopen the pdf
Glen Hamilton · 10/2/2020
- 4)William Wallace Foland (1841-1925) Combined Civil War Service and Pension Records from the US National Archivesopen the pdf
William Wallace Foland was the oldest son of Elizabeth Hamilton and William S. Foland. Elizabeth was a daughter of John & Altha (Judd) Hamilton. This file is over 140 pages and contains important family history information found no place else. Thanks to cousin Tom Jackson for ordering these records for us.
Glen Hamilton · 3/22/2020
- 5)Elizabeth Hamilton - Foland - McCann - Cross Civil War Pension Claim file from the National Archivesopen the pdf
This file contains the records of Elizabeth's pension claim as a dependent mother after the death of her son Felix Lafayette Foland in the US Civil War. Elizabeth was a daughter of John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton. Thanks to cousin Tom Jackson of Gettysburg, PA for ordering this document for us. It has important family history information that is found in no other place.
Glen Hamilton · 3/22/2020
Hiram Hamilton (1823 - 1862) was an older son of John & Altha (Judd) Hamilton, a brother to Supplina & William McCord Hamilton.... and of Mary (Hamilton) Jones, Roxy (Hamilton) Cross and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Foland | McCann.
Glen Hamilton · 2/15/2020
- 7)Christians on the Oregon Trail: Churches of Christ and Christian Churches in Early Oregon, 1842-1882 (Jerry Rushford, Pepperdine University, 1997)open the pdf
Chapter 10 of this book, "Three Brothers For Oregon 1851," describes John, Noah and Alfred Powel (later Powell) and their families leaving Illinois for the Willamette Valley in 1851. A young Supplina Hamilton joined the Powel wagon train as a teamster and later married John A. Powel's family friend Jane Sumpter in 1858, making the Powels an important part of Supplina's life. The book also lists an unidentified preacher named "Hamilton" active in eastern Oregon around 1872, which the author flagged as an open research question. Glen's notes here connect that reference to the family's own research, identified after the book's 1997 publication.
Glen Hamilton · 12/15/2019
Duron Hamilton (1859-1936) was the first born of Supplina & Jane Hamilton. These are newspaper notices about Duron's family clipped or transcribed by researchers at the Blue Mountain Historical Society in Dayton, WA. Duron married Laura Sedonia Brunton in 1876; she died of complications from cancer surgery at age 48. They had nine children. Duron remarried twice after Laura's death -- a marriage to May Nellie Skyes (nee Laelaer) that was later annulled, then to Rebecca Hughes in 1916. He was remembered fondly by his nieces and nephews. See also Duron Hamilton's biography in "An Illustrated History of Southeastern Washington" (1906), available on genealogytrails.com.
Glen Hamilton · 10/25/2019
Supplina Hamilton's Indian War pension file, found years ago on poor-quality microfilm at the Oregon Historical Society, was the key document that unlocked much of the family's Oregon/Washington Territory timeline. On a later visit, OHS retrieved and scanned the original file, an improvement over the old microfilm prints. In the file, Supplina gave his own account of his residence history after the war: honorably discharged at Camp Walla Walla Valley on Feb 1, 1856; lived in Linn County, Oregon until June 1861, then Umatilla until Oct. '66, Walla Walla a year, back to Linn Co. two years, Marion, Oregon to 1873, then Walla Walla, Wash. to '88, then Whitman since. He was born in Lexington, Morgan County, Illinois, and married Jane Sumpter on June 10, 1858 at Scio, Linn Co., Oregon. Despite this documentation, the family kept no copy of it themselves -- Frank Hamilton had to write to Thomas A. Wood, President of the Indian War Veterans of the North Pacific Coast, after Supplina's death to ask about his father's service; that correspondence, along with the pension files, was later donated to the historical society. Glen's takeaway: talk to your elders about their lives and record their stories while you can, for the next generation's sake.
Glen Hamilton · 10/23/2019
An article from 101 years prior (i.e. circa 1918) on the silent film world of superstar Douglas Fairbanks and cousin Johnny Judd (John Lemon Judd), the son of Charles Pratt Judd, who worked as a Western silent-movie actor and champion fancy/trick roper.
1/18/2019
Articles from the Billings Gazette, Feb 2 and April 21, 1925 (both reprinted from the Melstone Messenger), tell the story of the Frank Hamilton family paying off the 158 acre farm they purchased near Melstone in eastern Montana with their first crop of Montana 'dark hard winter wheat.' Pre-depression grain prices were high, and Montana boosters in the local press used the story to promote farming settlement in the area; a follow-up article explains how the Hamiltons' success story was used by the Milwaukee Road railroad in its advertising. Frank Hamilton was a son of Supplina & Sarah Jane 'Jane' Hamilton and was married to Julia Aletha 'Allie' (Templeton) Hamilton. Cousin John Hamilton, on the Cedar Hills Ranch outside of Miles City, Montana (a descendant of Frank & Allie through their son Gaylord), preserved a copy of the story in original printing in the Melstone Messenger. Lynette Hamilton Novak has also preserved, through her grandfather Lloyd Jake Hamilton (also a son of Frank & Allie), a photo of that 1925 harvest featuring the same McCormick Header harvester shown in one of the newspaper photos.
1/7/2019
An account in the Chicago Tribune of cousin (1st cousin to the Hamilton children -- Supplina, William, Roxy, Hiram, etc.) Charles Pratt Judd's evacuation by steamer to Cairo, Illinois after the battle of Shiloh, Tennessee (Pittsburgh Landing), where he was 'grievously wounded.' Charles was in bad shape, wounded in four places and left for dead on the battlefield. He survived but suffered the rest of his life from his wounds; his years after the war showed his high intelligence and also his high ability to spin a story and work the angles. Charles in later years earned a presidential appointment by Grover Cleveland and became a national news story (used by partisans to embarrass the president) once his past was known (as a convicted serial horse thief). Charles was a published poet, an early labor activist, husband (multiple wives) and father. One of his sons would become an early actor of some note in the silent movies playing in several Westerns alongside Douglas Fairbanks and Yakima Canutt; this son, John Lemon 'Johnny' Judd, was also a top trick roper on the rodeo circuit and became a hero in saving a fellow performer's life by roping down a runaway horse with ungloved hands, sustaining horrific rope burns as a result. In all, Charles Pratt Judd is an amazing and sympathetic character whose life was forever changed by answering President Lincoln's call for volunteers to save the Union.
12/31/2018
The Colfax Gazette sent a reporter to St. John, WA to cover the Hamilton family reunion in June of 1904. A version of that article was also printed in the Sunday edition of The Oregon Daily Journal (Portland, OR) on June 26, 1904 (attached), which would have ensured that some of the family's Oregon relatives, friends, and fellow Indian War veterans saw the news. Supplina & Sarah Jane 'Jane' (Sumpter) Hamilton were married on June 10, 1858 by John Alkire Powell in Linn County, Oregon. Forty-six years later they were living on their wheat farm just south of St. John in Whitman County, WA; Supplina was 72 years old and would have less than a year of life left. This was the 3rd major family reunion they held every three years after moving to Whitman County. Glen's grandfather, Maurice Lake Hamilton, would have been one of the grandchildren present (though only three and a half), as were the grandparents, great-grandparents, and great-great-grandparents of all of Supplina & Jane's descendants in the group today. Other than their daughter Effie (Hamilton) Gilbert-Darland's memories written in the late 1940s, basic vital stats written on the back of photos and in family bibles, and interviews by family historians like Joyce (Stover) Hamilton collecting memories generations later, no one recorded what Supplina shared at this and other family reunions of his history in the West and their 46 years together -- the family is still working to fill in those gaps.
12/26/2018
An article mentioning Supplina Hamilton and a demonstration of his version of the sulky plow (a riding rather than a walking plow) at the 12th annual Oregon State Fair in October of 1872. Supplina & Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton had been living in Aumsville, Oregon since 1870. In just a few weeks after the fair, on Nov 7, 1872, Jane would give birth to their seventh child, Judd Hamilton (Glen's great-grandfather), at their place near Aumsville. From the article: 'S. Hamilton, of Aumsville, is a genius, and has invented a sulky plow that is almost perfect. The plowman from his seat, can raise or lower his plow at pleasure, and at any depth, and the draft is scarcely any more than a common plow; afterwards, if wanted, a broadcast sower can be attached, gauged to sow as is desired. We are not enthusiastic on the gang or sulky plow question, but this one is the best, in our opinion, that has been shown.' Supplina Hamilton at age 40 was a man of invention and innovation, improving on existing designs and making his own; as a blacksmith also, he was the master fabricator of his day, and in 1902 he would be awarded a patent on his Hamilton Swinging Gate.
12/25/2018
A clearer copy of Alexander Sumpter, Sr.'s obituary from the Morning Oregonian, March 21, 1904. Alexander was the father of Sarah Jane "Jane" (Sumpter) Hamilton, wife of Supplina Hamilton, and the 2nd great-grandfather of a Sumpter descendant in the group. The Sumpters were a big family -- Alexander had 278 descendants at his death in 1904, including 162 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren. A book about the Sumpter family by Roger D. Hunt is referenced as available to read online.
12/1/2018
Supplina & Jane Hamilton moved back to Linn County, Oregon Territory from Walla Walla County in 1867. They were back for a bit over two years and then moved north to Marion county by 1870. This is a newspaper article on the 12th Annual Linn County Fair in Oct of 1869. 'S. Hamilton' (almost assuredly Supplina, at age 37) competed with a few others in the plowing competition, using a 'gang plow' -- two or more 'bottomed' plows pulled behind a hitch of draft horses, likely a hitch of four to six horses. Contest rules: contestants would plow approx 3/4 of an acre in 3 hours (roughly 9 to noon), judged on a 100-point scale for evenness, conformation and straightness of the furrows, the look of the central ridge, and general neatness -- with 4 points deducted for each linear foot of land left unplowed if not finished on time.
11/30/2018
Stan Pease (great-grandson of Effie and Walter Wilson Gilbert) emailed cell phone photos of each page of GG Aunt Effie (Hamilton) Gilbert-Darland's memoir letter, brought over by his mother Irene (Adamson) Pease from her home in Clarkston, WA. Effie was born in 1875, the 8th of 9 children of Supplina & Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
11/5/2018
A detailed document on Supplina Hamilton's Indian War Medal, put together by a cousin.
9/18/2018
Supplina P. Hamilton's Yakima Indian War Pension Application File. Supplina served as a volunteer Private in Captain Layton Davis' Company H, 1st Oregon Mounted Volunteers in 1855/56. Supplina worked for six years to get his pension (from 1897 to 1903) and with it the official recognition by the federal government of his service from 1855/56. Supplina's company played a key role in the battle of Walla Walla and secured a place in the history of the Native American conflicts in Oregon and Washington Territory. This file is a copy from microfilm archived at the Oregon Historical Society in Portland, Oregon. The file runs some 17 pages and includes letters to Supplina's attorney in Portland who filed his claim as well as the claims forms themselves and affidavits from his fellow soldiers testifying to Supplina's service. When the file was first discovered in 2007, it confirmed details of Supplina's life story, some of which had been found in no other source. On the application form he gives a nice summary of his moves after being discharged from the service in Feb. 1856: "Having resided since leaving the service: in Lynn County Ore till June 1861 then in Umatilla [County] till Oct. '66 in Walla Walla [County] one year then back to Linn Co 2 years then in Marian [County] Ore to 1873 then in Walla Walla Wash to '88 then in Whitman [County] to date." He describes himself as 5' 10" light blue eyes, brown hair and fair complexion. This is an enhanced re-scan (uploaded Sept. 2018) of the same pension file, replacing an earlier printout that was difficult to read because of the poor quality of the Oregon Historical Society's microfiche machines.
9/16/2018
Glen received an email from a Hamilton cousin, a Civil War historian and Gettysburg tour guide, confirming that the medal Supplina was wearing in the family photo (recently published in True West magazine) was the silver membership medal of the Indian War Veterans of the North Pacific Coast -- a veterans group founded in Portland in 1885, not dissimilar to the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic). A newspaper article documents the founding of a branch (or 'camp') in Walla Walla in June of 1887, listing all the veterans present including 'S. Hamilton, Private, Co H, Oregon Vols, 1855.' The attached two-page document shows the medal close up (image courtesy of Heritage Auctions and eBay) and includes a page from one of the IWVNPC publications illustrating how the veterans felt about their service and why they fought -- written 30+ years after the wars, at a time when the Portland group was lobbying the US Congress for recognition and benefits for these citizen volunteers.
9/15/2018
A copy of Supplina Hamilton's 1866 land patent for Linn County, Oregon, received by email from the Bureau of Land Management in Washington, DC (touched up for readability from a black-and-white original); the original document exists in the National Archives, Pacific Alaska Region, in Seattle. It quite literally took an 'act of Congress' to get the Hamilton family to the Pacific Northwest: the Donation Land Claim Act of Sept. 27, 1850, forerunner of the later Homestead Act, granted free land in Oregon to settlers who could get there, claim it, and prove it up over four years. The first migration season after the act passed, in April of 1851, found 19-year-old Supplina Hamilton driving a wagon in the Powell Wagon Train across the 2,200-mile trail to Oregon from Menard County, Illinois. He was an orphan; his home for the previous 10+ years was 'where ever he was treated kindly.' Though he had siblings and relatives in Illinois, he left those behind and, in his words, was 'off to see the Elephant and grow up with the country.'
9/8/2018
On Dec 9th 1905, G. W. Miller, a former private of Co. H, 1st Regt. Oregon Mounted Volunteers, and friend of Supplina Hamilton, published an extensive account of the longest single battle between native peoples and settlers in the Pacific Northwest (attached). It was the pivotal four day battle in a four year war, from Dec 7 to Dec 10, 1855. They were not summer soldiers -- in fact, they were not soldiers at all. They were Willamette Valley settlers called and raised by the Governor in an 'emergency' to put down what was feared to be a general uprising to kill and end all settlements in Washington and Oregon. The volunteers were not supported by the relatively weak US Army Pacific Corp (which remained in Winter quarters in Ft. Vancouver). The volunteers were almost annihilated in their last stand (some 20 years before the more infamous 'Little Big Horn'): out of ammunition, surrounded, exhausted in the bitter cold and snow, forced into a defensive position in open country, with dead and wounded piling up at an alarming rate -- they were literally saved by the arrival on the ridgeline of two small companies of mounted volunteers whose perfect timing encouraged the enraged Walla Walla, Yakima, Palouse and Cayuse warriors to break off the fight. It was the 50th anniversary of the battle; George Washington Miller was a private in Co. H, as was Supplina Hamilton -- they were friends and kept in touch over their lifetimes, lifetimes of immensely rapid change in the history of Oregon and Washington Territories. It was G. W. Miller who wrote of Supplina Hamilton in an affidavit in support of Supplina's pension application: 'I served in the Company with him. I have known him for 47 years. I was intimately acquainted with him while in the service and whenever the boys wanted a comical speech they always called on Supplina Hamilton to make it and he was always ready to respond. I positively know that he did perform the duties of a private in Company "H" First regt of Ore. Mtd Vol under Capt. Davis Layton, and we fought side by side in the battle of Walla Walla.'
9/2/2018
A copy of the original pencil letter written by Effie Darland about her growing up years. Effie was a daughter of Supplina & Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton, born June 15, 1875. She wrote this memoir on June 16, 1946, just after her 71st birthday. Irene (Adamson) Pease of Clarkston, WA has the original and inked over the pencil to make it more legible for this copy -- previously only transcriptions of this memoir were available.
9/1/2018
Duron was the firstborn child of Supplina & Sarah Jane 'Jane' (Sumpter) Hamilton. Included is a 1932 Eastern Washingtonian interview biography of Duron, a mention of Duron in the 1906 'Illustrated History of Southeastern Washington,' and an account of their daughter Osta (Hamilton) Stuckey's life in 'A History of Central Washington' (1929) -- though not all the dates in that 1929 account are accurate.
4/21/2018
More details on the location of the first Hamilton family property in the Pacific Northwest -- the Donation Land Claim Act of 1850 homestead claim of Supplina Hamilton, DLC #2969. This information is from the research of Richard Milligan, published in 1994 and excerpted from his book on Linn County pioneer claims and families (compiled with John Miles). Milligan's Hamilton genealogy info came from the late Joyce (Stover) Hamilton, wife of cousin Gordon Hamilton of St. John, WA, with whom Milligan was in communication -- built on Joyce's original family interviews and painstaking pre-Internet genealogy research. Arrived in Oregon Territory: Sept 3, 1851. Settled claim on: Dec 1, 1854. Married: June 10, 1858. Located in Township 11S, Range 2W, Section 5, 6; 138.27 acres, on top of a hill north of Scio, Oregon. The excerpt includes two reprinted newspaper articles. The first, from the Colfax Gazette (Colfax, WA), June 17, 1904, covers the Hamiltons' 46th wedding anniversary and third triennial family reunion, held at their home three miles south of St. John -- all nine children, thirty grandchildren and four great-grandchildren were present among roughly 150 attendees. Supplina gave a sketch of his life and experience in the Cayuse Indian War, recounting a standoff at the Touchet Canyon with Chief Pu Pu Mox Mox's roughly 1200 warriors, the fighting that followed, and closing with: "I have tried to live a Christian and to set you an example worthy of imitation. Follow therein." The second, from the St. John Journal (St. John, WA), February 14, 1905, is Supplina's obituary: he died at his farm near St. John on Feb 9, aged 72, four days after being stricken with paralysis. Born in Cass County, Illinois in 1832, he crossed the plains to Oregon in 1851, joined the Church of Christ in the Willamette Valley in 1852, and became an active minister in 1863. He married Sarah Jane Sumpter in Linn County, Oregon in 1858; funeral services were conducted by L. F. Clipp of Spokane.
4/17/2018
The original inventory and valuation of the guns and revolvers that the citizen volunteers brought with them to the Indian campaign in October of 1855. These loose pages are Captain Davis Layton's written inventory of the armory of his men and their value; the soldiers were asked to supply their own horse and weapons. Pvt. Supplina Hamilton (S. Hamilton) is listed on row 68. If Supplina brought a rifle it's not recorded; he did bring a pair of Colt 5-inch barrel revolvers, possibly the Colt 1849 pocket revolver with a 5-inch barrel. Though his 5-inch Colts were valued at $40 in 1855, each of them would be worth over $1,000 today, and if in good condition much more. These were not quick-reloading; they were black powder and used balls and percussion caps.
4/5/2018
The original official muster roll that Captain Davis Layton kept in his papers, documenting all 62 other volunteers under his command. This document isn't the original signup sheet where each volunteer put his own signature (that's held at the Oregon Historical Society); this version is the official record of the company kept by the captain. It shows that all but two were settlers from Linn County, Oregon (the other two were from nearby Benton County). It confirms that Supplina was 23 years old, and that H Company was right in the middle of the action in the Battle of Walla Walla and in the keeping of the prisoners -- Pvt. Sam Warfield, an older volunteer who kept the prisoners, is listed in the company. The muster roll also confirms that each soldier supplied his own horse and was officially inducted on Oct 23, 1855 in Portland to serve 'until discharged.' On the roll is listed the Crabtrees, who would later become in-laws of Supplina. Also listed is his buddy, George Washington Miller, who would years later settle in Dayton, WA and write a letter of affidavit on Supplina's behalf when he applied for the Indian War Pension that Congress would eventually authorize near the turn of the 20th century. Miller wrote of Supplina: 'I served in the Company with him and I have known him for 47 years. I was intimately acquainted with him while in the service and whenever the boys wanted a comical speech they always called on Supplina Hamilton to make it and he was always ready to respond. I positively know that he did perform the duties of a private in Company "H" First Regt of Ore. Mtd Vol under Capt. Davis Layton, and we fought side-by-side in the Battle of Walla Walla.' Also listed is Stephen D. Powel, a year younger than Supplina; they came out to Oregon together in 1851 on the 'Powel Wagon Train,' where Stephen, Supplina and a few other young men served as teamsters driving the supply wagons -- what Supplina jokingly called the 'bachelor train.' Supplina would also keep in touch with Abel White, Harry Bateman and others over the years; this experience built life-long bonds. Davis Layton was promoted to Major, and then back in Linn County his neighbors and fellow volunteers elected him Sheriff of the County.
4/3/2018
Perhaps the most historically interesting document found among Capt. Davis Layton's papers: his handwritten copy of a letter he sent to Adjutant W. H. Farrar on June 18, 1856, detailing his report of the death of Chief Peo Peo Mox Mox (Yellow Bird) on Dec 7, 1855. The death of the chief had become controversial, and the general had requested reports on the incident from all the officers with knowledge of the event.
4/1/2018
These papers date from October 1855. They document the valuation of the horses and tack that each volunteer soldier from Company H, 1st Regt. Oregon Mounted Volunteers, brought to the service in the Yakima Indian War of 1855/56 in Washington Territory.
3/31/2018
Hullabaloo was a pop music TV show that ran from Jan. 12, 1965 through April 11, 1966, an hour on Tuesday evenings on NBC featuring the top pop acts of the era. Brothers Danny and Judd Hamilton were on episode #38 with their group "The T-Bones," playing their instrumental "No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)" from the popular Alka-Seltzer commercial. The T-Bones went on a national tour afterward; attached is an April 5, 1966 newspaper page with an article announcing their performance in Chanute, KS and then on to Kansas City. The T-Bones were the core of what would become the band Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds in the early 1970s.
1/20/2018
File posted for a cousin, in response to a question about her grandparents: William & Rosa (Porter) Hamilton were relatively young when they died -- they were age 69 and 64 respectively. This file has much of the info Glen has on Viola (her mother's mother), her folks and her aunts and uncles: William McCord Hamilton (1834-1903) and Rosa Lucenda Porter (1860-1924), and their children Mary Clarissa, James Edward, Alice Amelia, William Arthur, Albert Raymond, and Viola Ida Pearl Hamilton (1897-1971), a school teacher who married Alvia Joseph Daniel Spence, a WW1 veteran who worked on the railroad as a section boss. It's remarkable that, as a 21st-century family member, one has a grandfather who fought and was seriously injured in the Civil War -- as far as known, this cousin is the only living great-grandchild of common ancestors John & Altha (Judd) Hamilton.
1/18/2018
A 1919 photo of Supplina Ward "Ward" Hamilton (son of Judd Hamilton) with his cousin Wilbur Ross "Ross" Hamilton, both in US Army uniform, along with official WWI-era Passenger List of Organizations and Casuals forms from the Headquarters Port of Embarkation documenting his military transport -- one dated Oct 28, 1918 from Hoboken, NJ (listing him as Pvt. Supplina W. Hamilton, serial 4711945, home address Nespelem, WA, next of kin his father Judd Hamilton), and another from the U.S.S. Mongolia, a Provisional Detachment of the 104th Battalion Trench Artillery bound for St. Nazaire, France (listing him with a Reading, Pennsylvania address for next of kin).
9/22/2017
- 33)Remembering Joyce Elthea (Stover) Hamilton (1934-2008) and Her Family History Researchopen the pdf
A page from the Jacksonville (Illinois) Journal Courier, Nov 19, 1978. In a local interest article titled "Letters to Genealogical Society reflect wide interest of pioneers in Morgan Co.," the author shares inquiries the society had recently received about Morgan County, Illinois pioneers, including one from Joyce (Stover) Hamilton (listed under her married name, Mrs. Gordon W. Hamilton, of St. John, WA), trying to locate data on John and Altha Hamilton, who lived in the Jacksonville area 1832-40, and their several children including James, Hiram and Supplina. The search continues.
3/24/2017
The second and final part of Charles Pratt Judd's Civil War pension file, received from the National Archives. The file contains a wealth of family history information found nowhere else. When he wrote the letter below to the US Pension Office, Charles was only 43 years old. "Washington DC - March 5th 1883 I enlisted Apr 22nd 1861, was healthy strong and robust; had chronic-diarrhea nearly all the time I was in the army so that my intestine canal was ulcerated from teeth to rectum as a consequence. I have had piles ever since 1862, constantly getting worse. I had inflammatory-rheumatism in August 1861, and slightly ever since; had black-measles in Feb/62, and for want of proper quarters was turned out in a raw snow storm early in Mar/62, causing pneumonia, which nearly killed me then and injured my lungs, a very little, ever since; I also think it causes neuralgia. I was able in 1855-6 to do nearly two hands work on a farm. Have not been able since discharge to do a quarter of one days work. Was on several very hard marches; in several hospitals and 3 battles; was wounded in left hand, left-knee, right thigh and right leg at Pittsburg landing [Battle of Shiloh] from Apr 6 & 7 1862, lay out on the battle field until the 10th in the afternoon, when my broken limbs were so badly inflamed that amputation was pronounced dangerous by Dr. Kellogg, Walker, Black and others, else I should have lost both legs. The wound in my right leg is occasionally a running sore yet. I am unable, most of the time, to bear my weight (now nearly 190) on my left leg; and in extremely hot or cold weather (or wet weather) I am either laid up with rheumatism, or with running sore on leg. My wife is nearly 60 years old and has been an almost helpless invalid for over 5 years. Respectfully Submitted Charles P. Judd late of Co. K, 17th Regt. Ills. Vol. Inft." A great-grandson of Charles', reached separately, shared that he greatly appreciated getting these files and that it helped answer questions and fill in details of Charles' life. Charles Pratt Judd was a first cousin of the brothers William McCord Hamilton and Supplina P. Hamilton, and a nephew of Altha (Judd) Hamilton.
3/15/2017
This is the original muster roll of Capt. Davis Layton’s Company "H" of the 1st regiment of Oregon mounted volunteers, formed in pursuance of the proclamation of the governor of Oregon territory, on Oct. 11, 1855, to serve in the war against the Yakima and other Indians until discharged. Their service began on Oct. 23, 1855.
Captain Davis Layton · 8/28/2016
Article on Duron Hamilton and family, including Supplina & Jane Hamilton, published July 7, 1932 by the East Washingtonian newspaper in Pomeroy, Garfield County, WA
East Washingtonian · 9/11/2013
Effie Hamilton was the daughter of Supplina and Sarah Jane "Jane" (Sumpter) Hamilton. Effie and Walter were married in Juliaetta, Idaho on July 3, 1895.
Kathi Keith · 2/7/2013
Danny was the son Maurice Lake Hamilton and Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton.
Kathi Keith · 2/7/2013
James M. Hamilton was born in Morgan County, Illinois on April 10, 1834 along with his twin brother, William McCord Hamilton. James was a bachelor farmer from Mason County Illinois when he enlisted in the 85th Illinois Infantry in 1862. He served as an officer in C Company as a 2nd and then 1st Lieutenant. James was captured by the Confederates on July 20, 1964 at the bloody battle of Peach Tree Creek, GA near Atlanta. James returned to Illinois after the war. He died on his farm near Mason City on the 20th of February 1869. He apparently had a lingering illness. His last will and testament is currently the most important document we have in the family for understanding the children of John & Altha (Judd) Hamilton. We believe that the will names all his siblings. Along with the living he mentions the heirs of the deceased or perhaps ones he had lost track of. I was first aware of the existence of James will from a copy that Joyce (Stover) Hamilton shared with me. This copy was of the notarized original. This link below is to the version as recorded in the Mason County, courthouse. Its quite a bit more readable.
Glen · 5/15/2012
- 40)1945/46 R.L. Polk Spokane City Directory - Marvin & Julia Hamilton - 1210 N. Division St.open the image
This page from a 1945/46 Spokane Washington Directory lists the address of the first home of Marvin Vernon Hamilton and Julia Grace (Dykstra) Hamilton in an apartment (now no longer existing) at 1210 N. Division St. This location was on the NE corner of Division Street and Boone Ave. just north of the Burgen's Furniture building
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Glen · 12/28/2009
This 1889 Tacoma and Pierce County, WA directory shows the neighboring families, James & Mary Ramsay and the Stilley's living on their farms at the place name of 'Ma' or Marion in Pierce County just northwest of Buckley. The Ramsay home and farm were valued at $1,932. The Stilley farm was valued at $2,833 (2/3 of that land was valued by Zillow.com in 2009 at $991,000). Also, listed on this page is Charles W. Spaulding and CW. Spaulding & Co. both of Buckley. It's certainly possible (likely) that this could have been Mary (Spaulding) Ramsay's brother (also known as Charles W. Spaulding). Charle's property value is listed at $4,690 and that of the company at $1,740. Charles Spaulding followed to Ramsay's and Stilleys to Okanogan County and died there in 1928.
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- 43)Township 20N Range 6E Washington Willamette Meridian James Ramsay and Jeremiah Stilley Homesteadsopen the image
This page scan is from Plummer's Complete Atlas of the County of Pierce, Wash., Township 20 North Range 6 East. (1889). Living next to their friends the Stilley family, this map shows the James and Mary Ramsay property in just northwest of Buckley, WA in 1889. The Ramsay's youngest daughter, Lillian or Lillie was the mother of Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton. Lillie was born on this homestead in 1887.
Glen · 12/28/2009
Judd Hamilton was the son of Supplina Hamilton and Sarah Jane Sumpter. Judd was less that two months shy of his 46th birthday when he filled out this card on September 10, 1918.
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- 45)1945/46 R.L. Polk Spokane City Directory - Judd & Annettie, Maurice & Elsie, and Marvin Hamiltonopen the image
This is a page from the 1940 Spokane, Washington City Directory. It shows the Maurice & Elsie Hamilton family living at West 24 Nora Ave. This was just East of Division Street on the near North side of Spokane, WA. Maurice's father and mother, Judd and Annettie (Templeton) Hamilton were living nearby at West 11 1/2 Nora Ave. Maurice & Elsie's son Marvin Vernon Hamilton was living by himself in an apartment at N1210 Division Street, also near by. This directory entry captures a snap shop of our family living closely together in Spokane. The homes and apartment building are no longer there. Maurice and family would often speak of their time living together on Nora. It was here that their twins Arthur and Arlene Hamilton were children.
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- 46)A Very Sad Christmas Day Birth - Dec. 25, 1892, Union Flat Creek, Whitman County, WAopen the image
This birth return matter of factly records the stillbirth of a female child to Dora (Hamilton) and Jessie L. Shaw on the farm at Union Flat Creek in Whitman County, WA on Christmas Day, 1892. Dora was the 27 year old daughter of Supplina and Jane Hamilton. This would have been her 5th child.
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Birth return of Fern Hamilton born to Frank Hamilton and Julia Aletha "Letha" (Templeton) Hamilton near Union Flat Creek, south of Endicott, WA on 2/2/1894.
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This link is to a Washington State Brith Return (record) recorded by Dr. G. W. Farmer of Whitman County, WA. Dr. Farmer recorded the birth of a "not yet named" female born to Judd & Annetta "Nettie" Hamilton in Union Flat (Creek) south of Endicott, WA. The date of the child's birth is 1/18/1897. Dr. Farmer signed the Birth Return on 1/27/1897. Unless Dr. Farmer was overworked and mistaken... the only birth to Judd and Annettie that we know at that time was Supplina Ward Hamiilton (male) born on 1/19/1897. Did Ward have a twin sister that was born live but did not survive or was Dr. Farmer needing a rest?? More research may tell us. Dr. Farmer delivered virtually all the Hamilton children and relatives in this era and ranged at least from Union Flat Creek to St. John to Steptoe. He must have been a pretty amazing country Doc. Dr. George W. Farmer was born in Canada and came to the US in 1881. Later he is found in census records in Spokane, Espanola and Benton County.
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This scanned image from the Washington State Digital Archives is Wilbur Ross "Ross" Hamilton's WWI Military record on file with the State of Washington. Army Serial Number: 4.704,308. Inducted 8/29/1918 at Okanogan, Washington (residence, Nespelem, WA). Served in the 166th Depot Brigade (likely in Camp Lewis, Washington) until discharge on 1/25/1919. Rank: Private. Honorable Discharge.
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This scanned image from the Washington State Digital Archives is Supplina Ward "Ward" Hamilton's WWI Mililtary record on file with the State of Washington. Army Serial Number: 4.711,945. Inducted 9/15/1918 at Okanogan, Washinton (residence, Nespelem, WA). Served in 15th Company CAC "Coast Artillery Corps" (based out of Ft. Stevens, Oregon) until 11/17/1918 and then attached to the 104th Artillery Battery (& infantry) until discharged on 3/28/1919. Rank: Private. Served overseas from: 10/28/1918 to 3/7/1919. Honorable Discharge.
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James Ronald Ramsay is the son of James Ramsay and Ona Martha (McKinney) Ramsay, the Grandson of George Ramsay and the GGrandson of James Watt Ramsay.
Glen · 3/17/2009
This page from the 1871 Washington Territory Census near Newcastle, WA has the names of John & Sarah Jordan and their two younger daughters, Eliza Ann and Martha. The girls two future husbands are also listed on the page, John Blonquist and Robert N. Canaday. The couples were married later in 1871. Martha and Robert were married 'at the coal mines' by the Rev. Daniel Bagley. Their older sister, Elizabeth had married Amasa Galloway a few miles north on Amasa's homestead in (what is now) Bellevue in 1870.
Glen · 3/17/2009
Birth Certificate of an unnamed baby girl born to Charles Oscar Hamilton and Adelaide E. (Cummins) Hamilton of St. John, Washington. Charles was the son of Duron Hamilton the oldest child of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/17/2009
This is a page from the marriage records of the King County minister Daniel Bagley courtesy of the Wash. State Digital Archives. This page records the marriage of Amasa Galloway to Elizabeth Jordan in Nov. 1870. It also records the marriage of Elizabeth's sister, Eliza Ann Jordan and John Blonquist on May 3, 1871. Amasa and Elizabeth were witnesses. In addition, the marriage of another of Elizabeth's sisters, Martha Jordan to Robert N. Canaday is recorded on May 18, 1871. Her married sisters, Elizabeth Galloway and Eliza Blonquist were witnesses.
Glen · 3/15/2009
The Washington State Digital Archives has published the handwritten May 12th, 1866 marriage certificate of Amasa Galoway (Galloway) and M. E. Cummins. Married apparently at the courthouse in Walla Walla in the presence of two witnesses.
Glen · 2/23/2009
Ona Martha McKinney was the wife of James 'Jim' Ramsay. Ona and Jim were married in Republic, WA in 1934. Ona & Jim lived in Oroville, Republic and Tonasket. Ona's husband Jim was the son of George Ramsay and the grandson of James Watt Ramsay and Mary Adelaide (Spaulding) Ramsay who were pioneers in the Buckley, WA area and later in the Wauconda / Havillah districts of Okanogan County, WA.
Laura Harrison · 12/9/2008
This is the obituary of James 'Jim' Ramsay of Tonasket, WA. Jim's obituary was published January 18, 1990. Jim was the son of George Ramsay and Lillian B. Wilson. Jim's grandparents were James Watt Ramsay and Mary Adelaide Spaulding who were pioneers in the Buckley, WA area and later in Okanogan County, near Wauconda and Havillah. Jim was a first cousin to Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton. Jim married Ona Martha McKinney in Republic, WA and lived most of his life in Republic, Tonasket and Oroville, WA.
Laura Harrison · 12/9/2008
This article also mentions Elsie Galloway. Elsie was the granddaughter of Amasa and Elizabeth Galloway and the wife of Maurice Lake Hamilton. This article appears in the book: Trails and Tales of The Early-Day Settlers Of North-Eastern Okanagon County Washington.
Laura Harrison · 10/26/2008
James 'Jim' Ramsay was the son of George Ramsay who was the son of James Watt Ramsay and Mary Adelaide Spaulding. Jim married Ona Martha McKinney in Republic in 1934. Jim was raised in the Wauconda area. He and Ona are buried in the Tonasket, WA cemetery. In this interview, Jim shared his memories and of those of his father concerning the county road maintenance efforts in that part of Okanogan County.
Laura Harrison · 10/26/2008
Laura Harrison shared this scan of an article by Inabel Fish on the history of the Wauconda, WA cemetery. It's very interesting. In this cemetery is interred James Watt Ramsay (grandfather of Elsie Luetta [Galloway] Hamilton) and Effie Galloway (baby sister of Elsie). There is also a Charles Spaulding interred, who we believe is a relation to James Ramsay's wife, Mary Adelaide (Spaulding) Ramsay. There is also mentioned a burial of a baby Galloway in among the 'scattered' graves. This is thought to have been a baby borm to a daughter of Amasa and Elizabeth Galloway who is buried on or near the Galloway homestead in the Wauconda area. The full title of the book this article appears in is: Trails and Tales of The Early-Day Settlers Of North-Eastern Okanagon County Washington.
Laura Harrison · 10/26/2008
This PDF file is a scan of page 8 of the Morning Oregonian, Portland, Oregon, published June 12, 1887. In column 2 under the heading: "Washington Territory - PIONEERS AND INDIAN WAR VETERANS" is an article on the meeting of the Veterans and includes a reference to a member, "S Hamilton, private, Co H Oregon Vols., 1855." This "S Hamilton" was Supplina Hamilton our ancestor and veteran of the Yakima Indian War of 1855/56. Supplina served in Company H of the 1st Regiment of the Oregon Mounted Volunteers.
Glen · 9/23/2008
Glenn was the son of Frank Hamilton and Julia Aletha "Letha" (Templeton) Hamilton. He was born on the Hamilton farm on Union Flat Creek, South of Endicott, WA in Whitman County, WA, USA.
Glen · 9/17/2008
This single type written page summarized Joyce (Stover) Hamilton's research into the early Cass and Morgan County, Illinois school records searching for information on the John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton children. The Illinois School Records along with William M. (McCord) and James M. Hamilton's Civil War records and along some later Census records and voter roll records provide the evidence that we have to date of the Hamilton family in Illinois. The school records with the township and range survey coordinates, pinpoint (within a 36 square mile area) where Supplina was living in 1842. It was the Virginia Township, Cass County, Illinois. He would have been nine years old. It's interesting that he was not listed with his siblings of school age. They were perhaps living with different family members and / or friends in other townships as it's assumed that the family was orphaned around 1840. As Joyce notes in her research, the other Hamilton family in Township 14 N do not appear to be related. I've tried to tie them into our family... but the there is no evidence to date to show any relation.
Joyce (Stover) Hamilton · 9/15/2008
Laura F Foley was the daughter William H Foley and Mary Ann "Annie" (Ramsay) Foley. Laura was the granddaughter of James Watt Ramsay and Mary Adelaide (Spaulding) Ramsay.
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- 81)Samuel Wilbur Condit (Condon) - Wild Goose Bill - History of Grand Coulee Dam Area - 1958open the pdf
A detailed account of the life of William Samuel Condit (Condon), known as 'Wild Goose Bill.' The account was published in the work 'Pioneers to Power, History of Grand Coulee Dam Area' published in April 1958 in typewritten form by the Grand Coulee Dam Area Community Development Study group. William Condit was the grandfather of Lottie Belle Condon who was the wife of Supplina Ward Hamilton. Supplina Ward Hamilton was the grandson of Supplina Hamilton.
Glen · 9/14/2008
Duron Hamilton was the eldest child of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
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Judd Hamilton is the son of Maurice Lake Hamilton.
Glen · 9/13/2008
"... Comedian Jerry Lewis' eldest son, 19-year-old Gary, heads the lineup of young rock 'n rollers n the latest "Shindig '65" show Monday, February 22 at 8. p.m. Gary appears with his own musical combo, The Playboys. His fellow performers include Doble Gray, Sue Thompson Ginger Blake, Judd Hamilton The Velvets, The Shindig Dancers and the Shindig '65 Band." Judd Hamilton is the son of Maurice Lake Hamilton.
Glen · 9/13/2008
- 85)Judd Hamilton - Smoke House Restaurant - Toluca Lake - The Valley News, Van Nuys, CA - Oct. 14, 1969open the pdf
Judd Hamilton is the son of Maurice Lake Hamilton. Quoting the article: "Valley Restaurant - The Smoke House Restaurant in Toluca Lake has begun a new entertainment policy announced a restaurant spokesman. The restaurant now is featuring a new, young sound, namely, Judd Hamilton, an exciting personality who is firmly on his way to 'big things' in the entertainment world, added the spokesman. Hamilton recently completed his first movie, costarring with Richard Widmark and Caesar Romero in the Paramount release, 'A Talent for Loving,' which will screen sometime in October- He comes to the Smoke House straight from his singing debut at Ye Little Club in Beverly Hills where he reportedly received outstanding reviews in Variety- Hamilton is accompanied by Darryl Dragon on piano and Jack Conrad on bass."
Glen · 9/13/2008
This PDF file has a few selected pages of the volume, "Education in the Rough, with Memoirs of Early Teachers and Schools." It was published as a bi-centennial project by the Whitman County Retired Teachers Association in 1976. This is from a copy in the Seattle Central Library. The selected pages cover information on early schools in Whitman County, WA attended by the Supplina & Jane Hamilton children, grandchildren and extended family. Districts covered are: #111, Hamilton School - Endicott (Union Flat Creek); #162 Little Valley School - two miles south of St. John, WA; #168 Turner School - West of St. John, WA.
Glen · 9/6/2008
Arthur Lund "Art" Hamilton was the son of Maurice Lake Hamilton and Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton. Arthur was named after Arthur Lund of Tonasket, WA.
Glen · 9/6/2008
Laura Harrison's grandparents collected documents published by the Okanogan County, Washington Historical Society. This PDF file contains two pages from the publication: "Valley Memories of Tunk Creek, Chewiliken and Riverside." Charles W. Spaulding (C.W.) was the brother of Mary Adelaide (Spaulding) Ramsay, the wife of James W. Ramsay and grandmother of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
Laura Harrison · 8/31/2008
Charles W. Spaulding was an unmarried brother of Mary Adelaide (Spaulding) Ramsay. Mary was the mother of Lillian (Galloway / Fee) Ramsay who was the mother of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
Laura Harrison · 8/19/2008
George Ramsay's obituary as published in the Wenatchee Daily World newspaper on Jan. 2, 1948. George lived in Tonasket, Okanogan County, WA. George was a son of James W. Ramsay and Mary Adelaide (Spaulding) Ramsay, and an older brother of Lillian Ramsay who was the mother of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
Laura Harrison · 8/19/2008
C. W. (Charles W.) Spaulding was the brother of Mary Adelaide (Spaulding) Ramsay, who was the grandmother of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
Laura Harrison · 8/19/2008
Karlyn Louise Hamilton was the infant daughter of Arthur Lund and Nelda Lee (Nugent) Hamilton [NeldaLee PatriciaAnn Nugent]. She died on November 9, 1959 and is buried in the Wenatchee City Cemetery in Wenatchee, WA.
Glen · 8/18/2008
Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton was the wife of Supplina Hamilton and a matriarch of the Hamilton line that is largely documented on this site. Her death certificate provides important information in filling out her vital records.
Glen · 8/18/2008
Mary Adelaide Spauling was the wife of James W. Ramsay. This document provides vital insights into her date and place of birth and parent's names. Mary died on May 3rd, 1939 in Tonasket, Okanogan County, Washington, USA.
Laura Harrison · 8/18/2008
Annie R. Ramsay was the wife of William H Foley and the daughter of James W. Ramsay and Mary A. Spaulding. She was the sister of Lillian Ramsay who was the mother of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 8/18/2008
John Ramsay was a son of James Ramsay and Mary A. Spaulding and a brother of Lillian Ramsay the mother of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton. John was a single farmer and died after a 10 year battle with Tuberculosis on January 30th, 1924.
Laura Harrison · 8/18/2008
Wilbur Ross "Ross" Hamilton was the son of Judd Hamilton and Laura Annettie "Nettie" Templeton. Ross was born likely near the Hamilton homesteads on Union Flat Creek, Whitman County, WA, south of Endicott, WA. He was born on April 26, 1895.
Glen · 8/4/2008
James Ramsay and Ona Martha McKinney Marriage Return, Republic, WA, Nov 10th, 1934. James was the son of George Ramsay, who was the son of James Ramsay and the brother of Lillian Mae (Galloway / Fee) Ramsay. James was a first cousin of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 8/4/2008
- 99)Mary Adelaide (Spaulding) Ramsay Obituary - The Woman Who Fought With Indians - Wenatchee Daily Worldopen the image
Mary Adelaide (Spaulding) Ramsay was the wife of James Ramsay and the mother of Lillian Mae (Galloway / Fee) Ramsay, the mother of Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton.
Laura Harrison · 8/3/2008
Annie was the daughter of James Ramsay and Mary Adelaide Spaulding. She married William H. Foley. Annie was a sister of Lillian Mae Ramsay who was the mother of Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton.
Laura Harrison · 8/3/2008
William Foley, Jr. was the son of William H. Foley and Martha Ann "Annie" Ramsay. He died tragically in a train and wagon accident. This account was published in the Waterville Press, of Waterville, WA in 1901. William would have been around 4 years old.
Laura Harrison · 8/3/2008
Edward Foley was a son of Martha Ann "Annie" Ramsay and William H Foley.
Laura Harrison · 8/3/2008
Obituary of Laura (Foley) Kelley. Laura was the daughter of Martha Ann "Annie" Ramsay and William H Foley. Annie Ramsay was a daughter of James Ramsay and Mary Adelaide Spaulding.
Laura Harrison · 8/3/2008
This section on the James Robert Ramsay and Mary Adelaide (Spaulding) Ramsay family is taken from the work: Trails and Tales of Early-Day Settlers of North-Eastern Okanogan County, compiled by the Wauconda Historical Committee, Wauconda, WA. James Ramsay was the father of Lillian Mae Ramsay (Galloway / Fee) who was the mother of Elsie Luetta (Hamilton) Galloway.
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Annual report of the Commissioner of Patents for the year 1902. January 30, 1903. -- Laid before the House by the Speaker, referred to the Committee on Patents and ordered to be printed. Date: 1903-01-30; Author: U.S. Congress. House Serial Set Vol. No. 4527, Session Vol. No.88 57th Congress, 2nd Session H.Doc. 342
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PDF file of Supplina Hamilton's patent record with the U.S. Patent office. Patent #705,401. Patent filed April 18, 1902 and granted July 22, 1902.
Glen · 2/17/2008
Supplina Judd, age 77, is listed in the 1877 Washington Territorial Census. His name was misspelled (which was not unusual) and he was listed as 'Saplina Judd.' Supplina was the brother of Altha Judd, the wife of John Hamilton the patriarch of our Hamilton family line. This census provides proof that Supplina lived in Washington State. Supplina must have died shortly thereafter as his heirs were sued in 1879 for foreclosure on property he had purchased in Lewis County. Two of his grandchildren, Willie and Johnnie Proaps are buried in the Grand Mound cemetery near Rochester, WA. Both of these children died on August 4, 1877. The location of Supplina's grave is unknown. Supplina was known to travel back and forth from this home in Palmer, Christian County, Illinois. It is unclear where he died. Supplina was also known as 'Squire Judd' and was a country lawyer in Illinois.
Glen · 2/9/2008
Charles Galloway was the father of Elsie Luetta Galloway who married Maurice Lake Hamilton in September of 1920 in Okanogan, WA.
Glen · 2/7/2008
- 110)Supplina Ward Hamilton Homestead - 1934 Metsker Map - T32N R32E, Okanogan County, WAopen the image
Supplina Ward "Ward" Hamilton (son of Judd Hamilton and Laura Annettie Templeton) was awarded a patent on a 160 acre homestead in Okanogan County, WA, West of Nespelem, WA in 1929. Great Uncle Ward's homestead parcels are marked in the lower left of this township map (Township 32 North Range 32 East Willamette Meridian).
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- 111)Wilbur Ross Hamilton Homestead - 1934 Metsker Map - T31N R29E, Okanogan County, WAopen the image
Wibur Ross Hamilton (son of Judd Hamilton and Laura Annettie Templeton) was awarded a patent on a 600 acre homestead in Okanogan County, WA, West of Nespelem, WA in 1927. By the time this map was published in 1934 his homestead was owned by Fred Hunt. Great Uncle Ross' original homestead parcels are marked in green with Fred Hunt as the then current owner. Township 31 North Range 29 East Willamette Meridian.
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- 112)Charles Amasa and Grace Galloway - California Voter Rolls - Browns Valley, Sicard Flat Precinct, Yuba County, CAopen the image
Charles Amasa and Grace Galloway. California State Voter Rolls: 1900-1932 (p. 143). Residence: Browns Valley, Sicard Flat Precinct, Yuba County, CA. Occupation: Miner. Charles was the father of Elsie Luetta Galloway who married Maurice Lake Hamilton.
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- 113)Charles Amasa and Grace Galloway - California Voter Rolls - Browns Valley, Sicard Flat Precinct, Yuba County, CAopen the image
Charles Amasa and Grace Galloway. California State Voter Rolls: 1934-1944 (p. 186). Residence: Browns Valley, Sicard Flat Precinct, Yuba County, CA. Occupation: Miner. Charles was the father of Elsie Luetta Galloway who married Maurice Lake Hamilton.
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- 114)Charles Amasa and Grace Galloway - California Voter Rolls - 220 7th St., Marysville, CAopen the image
Charles Amasa and Grace Galloway. California State Voter Rolls: 1934-1944 (p. 81). Residence: 220 & 220 1/2 7th Steet, Marysville, CA. Occupation: Miner. Charles was the father of Elsie Luetta Galloway who married Maurice Lake Hamilton.
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- 115)Charles Amasa and Grace Galloway - California Voter Rolls - 1222 Pine St. Marysville, CAopen the image
Charles Amasa and Grace Galloway. California State Voter Rolls: 1934-1944 (p. 53). Residence: 1222 Pine Steet, Marysville, CA. Occupation: Miner. Charles was the father of Elsie Luetta Galloway who married Maurice Lake Hamilton.
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- 116)Charles Amasa and Grace Galloway - California Voter Rolls - 1004 G Steet, Marysville, CAopen the image
Charles Amasa and Grace Galloway. California State Voter Rolls: 1934-1944 (p. 38). Residence: 1004 G Steet, Marysville, CA. Occupation: Miner. Charles was the father of Elsie Luetta Galloway who married Maurice Lake Hamilton.
Glen · 2/7/2008
Record in the Washington State Birth Index for Maurice L. Hamilton the son of Judd Hamilton and Laura Annettie 'Nettie' Templeton. Born near Endicott in Whitman County, WA on January 2, 1901.
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- 118)Glenn Francis Hamilton & Fern Hamilton - Birth Records Washington State Birth Index,open the image
This page of the Washington State Birth Index shows two children of Frank Hamilton and Julia Aletha 'Letha' Templeton. The first is Glenn Francis Hamilton born on Jan. 25, 1893. The second is Fern Jane Hamilton born Feb. 2, 1894. Both were born near Endicott in Whitman County, WA. Fern would marry Robert West.
Glen · 1/20/2008
Ross' birth record was mis-recorded. He was born on this day in Endicott, Whitman County, WA as Wilbur Ross Hamilton. His father is correctly identified as Judd Hamilton.
Glen · 1/20/2008
Jay's name on his birth record is actually mis-recorded (or mis-transcribed when it was typed in this record book). It should be Jay Perkins Templeton. He was born that date to Greenberry Shields Templeton near Endicott in Whitman County, Washington.
Glen · 1/20/2008
Supplina Hamilton and Sarah Jane Sumpter Marriage Record. June 10, 1858. Linn County, Oregon. I believe this marriage register entry was based on a marriage letter certifying ('a certificate') to the county government that a lawful marriage occurred. Once the signed certifying document was copied into the county marriage record it was recorded and recognized by the state. "[Marriage of] Supplina Hamilton to Jane Sumpter. Territory of Oregon. Linn, County. This is to certify that the undersigned, a minister of the gospel, did on the 10th Day of June 1858, join in lawful wedlock Supplina Hamilton and Jane Sumpter by their mutual consent in presence of Perry Thomas and Joseph Thomas witnesses. Given under my hand this 16th day of June 1858. Signed, John A. Powell.
Connie Boone · 12/30/2007
Under the column 'Sing Planned Sunday Night' there is a mention of Ronald Templeton and Florence Applegate who were from Enterprise, Oregon and were recently married in San Francisco. Florence was a WAVE ("Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service") in the U.S. Navy. Ronald was the son of Jay Templeton a grandson of Greenberry S. Templeton. The notice was given by Mr. & Mrs. Jay Templeton. Walla Walla Union Bulletin, Nov 16, 1945.
Glen · 11/17/2007
Jay Templeton was the youngest son of Greenberry Shields Templeton and a brother to Julia Aletha and Laura Annette Templeton who married Frank and Judd Hamilton respectively.
Glen · 11/17/2007
Greenbury (Sometimes spelled Greenberry) S. Templeton was the son of John Perkins Templeton the son of Robert Templeton originally of Iredell County in North Carolina. Greenbury was the father of Julia Aletha 'Letha' Templeton who married Frank Hamilton (son of Supplina Hamilton). He was also the father of Laura Annettie ('Nettie') Templeton who was the wife of Frank's brother, Judd Hamilton. This document is Greenbury's probate papers. He died without a will and the distribution of his estate in Wallowa (near Enterprise) Oregon was tied up for several years. The estate was not finally settled until after his third wife Lizzie Templeton (formerly Leonard) had passed away.
Glen · 10/25/2007
This is a hand-written transcription of Frank Hamilton's obituary. Frank was a son of Supplina and Jane Hamilton. Supplina's obituary is also transcribed at the end.
Glen · 10/17/2007
- 126)A History of Central Washington: including the famous Wenatchee, Entiat, Chelan and the Columbia Valleysopen the pdf
This PDF document contains a couple pages from the work: "A History of Central Washington: including the famous Wenatchee, Entiat, Chelan and the Columbia Valleys" published in Spokane in 1929. At the bottom of page 234 begins a short biographical sketch of Osta H. (Hamilton) Stuckey of Wenatchee. Osta was born in Waitsburg the daughter of Duron Hamilton and Laura Brunton. In talking about Osta's pioneer heritage the story of her father is told and that of her grandfather Supplina Hamilton (though Supplina is not mentioned by name). The account of Supplina has inaccuracies (he was from Illinois not Iowa and he came West in 1851 not 1852) but it also reveals a new story that I've not heard anywhere else. If there is a core of accuracy to the story it would suggest some new interesting facts: 1) before Supplina entered the Yakima Indian War in 1855/56 as a Linn County, Oregon Volunteer Soldier (in the 1st Regiment of the Oregon Mounted Volunteers) he was working in NE Oregon among the Umatilla Indians as a missionary, 2) there is a story related of him running to a blockhouse to escape the initial attack of the hostile indians. I'm not convinced that the author got Osta's memories correct or that perhaps Osta had the chronology quite right. From all other sources we've assumed Supplina's missionary / preaching began after the war and sometime after he was married in 1858. Supplina and Jane did move to Umatilla County in June of 1861 and lived there until 1866. Supplina gave a detailed chronology of his residences on his Indian War pension papers and specifically mentioned he lived in Linn County until he moved to Umatilla in June of 1861. Anyway, the document is a very interesting short read.
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This letter was written by Supplina Hamilton to his son Frank in May of 1891. Supplina and Jane were farming on their bottom land on Union Flat Creek in the Palouse Country in Whitman County, WA a few miles south of the town of Endicott. Supplina came to the Palouse from the Waitsburg, WA area in 1888. He speaks of the difficulty they are having getting a crop up and the tremendous work they had done that Spring. He speaks of his son Heman and the land he's working near his and of their friends the Cox family. He speaks of his preaching in the Christian Church in Endicott and the upcoming Camp Meeting on the Cozier place on Pine Creek out of Rosalia. He tells of his desire to get the land assets he still has in Columbia County in production or to sell it for $1000. It's all very interesting and written in his own hand. The original of this letter has been preserved by the descendants of the recipient, Frank Hamilton and is currently in the possession of Frank's great granddaughter Connie (Hamilton) Boone.
Glen · 8/23/2007
Obituary of Julia Aletha 'Allie' Templeton. Aletha married Frank Hamilton the son Supplina and Jane Hamilton. Aletha's sister, Laura Annette 'Nettie' married Frank's brother, Judd Hamilton. Aletha's mother was Nancy Jane McCarty and her father was Greenberry Shields Templeton of Shelby County, Illinois and later Enterprise, Oregon.
Glen · 8/14/2007
One of the treasures that Connie (Hamilton) Boone has in her possession is the Greenberry Shields Templeton family Bible. In this PDF document I have digital photographs of pages of the Bible that contain family records. Between one set of pages is a lock of braided hair. Could it be a lock of hair from Greenberry's first wife, Nancy Jane McCarty, the mother of Julia Aletha and Laura Annette Templeton? I would say this is actually a good guess. The lock of hair is preserved opposite the page that records Greenberry and Nancy's wedding information. Nancy died due to complications from childbirth on Sept. 24, 1882. Her husband and young daughters would have treasured this lock all their days. This Bible is a wonderful record and a family treasure. Thanks to Connie for sharing it with us. Julia Aletha "Allie" was the wife of Frank Hamilton. Laura Annette "Nettie" was the wife of Frank's brother, Judd Hamilton. Both boys were the sons of Supplina and Jane Hamilton.
Glen · 8/9/2007
Abel Cross and Roxa Hamilton were married in Morgan County, Illinois on September 2nd, 1836. Roxa was the daughter of John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton. It is likely that both John and Altha were alive at this point.
Glen · 8/8/2007
This is a PDF version made up of digital photographs of the old attendee register of the family reunion, "the Hamilton Picnic." The book appears to have been started by Supplina Hamilton's daughter, Ida Cole in 1948. It appears to have been maintained by Frank Hamilton's wife, Allie (Julia Aletha Templeton). It was passed down to Frank's son, Glenn Hamilton and to Glenn's son, Hugh Hamilton. It is currently in the possession of Hugh's daughter, Connie (Hamilton) Boone of Baker City, Oregon. I omitted some pages that were blank. Though not always grouped in chronological order it seems like there was an effort to group the record of those attending the Picnic by family based on who was descended from one of Supplina and Jane's children (Such as the Duron, Frank or Judd Hamilton families or one of the daughters of Supplina and Jane) or grandchildren (such as Duron's son Oscar or Judd's son Maurice). Close cousins such as Supplina Hamilton's brother William's family (Jim and Mernie, Ed and Mildred and children Clarence & Vivian) are especially noted. It is a fascinating record and very valuable in helping us remember our family groups and those who were closely allied as friends of the Hamiltons. The PDF file is a little over 6MB in size and well worth the download.
Glen · 8/4/2007
This image is from the work "Atlas of Whitman County, Washington" published in 1910 shows the map of Township 16 North, Range 41 East (T16N R41E). If you look at the extreme left of the map and between 41.50 and 41.12 you'll find the Hamilton School (marked 'School') and H.P (Heman) Hamilton's land. Supplina Hamilton died in 1905. Supplina owned the property that the school was on and the land on both sides of Union Flat Creek. This map implies that the homestead had been put under the name of his son Heman Hamilton or sold to someone outside the family by 1910. Heman's land is also clearly marked in the 1895 version of the atlas and his father Supplina's land was adjacent. In Supplina Hamilton's will (he died in 1905) he left the section of land he owned at that time to his wife, Jane. That section was noted in Supplina's will as being north of this location within T18N R42E. (As a side note: This is confirmed in this same 1910 Whitman County atlas where Supplina's widow 'Mrs. Jane Hamilton' is shown as an owner of a section of land north of this location within T18N R42E a short distance south of Saint John, WA and near land leased and some owned by her son Frank). As of June 2007 a well-kept old home still stands on the location of the original Supplina and Jane Hamilton farm house on the property on Union Flat Creek within T16N R41E. The Hamilton school is gone except for an old out building that is remembered by the locals in the area to have been a teachers or cooks house. Members of the Judd Hamilton family and other Hamilton children were known to have gone to school there. Note: on the far right of the map is the property of Rosa L. Hamilton. Rosa was the wife of Civil War Veteran William McCord Hamilton who was the brother of Supplina Hamilton. This property is on what is now called Edward Hamilton Road. Edward Hamilton is the grandson of Rosa and William Hamilton. Edward's property was at the northern end of the road on what was land that was originally owned by his mother's family, the Lairds. Edward Hamiton's son, Clarence Hamilton and family now live on that property.
Glen · 7/27/2007
This image is from the work "Atlas of Whitman County, Washington" published in 1895 shows the map of Township 16 North, Range 41 East (T16N R41E). This confirms the location of Supplina Hamilton's homestead and his son Heman (H.P.) Hamilton. This map corresponds to other records and family memory. This atlas does not show a school on the south western corner of the property next to the Pangborn farm, but a school was built there and is shown in the 1910 version of the atlas. It was known as the Hamilton school and members of the Judd Hamilton family and other Hamilton children were known to have gone there.
Glen · 7/27/2007
This is the file that cleared probate for Supplina Hamilton in Whitman County, WA in March 1905. Supplina named his wife Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton as his Executrix. The will lists the names and residences of his children, his assets and confirms the location of the section of land that he owned Southeast of St John, WA.
Glen · 6/9/2007
This is a PDF of the a hand written transcription of a profile of Duron Hamilton from the work, An Illustrated History of Southeastern Washington, published in 1906. Duron was the oldest child of Supplina P. Hamilton and Sarah Jane Sumpter. One of many interesting things in the document is a mention of Supplina Hamilton having been a 1st. Deputy of Joe Meek in Oregon City, Oregon in 1856. Joe Meek was a famous Oregon pioneer and was the 1st US Marshal in Oregon Territory. He served with Supplina Hamilton as a member of the 1st Regiment of the Oregon Mounted Volunteers in the Yakima Indian War of 1855 & 1856 and attained the rank of Major.
Glen · 6/9/2007
James M. Hamilton was the twin brother of William McCord Hamilton and was born to John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton in Illinois in 1834. He was a Civil War Veteran. This will was dictated by him from his death bed on February 20, 1869. From this will we have confirmed the names of his brothers and the location of his property. We also have confirmed the middle initial of his older brother Supplina P. Hamilton.
Glen · 6/7/2007
Supplina Hamilton family group sheets with obituaries. Detailed and accurate.
Glen · 6/7/2007
- 140)Nancy Jane (McCarty) Templeton Death Certificate - 9/24/1882 - Shelby County, Illinoisopen the pdf
Jane Templeton was the wife of Greenberry Shields Templeton. She was born Nancy Jane McCarty and was raised in Shelby County. She was a domestic in the John P. Templeton home before marrying Greenberry in 1871. She had two girls with Greenberry, Julia Aletha and Laura Annettie Templeton. She died from hemorrhaging as a complication of child birth in 1882. Apparently the baby died also.
Glen · 6/7/2007
This is a PDF version of a grainy photocopy of a booklet that was published containing Supplina Hamilton's 'Last Sermon.' The sermon booklet was published 'by his request' after his death in 1905. The sermon puts forth a reasoned position on the time for the 'Communion or the Lord's Supper.' We (I) have no evidence that Supplina himself used the title, 'Reverend.' In fact, the title used by the Christian Church/Church of Christ in their documents is consistently 'Elder Hamilton.' Regardless, the editor or this booklet gives Supplina's name as 'Rev. S. Hamilton.' This copy was in the possession of Connie (Hamilton) Boone the daughter of Hugh Hamilton and the GGGranddaugher of Supplina.
Glen · 6/5/2007
- 142)1840 US Census: Alexander and Nancy Sumpter - Black River, Washington County, Missouriopen the image
Alexander and Nancy (Prather) Sumpter lived in Missouri before walking the Oregon Trail west to Oregon in 1853. One of their daughters, Sarah Jane became the wife of Supplina Hamilton in Linn County, Oregon in 1858.
Glen · 4/14/2007
- 143)1850 US Census: Alexander and Nancy (Prather) Sumpter and family - Harmony Township, Washington County, Missouriopen the image
Here's the census record of the amazing family of Alexander Sumpter and Nancy Prather in 1850. Alexander was the father of eight girls. Their ninth child would be a son, Alexander, Jr. who was carried by Nancy as she walked the Oregon Trail in 1853. Alexander was born shortly after they arrived in Oregon. Among all those girls was Nancy Jane Sumpter who would be the wife of Supplina Hamilton, married in Linn County, Oregon in 1858.
Glen · 4/14/2007
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- 145)1910 US Census: Supplina Charles Shult Family - Sorento Village, Bond County, Illinoisopen the image
Glen · 4/1/2007
- 146)Supplina Charles Shult - Death Record - Sorento, Bond County, Illinois - April 24, 1924open the pdf
Glen · 4/1/2007
Mary Adelaide Spaulding was the wife of James W. Ramsay and the mother of Lillian Mae Ramsay. Lillian was the mother of Elsie Luetta Galloway who married Maurice Lake Hamilton. This essay explores what we know about the Spaulding family.
Glen · 3/25/2007
- 148)Historical Sketches of Virginia, Cass County, Illinois - Supplina Judd, William McCordopen the pdf
This PDF file has a few pages from the book, Historical Sketches of Virginia, Cass County, Illinois. It was published in 1907. The pages are shown that have Supplina Judd's name on the Virginia, IL Voter Rolls in the 1840's. There is a page on Rev. William McCord. William McCord was an early Presbyterian minister who founded a congregation in the area and died in 1833. We suspect that John and Altha Hamilton named one of their twin sons born in 1834, William McCord Hamilton after this person.
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- 153)1910 US Census: Charles W. Spaulding, Malott Precinct, Okanogan County, WA. sheet1Aopen the image
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- 156)1860 US Census - Amasa Galloway - Carson County, Utah Territory (now Nevada) - Sullivan Mining Districtopen the image
This is my, so far, my earliest census record for Amasa Galloway. Amasa is living in the Sullivan Mining District in what is now the state of Nevada. He and his two partners are mining a claim they valued at $15,000. There were 39 people listed as living in "Sullivan's Mining District" in 1860. Carson County, Utah Territory was split off as Nevada Territory in 1861 and then was admitted to the Union as the State of Nevada in 1864. Amasa was 29 in 1860 and (I assume) single. We later find him in 1870 living near Seattle in King County, WA married to Elizabeth Jordan. He is found in Walla Walla County, WA in the late 1870's and early 1880's. He had a couple lawsuits filed against him there for the collection of promissory notes. He later moved to Whitman County, WA in the 1880's. We find him and his wife Elizabeth Jordan and family living in the Wauconda mining district in Okanogan County, WA in the 1890's and early 20th Century. One of Amasa's younger sons was Charles Amasa Galloway. Charles was the father of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/11/2007
Linked are pages from the wonderful book, Trails and Tales of the early-day settlers of North-Eastern Okanogan County. Here is the record of the 'Amos Jordan' family. The author made a bit of an error. The father's name was William Jordan. Amos was his oldest son. The mother's name was Mary. William was a brother of Elizabeth Jordan who married Amasa Galloway. The Galloway's also lived in Wauconda in this era and are recorded in this book. Amasa and Elizabeth were the parents of Charles Amasa Galloway who was the father of Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton. In this account, we learn insights about the Jordan family including the account of Clarence and Ollie's amazing gold strike in the Cascades near Liberty by Blewett Pass.
Glen · 3/6/2007
Donald Ramsay's WWI Draft Registration Card, Tonasket, Okanogan County, WA October 1918. Donald was an older brother of Lillian Mae Ramsay who was the mother of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton. Donald lists his nearest relative as his mother, Mary A. Ramsay. Donald's late father was James Ramsay. Donald had two older brothers, George and John. It's very interesting that Donald lists his present employer as John Ramsay of Lake Saskatoon, Alberta and that is also the address he gives for his mother, Mary A. Ramsay! Lake Saskatoon is now a ghost town way up in the Grande Prairie county of Northern Alberta. The interesting thing is that this is the area that their younger sister, Lillian moved to with her second husband, William Fee, after their marriage in December of 1907. It seems reasonable to assume that the Fee's introduced the Ramsay brothers to the Grande Prairie, AB area. I'm assuming that Donald was farming his brother John's land near Wauconda, WA for him in his absence. Donald gives the legal description of the land he is farming as the 'location' of his employer on his registration card.
Glen · 3/5/2007
This PDF file contains three pages from a book titled, Delayed Birth Certificates of Pierce County, Washington. It was published in 1996 by the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society. Listed in it is Lillian Ramsey, born May 10, 1887 in Marian, Pierce County, WA. Lillian's parents were listed as James Ramsey and Mary Adelaide Spaulding. Lillian or 'Lilly' or 'Lillie' was the mother of Elsie L. (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/1/2007
James and Mary A. (Spaulding) Ramsay were the parents of Lillian Mae (Galloway / Fee) Ramsay and the grandparents of Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/1/2007
- 161)1892 Washington State Territorial Census - Pierce County - James Ramsey Family - page 1open the image
James and Mary A. (Spaulding) Ramsay were the parents of Lillian Mae (Galloway / Fee) Ramsay and the grandparents of Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/1/2007
- 162)1892 Washington State Territorial Census - Pierce County - James Ramsey Family - page 2open the image
James and Mary A. (Spaulding) Ramsay were the parents of Lillian Mae (Galloway / Fee) Ramsay and the grandparents of Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/1/2007
James and Mary A. (Spaulding) Ramsay were the parents of Lillian Mae (Galloway / Fee) Ramsay and the grandparents of Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/1/2007
- 164)1883 Washington State Territorial Census - Pierce County - Sumner - James Ramsay Familyopen the image
James and Mary A. (Spaulding) Ramsay were the parents of Lillian Mae (Galloway / Fee) Ramsay and the grandparents of Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/1/2007
James and Mary A. (Spaulding) Ramsay were the parents of Lillian Mae (Galloway / Fee) Ramsay and the grandparents of Elsie Luetta (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/1/2007
- 166)1887 Washington State Territorial Census - Whitman County - Amasa and Elizabeth Galloway Familyopen the image
Glen · 3/1/2007
This the first page of the 1860 Census record for John and Sarah Jordan. John was born in Virginia and his family appears to have roots there back to at least the late 1600's. John and Mary were the parents of Elizabeth Jordan who was the mother of Charlie Galloway and the grandmother of Elsie Luetta (Hamilton) Galloway.
Glen · 2/24/2007
This is the second page of the census record for John and Sarah Jordan's family in Nebraska Territory. On the page are listed Elizabeth Jordan 14 and her brother William Jordan 11. Elizabeth would marry Amasa Galloway and become the mother of Charlie Galloway and the grandmother of Elsie Luetta (Hamilton) Galloway. William would become the father of Oliver and Clarence Jordan who would strike gold in 1932 in Washington State.
Glen · 2/24/2007
John and Sarah Jordan were the parents of Elizabeth Jordan who became the wife of Amasa Galloway, the mother of Charlie Galloway and the grandmother of Elsie Luetta (Hamilton) Galloway.
Glen · 2/24/2007
- 170)1880 US Census: William and Mary Jordan, Yakima, East Kittitass County, Washingtonopen the image
Here are William and Mary Jordan and their family near Yakima in 1880. William widowed father, John is living with them. William was a brother to Elizabeth Jordan the wife of Amasa Galloway, the mother of Charlie Galloway and the grandmother of Elsie Luetta (Hamilton) Galloway.
Glen · 2/24/2007
This is the first page of the 1900 US Census record for the William and Mary Jordan family. William Jordan was the son of John and Sarah Jordan and the younger brother of Elizabeth Jordan. Elizabeth would marry Amasa Galloway and become the mother of Charlie Galloway and the grandmother of Elsie Luetta (Hamilton) Galloway.
Glen · 2/24/2007
- 172)1900 US Census: William and Mary Jordan Family, Welch Creek, Lincoln County, Washington - Page2open the image
This is the second page of the 1900 U.S. Census record of William and Mary Jordan and family. On this page are listed their two sons, Oliver "Ollie" and Clarence who would in 1932 make one of the richest gold strikes in Washington State near Liberty, Flag Mountain near Blewett Pass.
Glen · 2/24/2007
- 173)Suplina Judd - Drummer - 1 Regiment (Harris') New York Militia - War of 1812 Service Recordsopen the pdf
Supplina Judd was born in 1774. He would have been 38 years old with a family in 1812. His son Suplina was born in 1808, so this had to be Supplina Sr. It appears from the records that Supplina served in two units from New York. One as a private and another as a drummer. Here's a note from the Library of Congress web site on the age of those men who served in the War of 1812: "Most of the men serving were of the usual military age (20s-30s), but a few were outside that range, such as Drury Hudson, who was 60, and Solomon Stanton, who was 54."
Glen · 2/10/2007
- 174)Suplina Judd - Private - Swift's and Dobbin's Regiment 1814 - War of 1812 Service Recordsopen the pdf
Supplina Judd was born in 1774. He would have been 38 years old with a family in 1812. His son Suplina was born in 1808, so this had to be Supplina Sr. It appears from the records that Supplina served in two units from New York. One as a private and another as a drummer. Here's a note from the Library of Congress web site on the age of those men who served in the War of 1812: "Most of the men serving were of the usual military age (20s-30s), but a few were outside that range, such as Drury Hudson, who was 60, and Solomon Stanton, who was 54."
Glen · 2/10/2007
Supplina Judd - Event: Lived, Year: 1800, Place: Walton, County: Delaware, Province: New York, Source: Reel 22, 1800 Federal Census of New York, Microfilm Series M32, Publisher: National Archives, Washington, DC.
Glen · 2/10/2007
- 176)Reuben Judd Family Births Deaths Massachusetts Vital Records - South_Hadley 1730 - 1847open the pdf
Reuben Judd, Sr. was the father of Supplina Judd, Sr. Reuben had three wives. Reuben married Elizabeth WHITE, daughter of Moses WHITE and Lydia BELLOWS (Elizabeth WHITE was born in 1741 and died on 9 May 1765 ). Reuben also married Elizabeth SMITH, daughter of John SMITH and Unknown (Elizabeth SMITH was born about 1750 and died on 31 Mar 1781). Reuben also married Submit GRAVES on 12 Dec 1784. Reuben fathered 14 children by these three wives. This page from the vital records ledger of South Hadley, Massachusetts only records the births of the children of his first wife, Elizabeth WHITE. He was said to have been a very lively and active person even in old age. Supplina Judd, Sr. was one of seven children borne by Reuben's second wife, Elizabeth Smith.
Glen · 1/7/2007
Donald Hamilton was the youngest son of Judd and Annettie (Templeton) Hamilton and a grandson of Supplina Hamilton.
Glen · 1/5/2007
Altha was a daughter of Supplina Hamilton and Sarah Jane Sumpter. She was likely named for her grandmother (Supplina's mother), Altha Judd. She was married in her parent's home.
Glen · 1/5/2007
Dora was the daughter of Supplina Hamilton and Sarah Jane Sumpter. She was married in her parent's home.
Glen · 1/5/2007
Oscar was a son of Duron Hamilton and Laura Brunton. Oscar and Minnie were widowed and this was their second marriage.
Glen · 1/5/2007
Clarice Hamilton was a daughter of Oscar Hamilton and his second wife Minnie Miller. Clarice was a granddaughter of Duron Hamilton.
Glen · 1/5/2007
Oscar Hamilton as a son of Duron Hamilton and Laura S. Brunton. Oscar was living with his family outside of Starbuck, Washington.
Glen · 1/5/2007
Mary was a daughter of Duron Hamilton and Laura Brunton.
Glen · 1/5/2007
Duron's second wife had also apparently died. This was the third marriage for both Duron and Rebecca and they were both listed as 'widowed.' Rebecca was born in Texas.
Glen · 1/5/2007
Duron was the first born child of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton. Duron's first wife Laura S. Brunton apparently had passed away.
Glen · 1/5/2007
This index of Oregon Donation Land Claim Records shows Supplina Hamilton's claim and those of other Hamiltons. As far as we know, Supplina was not closely related to any of the other Hamilton Donation Land Claimants.
Glen · 1/4/2007
Lawrence A. Gent and Doris Hamilton were married in Republic in Ferry County, WA in Nov of 1933. Doris was the youngest daughter of Judd and Annettie (Templeton) Hamilton.
Glen · 1/3/2007
Marvin V. Hamilton and Julia G. Dykstra were married in Spokane, WA at the County Courthouse on Oct. 20, 1944. Marvin's friend Norman Flieger and Julia's younger sister, Delta M. Dykstra were witnesses.
Glen · 1/3/2007
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This image was provided by Kathryn Davis. It is the marriage record of James W. Ramsay and Mary A (Adalaine) Spaulding married in Jasper County, Missouri on Nov. 15, 1868. Recorded in Book C, pg. 680. This document shows the marriage record as recorded by the county clerk and given by the minister who performed the marriage to the county on Dec. 1, 1868. Text: December 01, 1868 I Wm. A. Witten , Minister of the M.E. Church of the County of Jasper and State of Missouri did on the fifteenth day of November 1868, lawfully administer and perform the right of matrimony between James Ramsey and Mary A. Spallden both of the County and State above named, given under my hand, December 01, 1868. Wm. A. Willen Minister of the M.E. Church
Glen · 12/23/2006
- 191)Charles Amasa Galloway and Lillie Ramsay Marriage Certificate Wauconda WA. March 11, 1903open the image
This is an amazing find from Washington's Digital Archives. Here it is: Lillie (Lillian Mae) Ramsay's marriage license to Charles 'Charlie' Amasa Galloway, dated March 11, 1903. They were living in Wauconda, WA and the license was issued before the Justice of the Peace in Republic, WA. Lillie was only 16. Charles was 21. Their marriage did not last and by Sept. 1907 Lillie was married to William Fee. We find Charles married to his second wife, Grace, in the 1910 US Census living in Republic, Wa. Elsie Galloway was born (along with a sister Effie) to Charles and Lillie. Elsie would be raised mostly by her father's family, before marrying Maurice Lake Hamilton in Okanogan, WA in 1920. The marriage certificate confirms the spelling and middle names and maiden names of Lillie's parents and Charles' parents. The document also confirms that Lillie was born in Marion in Pierce, County, Washington in 1887. Lillies' parent and older siblings are enurmerated in the Puyallup Valley in the 1880 Federal Cenus for Washington. They had come to Washington from Cherokee, County, Kansas where they appeared in the 1870 Census.
Glen · 12/16/2006
- 192)William W Fee and Lillian Mae Galloway - Marriage Record - Stevens County, WA - 1907open the pdf
Lillian "Lillie" Galloway was the daughter of James W. and Mary A. Ramsay. She had been married to Charles A. Galloway in 1903. To that marriage was born Elsie and Effie. That marriage ended in divorce and then to remarriage to William Fee in 1907. The Fee's lived in Grand Prarie, Alberta Canada for many years. Lillie lived a long life and had other children with William Fee. She died in Grand Forks, British Columbia.
Glen · 12/16/2006
- 193)1889 Columbia County WA Census Record - Duron Hamilton Family - Page Number 91 Line Number 34open the image
Duron Hamilton was the eldest son of Supplina and Sarah "Jane" (Sumpter) Hamilton
Glen · 12/15/2006
Duron Hamilton was the eldest son of Supplina Hamilton.
Glen · 12/15/2006
- 195)1860 Illinois Census: William [McCord] Hamilton - Twp 20, Range 6, Mason County, Illinoisopen the image
William McCord Hamilton was the son of John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton. He is 26 in 1860 and working as a farm laborer on the Weadon farm outside of Mason City, Illinois. His twin brother James is working on a farm nearby. They will both enlist in the army together in 1862.
Glen · 11/26/2006
This is a rare image of a ledger page of the 1835 Illinois state census from Morgan County, Illinois. John and Altha Hamilton were in Morgan County in 1834 when their twins were born; William McCord and James M. Hamilton. I looked at every page of the census and feel confident that the entry at the top of this page is for "our" John Hamilton... Supplina's father along with his mother Altha Judd. The case is strengthened when you look closely at the make up of those in the household. There were four boys under ten: William (1), James (1), Supplina (3) and John P. (6). There were three boys between ten and twenty: Heman, Hiram, and an unknown male. One man between fifty and sixty: John (approx 55). There was one female under ten: Mary (8). There were two females between ten and twenty: Roxa (Roxie) and Elizabeth. There was one woman between thiry and forty: Altha (Judd) Hamilton (approx. 38). The unknown male in the ten to twenty age group also appears in the 1830 US Census (but appropriately younger) when the Hamilton's where in in Amity district, Allegany County, NY. In the 1830 US Census in NY our John Hamilton family was living next to Supplina Judd and Heman Judd. So, now we've established the 1830 census record for John and Altha in NY and the 1835 census record in Illinois and in both cases there is a young male household member who we (I) currently do not have a name for.
Glen · 11/3/2006
- 197)1910 US Census: Judd Hamilton and Charles Cole Households, St John Precinct, Whitman County, WAopen the image
Judd and Annettie (Templeton) Hamilton were living and farming outside of St. John, WA right next to Charles Calvin 'Cal' Jr. and Ida (Hamilton) Cole. Judd and Ida were children of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton. Judd (37) and Annettie's (35) children were, Wilber R(oss) (15), Supplina W(ard) (13), Maurice L(ake) (9) and Dora L (5). Cal (35) and Ida's (30) children were listed as: Vira G. (9), Else M. (7) and Dorothy M. (10 months).
Glen · 11/2/2006
- 198)1910 US Census: Frank and Aletha Hamilton Household, St John Precinct, Whitman County, WAopen the image
Frank was the son of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton. Aletha was the daughter of Greenberry Shields Templeton and Nancy Jane McCarty. Their children are listed as: Glenn ( 17), Fern (16), Floyd (14), Harry (12), Gaylord (10), Charles (3) and Carl (10 months).
Glen · 11/2/2006
Jay Perkins Templeton was the son of Greenberry Shields and Hattie Templeton and the half brother of Julia Aletha 'Letha' (Hamilton) Templeton and Laura Annettie 'Nettie' (Hamilton) Templeton. He died in July 31, 1978 at age 84. Last residence: 97828 Enterprise, Wallowa, Oregon.
Glen · 11/2/2006
Jay Perkins Templeton was the son of Greenberry Shields and Hattie Templeton and the half brother of Julia Aletha 'Letha' (Hamilton) Templeton and Laura Annettie 'Nettie' (Hamilton) Templeton. He died in July 31, 1978 at age 84.
Glen · 11/2/2006
ay Perkins Templeton was the son of Greenberry Shields and Hattie Templeton and the half brother of Julia Aletha 'Letha' (Hamilton) Templeton and Laura Annettie 'Nettie' (Hamilton) Templeton. In the 1930 US Census he is 36 and living with his in-laws, Albert and Janett Daniels, in Wallowa, Wallowa County, Oregon. Jay's wife is 29 year old Gayet. They have a son, Ronald age 9 and a baby daughter Marion (?) 4 months. His occupation is listed as Garage Attendant.
Glen · 11/2/2006
Jay Perkins Templeton was the son of Greenberry Shields and Hattie Templeton and the half brother of Julia Aletha 'Letha' (Hamilton) Templeton and Laura Annettie 'Nettie' (Hamilton) Templeton. Draft card date: June 5, 1917. Jay was 23. Born in Winona, Washington in Feb 26, 1894 and living in Wallowa, Wallowa County, Oregon.
Glen · 11/2/2006
Greenberry Shields Templeton and his third wife Lizzie were living and farming near Wallowa in Wallowa County in Northern Eastern Oregon State. Greenberry was the father of Julia Aletha 'Letha' (Hamilton) Templeton and Laura Annettie 'Nettie' (Hamilton) Templeton who married Judd and Frank Hamilton respectively, the sons of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton. In their household in May of 1910 were Greenberry (age 61), Lizzie (age 60), a stepson James Brussard(?) (age 20) and a son Jay (age 16).
Glen · 11/2/2006
Greenberry Templeton and his second wife Hattie were living and farming near Wallowa in Wallowa County in Northern Eastern Oregon State. Greenberry was the father of Julia Aletha 'Letha' (Hamilton) Templeton and Laura Annettie 'Nettie' (Hamilton) Templeton who married Judd and Frank Hamilton respectively, the sons of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton. In their household in June of 1900 were Greenberry (age 51), Hattie (age 42), an adopted son Edison (age 11) and a son Jay (age 6
Glen · 11/2/2006
- 205)1850 US Census: William and Rachel McCarty and family. Crawford County, Illinois - Page 2open the image
1850 US Census record for William and Rachel McCarty and family. William (page 1) was a 32 year old Brickman born in Indiana. His wife (page 2) Rachel was 25. They had a son, Thomas at 6 years old and a baby, Nancy J (Jane) who was 1 year old. Nancy would grow up and marry Greenberry Shields Templeton in Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois and become the mother of Laura Annettie (Hamilton) Templeton and Julia Aletha (Hamilton) Templeton.
Glen · 11/1/2006
- 206)1850 US Census: William McCarty and Rachel McCarty and family. Crawford County, Illinois - Page 1open the image
1850 US Census record for William and Rachel McCarty and family. William was a 32 year old Brickman born in Indiana. His wife (page 2) Rachel was 25. They had a son, Thomas at 6 years old and a baby, Nancy J (Jane) who was 1 year old. Nancy would grow up and marry Greenberry Shields Templeton in Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois and become the mother of Laura Annettie (Hamilton) Templeton and Julia Aletha (Hamilton) Templeton.
Glen · 11/1/2006
1870 US Census Record for Rachel McCarty, Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois. Rachel was the mother of Nancy Jane McCarty who was the first wife of Greenberry Shields Templeton and the grandmother of Laura Annettie (Hamilton) Templeton and Julia Aletha (Hamilton) Templeton. Rachel was a 45 year old widow living in town, her occupation was 'washing and sewing.' <strong>Living with Rachel was her 15 year old blind daughter Mary.</strong>
Glen · 11/1/2006
1880 US Census Record for Rachel McCarty, Windsor, Shelby County, Illinois. Rachel was the mother of Nancy Jane McCarty who was the first wife of Greenberry Shields Templeton and the grandmother of Laura Annettie (Hamilton) Templeton and Julia Aletha (Hamilton) Templeton. Rachel was a 55 year old widow living in town, her occupation was 'keeping house.'
Glen · 11/1/2006
- 209)Aerial Photo - Supplina Hamilton's Donation Land Claim #2969 - Linn County, Oregonopen the image
Overlay of Google Earth aerial photo showing the donation land claim of Supplina Hamilton #2969 near Linn County, Oregon.
Glen · 10/30/2006
- 210)Linn County, Oregon Surveyor's Dept. map showing the area of Supplina Hamilton Donation Land Claim - CLOSE-UPopen the image
CLOSE-UP: This map was downloaded from the Linn County Surveyor's web site. The blue box was marked by their GIS system to mark Township 11 South, Range 2 West which is the area in which contained Supplina Hamilton's donation land claim #2969.
Glen · 10/30/2006
- 211)Linn County, Oregon Surveyor's Dept. map showing the area of Supplina Hamilton Donation Land Claimopen the image
This map was downloaded from the Linn County Surveyor's web site. The blue box was marked by their GIS system to show Township 11 South, Range 2 West which is the area in which contained Supplina Hamilton's donation land claim #2969.
Glen · 10/30/2006
Close-up of the Supplina Hamilton Donation Land Claim #2969, Township 11S, Range 2 West on Sections 5 and 6.
Glen · 10/30/2006
- 213)'Old Emigrant Trail' - Feature Article in the Albany Oregon, 'Democrat', Nov. 14, 1920.open the pdf
Avis Reddaway provided this article by C. H. Stewart, published in the Albany Democrat, Albany Oregon, Nov. 14, 1920. This feature article discusses the history of the Linn County, Oregon pioneers in the context of understanding the course of the original trail used by emigrants into the county in the 1840's and 50's.
Glen · 10/30/2006
This copy of an undated Albany Oregon newspaper article by Everett Earl Stannard was provided to us by Avis Reddway. The copy is a little difficult to read but well worth it. It gives some very interesting insights in to the place and times of Supplina and his close associates in pioneer day, Linn County, Oregon. The article features the story of the pioneer Linn County families of John Alkrie Powell and his brother Alfred.
Glen · 10/29/2006
This amazing document is published by the Linn County Oregon Historical Society. It republishes the work of John Miles and Richard Milligan on their studies of the Oregon Donation Land Claim pioneers. These pages from Volume 17 are the section that speaks of the Supplina Hamilton family. It's a 'must read' item.
John Miles and Richard Milligan · 10/27/2006
This old survey map from the Linn County, Oregon Surveyor's office shows the land in Township 11 South, Range 2 West in Section 6 in Linn County, Oregon. Supplina Hamilton's (S. Hamilton) claim number 2969 is clearly visable. Some of his near neighbors are Joseph Earl and John A. Powell. Supplina first arrived at his land claim on September 3, 1851.
Glen · 10/20/2006
This Illinois Civil War service record is the first direct evidence that our distant uncle, John P. Hamilton served in the war. We know from letters written by John to his brother Supplina in 1894 and a sample affidavit he wrote for his Uncle Supplina Judd to use on his behalf that he was living late in life in Santiago, Chile. From Santiago he was attempting to prove his identity, and hence his citizenship, with the goal of getting a government (veteran) pension. John had been mustered out of the service as an 'invalid.' This typically meant that he had contracted Typhoid. John wrote that he was born in Friendship, NY in 1829. The information known about John coincides with this Illinois service record.
Glen · 9/5/2006
Count Cases involving John P. Templeton in Shelby County, Illinois. John was the son of Robert Templeton and the father of Greenberry S Templeton who was the father of Laura Annettie (Hamilton) Templeton and Julia Aletha (married Frank Hamilton) Templeton. John P. Templeton was a successful pioneer merchant in Windsor, Shelby County and may have need to bring suit against business associates or customers.
Glen · 9/5/2006
William McCord Hamilton Civil War Service Record. William was the twin brother of James M Hamilton and the son of John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton. William was born in 1834.
Glen · 9/4/2006
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">James M Hamilton was the twin brother of William McCord Hamilton.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Both were sons of John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The twins were born in Morgan County, Il in 1834.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This PDF document contains pages from the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:State w:st="on">Illinois</st1:State>' Historical Records site, Cyberdrive <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Illinois</st1:place></st1:State>, regarding James' service.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We learn that James initially served as a Private in Company K of the 17th Illinois US Infantry from May 25th, 1861 to May 31st, 1862.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>James then reenlisted with Company C, 85th Illinois Infantry on July 23, 1862.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He enlisted as a Sergeant along with his brother William McCord Hamilton.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It appears he was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on March 17th or 30th or 1863 in <st1:City w:st="on">Nashville</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">TN</st1:State> and then promoted to 1st Lieutenant on January 1, 1864 at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">McAfee Church</st1:City>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Georgia</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>James was captured by the Confederates during the battle of <st1:City w:st="on">Peach Tree Creek</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">GA</st1:State>, near <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Atlanta</st1:place></st1:City>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>He was later released in a prisoner exchange and mustered out of the army from <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Washington</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State></st1:place> on June 5, 1865.</P>
Glen · 9/3/2006
This document is written by James Dunn Laird. James is a researcher for the Dunn families in Northern Ireland. In working to establish a connection between Dunn families he had a genetic test done on a patriarch of one of those families only to find out that that man (in his eighties) is not genetically related to the Dunn's paternally but is descended from a Hamilton ancestor. This man, Herbert Dunn is an exact genetic match (37/37 markers) with our Hamilton family Y-DNA line (as profiled by Glen Maurice Hamilton's DNA).
James Dun Laird · 8/18/2006
This large PDF file (7.3mb) has four hand written ledger pages from the court records of Umatilla County, Oregon. These records detail Supplina and Jane Hamilton's land purchases in Umatilla County in November of 1862 and their subsequent sale in July of 1866.
Glen · 7/17/2006
This large 45 page PDF document (8.7mb) will be of special interest to the Marvin Vernon Hamilton family. Marvin's wife was Julia Grace Dykstra. Julia's mother was Delta Mae Parrish and her father was Henry Juryen Dykstra. This document contains copies of pages from a Parrish family history and also includes type written pages of Dykstra family genealogy.
Glen · 7/17/2006
Joyce Hamilton inquired a number of years ago after Supplina Hamilton's Military Records (I believe with the State of Oregon). She was told the documents were too fragile to copy but the archivest hand transcribed them for her. These two pages are rich in information. One of the men who swore an affidavit as to Supplina's participation in the Yakima Indian War was George Miller. George kept a diary of this Company's time in the field. The affidavits may have been needed for Supplina to get a pension later in life and/or to receive the service medal that Supplina proudly wore on his chest in one of the later photos we have of him.
Glen · 7/15/2006
Elizabeth (Hamilton) McCan was the sister of Supplina Hamilton. She was known here as 'Aunt Lisy.' It appears that the caption at the top of the print on the back states her name and relationship as 'Aunt Elizabeth Cross sister to S. Hamilton.' This is a bit perplexing as we don't know of Elizabeth having been married to a Cross. Her sister Roxa married Able Cross in 1837. Elizabeth is thought to have married a McCan.
Glen · 7/15/2006
William J. Hamilton and Pearl C. Hamilton were children of Duron and Laura (Bruton) Hamilton. Duron was the first born of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
Glen · 7/15/2006
Pemiel and Lucy Pooler were the parents of Jemina Pooler the wife of Supplina Judd (Sr.). Supplina and Jemina were the parents of Altha Judd the wife of John Hamilton. This group sheet was provided courtesy of Joyce Hamilton.
Glen · 7/15/2006
Frank and Aletha (Templeton) Hamilton's children with dates of birth and location.
7/15/2006
Frankie Aletha Hamilton was the daughter of Frank and Aletha (Templeton) Hamilton
Glen · 7/15/2006
Supplina Judd and Susan Jane Pratt Marriage Docs, Morgan County, Illinois - 1837. Supplina Judd was the brother of Altha Judd the mother of Supplina Hamilton.
Glen · 7/15/2006
Roxa Hamilton was the sister of Supplina Hamilton
7/15/2006
This PDF file has the chapter from the book, 'The Early Indian Wars of Oregon' on the Yakima Indian War or 1855/56. This book was published in 1894. This large work was commissioned by the Oregon Legistature by House Concurrent Resolution Number 22 in 1891 to, "cause to be compiled, tabulated, and published, as far as is possible from the material in his possession, a complete record of the early Indian wars of Oregon, including the wars of 1855 and 1856..." Included in the back are the muster rolls of Company D of the 1st Regiment of the Oregon Mounted Volunteers. It was this Company that Supplina Hamilton volunteered into from Linn County, Oregon in October of 1855. His is listed in the muster rolls with his name misspelled (as was so very typical in documents) as Sapplina Hamilton.
Glen · 7/15/2006
This document written in 1955 remembers the history of this pioneer church founded in 1827. It is very likely that John and Altha Hamilton were members of this congregation. One of the founding ministers was William McCord. He died in 1833. In 1834 John and Altha named one of their newborn twins William McCord Hamilton, very likely, in honor of Rev. William McCord.
7/14/2006
This PDF file is a family group sheet of the Heman Judd family compiled by Joyce Hamilton. Heman Judd is thought to have been the brother of Altha Judd the wife of Supplina Hamilton. Heman was also the son of Suplina Judd Sr.
7/14/2006
This is Joyce Hamilton family group worksheet of the Alexander and Nancy Sumpter family. Alexander and Nancy were the parent of Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton, the wife of Supplina Hamilton
Glen · 7/14/2006
This PDF files is a summary of Joyce Hamilton's research of Mason County, Illinois School Records. Joyce noted at the time this was written that these records provided the only known proof that the family was in Morgan County, Illinois other than later Military Records.
Glen · 7/14/2006
This PDF file has three documents from the Office of Records of Umatilla County, Oregon concerning Supplina Hamilton, County Commissioner 1863.
Glen · 6/15/2006
This PDF has our only known picture of Jane McCarty. Nancy Jane ('Jane') McCarty was the first wife of Greenberry Shields Templeton. Jane and Greenberry had Julia Aletha and Laura Annettie Templeton. Julia, known as 'Letha,' married Frank Hamilton the son of Supplina Hamilton. Laura married Frank's brother Judd Hamilton. Laura went by Annettie or just 'Aunt Nette.'
Glen · 6/10/2006
- 239)1st Lieut. James M Hamilton - Civil War Documents - Company C 85th Illinois Infantryopen the pdf
James was the younger brother of Supplina Hamilton and the twin of William McCord Hamilton. It's not 100% clear the enlistment history of James. It appears he may have had one year in another outfit and then was discharged and transferred to the 85th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company C so he could serve along side his brother William who enlisted in the summer of 1862. From the documentation here it appears that James needed to reenlist in the 85th Infantry in 1864. The enlistments in this era were for three years. He had served one year in another unit and two years in the 85th. James was a 2nd Lieutenant when he reenlisted (in the heart of the war). He was subsequently captured during the battle of Peach Tree Creek, GA later that summer in July of 1864. He was released months later in a prisoner exchange. When he was discharged from Washington, DC at the War's end he held the rank of 1st Lieutenant... and was a true Civil War hero. James died an untimely death a few years later in 1869 near his home town of Mason City, Illinois. James was only 35 years old. During those years he had lived in the westward expansion of the country and the greatest national drama of our young nation. James apparently never married and had no children.
6/10/2006
William McCord Hamilton was the son of John and Altha Hamilton. He had a twin brother James M Hamilton who enlisted in the 85th Illinois Infantry with him in 1862. William was medically discharged from the Union Army in Nashville, TN on Jan. 27, 1863. This reason the army doctor gave for his discharge was this: "Chronic Diarrhea and incipient Phthisis [Tuberculosis] caused by exposure in the field too soon after having Rubeola [Measles]" William was described a 6 feet tall, dark complexion, grey eyes and black hair.
6/9/2006
This obituary contains misspellings / typos and a few inaccuracies. She died in 1917 not 1907. Her first born son was Duron not Durwin, etc. Jane was the wife of Supplina Hamilton.
Glen · 6/9/2006
- 242)John P and Eliza Templeton Household: 1880 US Census - Windsor, Shelby County, Illinoisopen the image
John P. Templeton was born in Iredell County, NC in 1810. He was the son of Robert Templeton an early settler of Shelby County, Illinois near Ash Grove. John's son Greenberry Templeton had two daughters, Julia Aletha and Laura Annettie Templeton which married Frank and Judd Hamilton respectively. Frank and Judd were sons of Supplina and Sarah Jane Hamilton.
Glen · 5/23/2006
John P. Templeton was the son of Robert Templeton and the grandfather of Laura Annettie and Julia Aletha Templeton. Laura Annettie 'Nettie' married Judd Hamilton and her sister Julia Aletha 'Letha' married Judd's brother Frank Hamilton.
Glen · 5/20/2006
In the Seattle Central Library I found this article in the Illinois State Genealogical Quarterly V. XIII, No. 2, Summer 1981 p. 61 that is a transcription of the store customer records from the Gordon and Thornton Company in Shelbyville, Illinois between 1835 and 1836. It lists goods, prices and information about the store along with customer accounts. Robert Templeton and his son John are listed as customers. It was John's son, Greenberry Templeton who married Nancy Jane McCarty and emigrated to Oregon. Two of Greenberry and Nancy's daughters married sons of Supplina and Jane Hamilton, Judd and Frank. It's amazing to think how our decendants in future generations will understand how we lived by reviewing the records of what we bought on credit and debit cards and with checks. Note: There is a John Hamilton also listed as a customer, but he is likely not a relative.
5/5/2006
- 245)Supplina Hamilton Letter on Crossing the Oregon Trail in 1851, Published in the Powell Family History 1922open the pdf
This PDF document contains pages from the book, Powell History, written by James Madison Powell and published in 1922. JM Powell was medical doctor living in Spokane, WA and a direct decendant of John A. Powel the friend of Supplina Hamilton and Captain of the Powel wagon train of 1851. JM Powell wrote to Supplina Hamilton in late 1899 asking him to pen an account of the trip for his family history. Supplina obliged and in January of 1900 wrote a long and detailed letter to JM Powell telling of his memory of the trip West, as he 'saw the elephant' as a young man. We are indebted to the Powell family for asking Grandpa Supplina to write it and then publishing this wonderful letter.
Glen · 5/4/2006
Alexander Sumpter was the father of Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton. It would appear the reporter made an error in this obiturary. First, Alexander and Nancy were married in 1834 not around 1851-52 as is implied in this account. When Alexander and Nancy crossed the Oregon trail in 1853 they had eight daughers (including Jane) and Nancy was pregnant with their first son, Alexander Sumpter, Jr.
Glen · 4/23/2006
James M. Hamilton was a son of John and Altha Hamilton and the twin brother of William McCord Hamilton. This document shows a copy of his Civil War photo as a Union soldier. It also shows the tribute published in the Mason City News by his Mason City IOOF lodge members. The text of the tributes confirms (by implication) that James left no wife or children. I assume that the brother they refer to is James' twin William McCord Hamilton. James M Hamilton served with distinction in the Civil War. This photo showing him in uniform must have been taken soon after induction as it shows James in his sergeant's chevrons. James was chosen as 5th Sergeant when Company C, 85 Illinios Infantry was formed in Mason City. James rose to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. He was captured during the battle of Peach Tree Creek, Georgia on July 19, 1864.
4/23/2006
Alexander Sumpter was the father of Sarah Jane 'Jane' Hamilton the wife of Supplina Hamilton. Alexander and wife Nancy had 13 children and over 270 decendants when he passed at away near Albany, Oregon at age 93.
Glen · 4/23/2006
This PDF file has the family history record from the bible of Supplina and Sarah Jane 'Jane' (Sumpter) Hamilton. This record shows that though the Hamilton's were living in Linn, County Oregon in the 1860 Census and Marion, Co Oregon in the 1870 Census that they were in Umatilla, County Oregon during much of the 1860's. Supplina Hamilton is remembered as being appointed the first county Commissioner of Umatilla County in 1863.
Glen · 4/22/2006
This PDF file preserves copies provide by Joyce Hamilton of Supplina Hamilton's obituaries and his letter of ordination by Christian Church Elders in 1867. This document proves that though Supplina's family was in Oregon in the 1860 and 1870 US Census that he was active in the ministry in the 1860's in the Washington Territory. Supplina helped found the Disciples of Christ Church in Dixie, Wa considered to the earliest church of that denomination in Washington.
Glen · 4/22/2006
This document contains exerpts from the book, "Combined History of Shelby and Moultrie Counties, Illinois", 1881 edition. The pages exerpted discuss the history and early settlers of the Ash Grove Township in Shelby County. Among the settlers are Robert Templeton. Robert emigrated from North Caroline to Shelby County in 1828 and his family were some of the first settlers in Four Mile Grove. Robert's Great Granddaughter's were Laura Annette and Julia Aletha Templeton (daughters of Greenberry Shields Templeton and Nancy Jane McCarty). Laura Annette was the wife of Judd Hamilton. Julia Aletha was the wife of Judd's brother, Frank Hamilton. Judd and Frank were sons of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton and finished their days in Washington State.
Glen · 4/18/2006
This PDF file contains copies of the actual case file documents archived by the WA Secretary of State concerning the foreclosure on property owned in Lewis County, WA by Supplina Judd. Along with filing and court docs there is a copy of the original mortgage document. There are the summons documents sent to the plaintiffs. There is the Order of Sale document. There is an affidavit from the sheriff of Lewis County testifying to the delivery of the Order of Sale to the abandoned premises. There is a document from the local paper of record with a clipping testifying that the summons were published. These documents imply that there is perhaps a probate document for Supplina Judd somewhere in the WA State Archives yet to be discovered. If Supplina Judd died in Washington, it would be great to discover where he is buried. His Judd family descendants have lost the memory of the place of his death and burial.
4/2/2006
From Supplina Judd's letter to Supplina Hamilton in 1874 we learned that Supplina Judd had owned land near the 'Puget Sound' that he had bought from a neighbor in Illinois and was unsuccessfully trying to sell. We don't know if this foreclosure suit in Thurston County, WA in 1879 is regarding that piece of property or of this is another land investment. Anyway, Supplina is listed as a defendant along with his son, Charles and two other couples, the Eastman's and the Proaps. An interesting comment on the suit is this: "Mary and Sheppard Proaps are heirs-in-law of Supplina Judd."
3/26/2006
This record shows that Amasa was sued again in 1883 over the collection of a promissory note. This time the plantiff was a William H Upton. The case as again in Walla Walla County. Amasa was the father of Charles Galloway and the grandfather of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/26/2006
This records appears to show that Amasa Galloway was sued by Hawley, Dodd and Company for collection on a promissory note, in 1881. Amasa was the father of Charles Galloway and the grandfather of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/26/2006
From this record it appears that Amasa Galloway sued A.B. Robley for personal property damages in Walla Walla County. Amasa was the father of Charles Galloway and the grandfather of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/26/2006
- 257)Supplina Judd: 1870 US Census - Palmer, Bear Creek Township, Christian County Illinoisopen the image
Supplina Judd was the brother of Altha (Judd) Hamilton. Altha was the wife of Supplina Hamilton. 16 year old Mary Judd is in this census record is Supplina's daughter. She would married a man named Shepard Proasp and finish her days in Colorado.
Glen · 3/22/2006
- 258)Letter from John P. Hamilton to Duron Hamilton from Santiago Chile, Jan. 4, 1894 - page 1open the pdf
Page 1 of an amazing letter written by John P. Hamilton on January 4, 1894 from Santiago, Chile. The letter is thought to have been written to his nephew, Duron Hamilton, who was living near Waitsburg, WA. John was three years older than his brother Supplina Hamilton. Duron was Supplina Hamilton's oldest son. We don't know for sure why John was living in Santiago, Chile or how long he had been there. Apparently he had no proof of citizenship and was in desperate conditions. He wanted his brother Supplina or his Uncle Supplina Judd (then deceased) to provide an affidavit that he could use to prove his U.S. citizenship so he could obtain a military pension. It also appears that he attempted to write to Supplina Judd the previous November, in 1893. The envelope of that letter is preserved on his copy of page 1. That letter was never delivered, as Supplina Judd was deceased, but in the small community of Waitsburg it apparently found itself in the possession of the Hamilton family.
Glen · 3/22/2006
- 259)Letter from John P. Hamilton to Duron Hamilton from Santiago Chile, Jan. 4, 1894 - page 2open the pdf
Page 2 of the letter written from John P. Hamilton to Duron Hamilton from Santiago, Chile on January 4, 1894.
Glen · 3/22/2006
This is a transcription of the affidavit provided by Supplina Judd vouching for the citizenship of his nephew, John P. Hamilton. Actually now that I read it closely... it appears to be an example affidavit provided by John and enclosed in the envelope with the other pages. It's not likely that the affidavit was returned as we believe Supplina Judd was dead by this time. We believe that the letter and sample affidavit wound up in the possession of Duron Hamilton, John P. Hamilton's nephew who was living near Waitsburg, Wa. Since Duron was receiving letters from John in the same period, the small town postman may have helped to make the connection between the two families. It's interesting that John notes his birth date and place and his mother's name, Althah Judd Hamilton, and Supplina Judd's relation to Altha(h) as her brother. This transcription was likely done by the late, Joyce (Stover) Hamilton. In making photo copies of these documents Joyce included the envelope it came in along with a letter from John P. Hamilton to Duron Hamilton in Waitsburg in January of 1894. Joyce's husband, Gordon Hamilton, is a grandson of Duron Hamilton.
Glen · 3/22/2006
Letter from Supplina Judd to his nephew Supplina Hamilton written from Palmer, Christian County, Illinois on Jan. 27, 1874 detailing his journey to Oregon and back, his land related issues near the Puget Sound and his desire to return again to Washington Territory in the spring with his other nephew, William M. Hamilton.
3/22/2006
Page 2 of the January 1874 letter from Supplina Judd to his nephew Supplina Hamilton.
3/22/2006
- 263)Transcription of Letter from Supplina Judd to Supplina Hamilton, Jan. 27, 1874 page - 1open the pdf
3/22/2006
- 264)Transcription of a Letter from Supplina Judd to Supplina Hamilton, Jan. 27, 1874 - page 2open the pdf
3/22/2006
- 265)Transcription of a Letter from Supplina Judd to Supplina Hamilton, Jan. 27, 1874 - page 3open the pdf
Glen · 3/22/2006
- 266)Transcription of a Letter from Supplina Judd to Supplina Hamilton, Jan. 27, 1874 - page 4open the pdf
Glen · 3/22/2006
Mary (Jones) Hamilton was the daughter of John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/15/2006
Supplina Judd was the brother of Altha (Judd) Hamilton, the son of Supplina Judd, Sr. and the uncle of Supplina Hamilton.
3/15/2006
Judd Hamilton was the son of Supplina Hamilton.
3/12/2006
3/12/2006
Ida (Cole) Hamilton was a daughter of Supplina Hamilton and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
3/12/2006
James Edward Hamilton was the son of William McCord Hamilton and Rosa Porter.
3/12/2006
Glenn Frank Hamilton was the son of Frank Hamilton (the husband of Julia Aletha Templeton) who was the son of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
Glen · 3/12/2006
- 274)Elling Lee (Household of Havler & Ingeborg Lee) - 1880 US Census: Lisbon, Yellow Medicine County Minnesotaopen the image
Elling Lee is thought to have been the grandfather of Burton Odell Lee. Burton O. Lee married Arlene Hamilton the daughter of Maurice and Elsie (Galloway) Lee. Ellings' parents were Havlor and Ingelborg. Ingelborg's maiden name is thought by some to have been Lie.
2/12/2006
- 275)Harry Odell Lee (Elling Lee Household) - 1900 US Census: Pembina, Walhalla County North Dakotaopen the image
Harry Odell Lee is a 3 year old child in the home of his parents, Elling and Mary Lee in Pembina, ND. Harry would be the father of Burton Odell Lee who married Arlene Hamilton, the daugther of Maurice and Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton
2/12/2006
Harry Odell Lee was the father of Burton Odell Lee. Harry's son Burton was the husband of Arlene Hamilton (the daughter of Maurice and Elsie Hamilton). Harry is enumerated here in the 1920 US Census in Omak, Okanogan County, WA. Harry's age is 23 and listed as a 'lodger' in the residence of Charles Johnson. His occupation was a 'farmer' working on a 'fruit farm.'
2/12/2006
Harry Odell Lee and Gladys E. (Ferguson) Lee in the 1930 US Census in Omak, Okanogan County, WA. Their son, Burton Odell Lee (age 2) is listed. Burton Lee would marry Arlene Hamilton. Arlene is the daughter of Maurice and Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
2/12/2006
- 278)Trails and Tales of The Early-Day Settlers Of North-Eastern Okanagon County Washingtonopen the pdf
One of the more amazing finds related to our family history contained in the Seattle Central Library is the book: "Trails and Tales of The Early-Day Settlers Of North-Eastern Okanagon County Washington." This book faithfully records the history of the families who pioneered Okanogan County including those in Wauconda and up Toroda Creek. This PDF document contains selected pages of that large work. I've highlighted interesting passages in yellow. There is an incredible hand drawn map from 1901 that shows where the Galloway homestead was located just south of 'old' Toroda. There is a remembrance of the Toroda school house which was initially a log cabin and then the first frame house version was built on the Bill Galloway place. William "Bill" Galloway was a son of Amasa and Elizabeth Galloway and a brother of Charles Galloway the father of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton. There is also a section remembering Amasa Galloway ('A. Galloway') and his family including his granddaughter (my grandmother) Elsie. There is a mention of the Stilley family, specifically Jim Stilley. Jim was the oldest son of Jeremiah and Mariah Stilley who were very close friends of James and Mary A (Spaulding) Ramsay and who lived next to the Ramsay's in Pierce County near Puyallap, WA and who emigrated with them by wagon to homestead near Wauconda. Also mentioned on the early road cutting crews were George and John Ramsay. George and John were brothers and sons of James and Mary Ramsay. Mentioned as a worker and patron of the road building effort was Arthur Lund of Tonasket. Arthur Lund was a friend of the Ramsays. James and Mary were (according to their granddaughter, Elsie) large depositors in Arthur Lunds' bank in Tonasket (in later years) and Mr. Lund took a great interest in their great-grand child Darrel Hamilton in assisting with his medical care and became a patron of the Maurice and Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton family when they lived in Tonasket in later years. There is also a discussion of the formation of Wauconda Cemetary. Relatives buried in the cemetary include James Ramsay, Effie Galloway (baby sister of Elsie Hamilton and daughter of Lilly Ramsay) and Charles Spaulding. Charles Spaulding is thought have been a brother or nephew of Mary (Spaulding) Ramsay. I also included the section on the Wills family. The Wills family bought the Bill Galloway place and the kids remember their growing up years on the 'Galloway place.' I love their comment: <strong><i>"Wayne and I spent many hours trying to solve the story behind the shotgun holes in the front door, floor and ceiling of the Galloway house."</i></strong> The PDF document is 11.5 mb in size.
2/5/2006
This PDF file has a few selected pages from the book, Washington-North Idaho Disciples. This book chronicles the history of the Disciples of Christ or Christian Church movement in Washington and North Idaho. S. Hamilton (Supplina Hamilton) is remembered on those pages associated with the church in Dixie and Waitsburg, Washington. He is also noted on the list of early Washington evangelists.
2/3/2006
Mary was born in New York in 1827. Her parents were John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton. Mary married James M Jones on September 10, 1846 in Menard County, Illinois. She is believe to have died by 1869.
2/1/2006
James M. Hamilton was a son of John and Altha Judd. He was born in 1834 in Morgan County, Illinois along with his twin brother, William. He was orphaned sometime before 1840. Here in 1850 he is a listed as a 16 year old 'farmer' enumerated along with the household of the older couple, E.W (age 72) and Catherine (age 60) Redding. James enlisted in the 85th Illinois Infantry (Company C) from Mason City on August 27, 1862. He was captured in the battle of Peach Tree creek, Georgia and eventually returned to Mason City where he died in 1869.
2/1/2006
James M. Hamilton was a son of John and Altha Judd. He was born in 1834 in Morgan County, Illinois along with his twin brother, William. He was orphaned sometime before 1840. James was an unmarried farmer when he enlisted in the 85th Illinois Infantry (Company C) from Mason City on August 27, 1862. He was captured in the battle of Peach Tree creek, Georgia and eventually returned to Mason City where he died in 1869. Here in 1860 he is a listed as a farmer enumerated along with the household of Peter W. Bowen.
2/1/2006
William McCord Hamilton, just married in his 40's to Rosa (Rosy) L Porter (in her 20's) listed in Edna Township, Cass County, Iowa in the 1880 US Census. William and Rosa were married on April 20, 1879 and they had a 3 month old infant daughter, Mary, at the time of the census (June 10, 1880). They were living in the household (the farm) of Rosa's widowed father, Edward Porter. It's important to note that the enumerator lists both of Williams's parents as having been born in Massachusetts.
1/29/2006
- 284)William McCord Hamilton Family - 1900 US Census - Edna Township, Cass County, Iowaopen the image
This 1900 US Census records the William McCord Hamilton family (wife Rosa L Porter) in Edna Township in Cass County, Iowa. Willam was the twin brother of James Hamilton and the younger brother of Supplina Hamilton, all born in Illinois. It's noteworthy that in this census the enumerator recorded William's parents as having been both born in New York. In the census the same year in Washington State, William's older (two years) brother Supplina had recorded that their father was born in Connecticut and their mother in Massachusetts. The boys were all orphaned young in Illinois, their parents having emigrated from New York state (where they were married) to Illinois.
1/29/2006
- 285)James E Hamilton, mother Rosa and siblings - 1910 US Census - Diamond, Whitman County, Washintonopen the image
James E Hamilton was the head of the household. His father, William McCord Hamilton had died in 1903. His mother Rosa L (Porter) Hamilton was 49 years old and living with James and the younger children. The other children at home were: William A, Albert R, Viola and Alice A and Alice's husband Howard Pewitheres (spelling?).
1/29/2006
- 286)James E and Mernie Hamilton Family - 1920 US Census - Espanola, Spokane County, Washingtonopen the image
James E "Jim" Hamilton and Mernie Hamilton lived with their son Edward near Espanola in 1920. Jim was the son of William McCord and Rosa L (Porter) Hamilton. William was the younger brother of Supplina Hamilton.
1/29/2006
- 287)James E and Mernie Hamilton Family - 1930 US Census - Diamond, Whitman County, Washintonopen the image
James "Jim" and Mernie Hamilton lived on the farm near Diamond in 1930 where their grandson Clarence and great-(great) grandchildren still live today. Jim was the son of William McCord and Rosa L (Porter) Hamilton. William was a brother of Supplina Hamilton.
1/29/2006
This is a scan of the index of William McCord Hamilton's civil war pension records. It records William as having been in Company C 85th Illinois Infantry. William was wounded and discharged. He held the rank of 1st Sergeant. It appears to record that he filed for pension benefits for a disability ('invalid' classification) in 1880. William was married in April of 1879. The index also records the claim number of his widow, Rosa L. Hamilton for survivor benefits on August 10, 1903. William was a younger brother of Supplina Hamilton. William had a twin brother, James who also served in Company C.
1/26/2006
- 289)S. Hamilton: 'Respectable citizen' takes on the 'Roughs' and corrupt 'sore-heads' of frontier politics who use his good name.open the pdf
This is a very interesting column in the May 31, 1867 Walla Walla Stateman, page 2 column 1. The citizens are trying to clean up their frontier county of corruption and rid them of the 'roughs' that are extorting taxes for 'county government'. S. Hamilton (thought to be Supplina Hamilton) issues a statement refuting the 'sore-heads' attempt to leverage his good name as one who supports them. Could this slander have hurt S. Hamilton in the upcoming election for County Commissioner? Very likely. This is a 4mb PDF file. Besure to enlarge the file after opening.
1/24/2006
- 290)S Hamilton: Listed on the Union Ticket for Walla Walla County Commissioner. May 17, 1867.open the pdf
S. Hamilton listed as candidate for Walla Walla County Commissioner for the Union Party on page 3 column 1 of the May 17, 1867 Walla Walla Statesman. 4mb PDF file. Enlarge the image after you load it.
1/24/2006
- 291)S. Hamilton: Nominated by acclamation to run for Walla Walla County Commissioner on the Union Ticket. May 11, 1867.open the pdf
S. Hamilton nominated by acclamation for a run at Walla Walla County Commissioner on the Union Ticket at the Union (Republican) convention in Walla Walla on May 11, 1867. This is a 4mb PDF file. This is a page from the May 17, 1867 Walla Walla Statesman. The convention minutes are on page 2 column 3.
1/24/2006
- 292)S. Hamilton: Lost on the Union Party Ticket for Walla Walla County Commissioner, June 1867.open the pdf
The Walla Walla County Election Results June 1867. Page 3 of the Walla Walla Statesman, Column 2. The Union/Republican ticket carried the majority on the County Commission with S.M. Wait and A. H. Reynolds winning seats. S. Hamilton (thought to be Supplina Hamilton) did not win. He is next found as a blacksmith in Aumsville, Oregon in 1870 before later returning to Washington for good by at least the mid-1870's.
1/24/2006
Here's more interesting information on 'S. Hamilton.' I believe (it's an assertion at this point) this is a reference to Supplina Hamilton. S. Hamilton is a candidate on the Union Party Ticket (later to merge with the Republican Party) for Walla Walla County Commissioner in 1867. There were three open commissioner seats. The Union Party fielded their strongest candidates hoping to sweep the positions. S. Hamilton was running on the Union Ticket with S.M. Wait the founder of Waitsburg, WA and Supplina's future neighbor near Waitsburg. We know from US Census Records that Supplina's family lived near Lebanon, Linn County Oregon in 1860 (as a farmer) and near Aumsville in Marion County Oregon in 1870 (as a blacksmith). According to 1880 and 1900 US Census records their daugher Pyrene was born in Washington Territory in 1867. So, we know that Supplina and Jane were in Washington during the ten years between 1860 and 1870. We know from Disciples of Christ Records (to be published on the site shortly) that Supplina was associated with the church in Dixie, WA as early as 1867. It's not as unusual as it may seem that there would be migration too and from the Willamette and Walla Walla valleys. Walla Walla was most developed area in Washington Territory in this era. Seattle was still small and Spokane had yet to be founded. Early maps of the territories make this relationship clear. There was 'express' mail and coach service between Walla Walla and the Willamette Valley. This 4 megabyte PDF file is page 3 from the Walla Walla Statesman on May 31, 1867 (be sure to enlarge it once the PDF opens). S. Hamilton is mentioned on the Union Ticket near the top of column 1. S. Hamilton ultimately lost the election of 1867 (though S.M. Wait won a seat) and likely returned to Oregon for a time.
1/24/2006
Wilber Ross 'Ross' Hamilton was the oldest child of Judd and Annettie (Templeton) Hamilton. Judd was the son of Supplina and Sarah Jane 'Jane' (Sumpter) Hamilton. Land patents document the transfer of land ownership from the federal government to individuals.
1/18/2006
This is the homestead grant document to Ward Hamilton dated May 1929. The exact location of the homestead is on the document. I believe it was near Nespelem, Washington or up the San Poil River. Ward was a son of Judd Hamilton who was the son of Supplina Hamilton and Sarah Jane "Jane" (Sumpter) Hamilton. Land patents document the transfer of land ownership from the federal government to individuals.
1/18/2006
- 296)Supplina Hamilton: Historic sketches of Walla Walla, Whitman, Columbia and Garfield Counties, Washington Territory and Umatilla County, Oregon. 1882open the pdf
This encyclopedic early history of Walla Walla, Whitman, Columbia and Garfield Counties in Washington Territory and Umatilla County was published in 1882. Supplina Hamilton was living near Waitsburg, WT with his family in the 1880 Census. This roughly contemporary account mentions Supplina 'Elder Hamilton' and his role in the Christian Church at Waitsburg. S. Hamilton (thought to be Supplina) is also referenced as one of the first (first one two appointed) county commissioners of Umatilla County, Oregon. This document just has a few selected pages relating to Waitsburg, Supplina and the founding of Umatilla, County.
1/13/2006
Supplina Hamilton - Detail of Oregon Territory Donation Land Claim Record. This is from a 1953 transcription. This was the first transription of the record published beyond the National Archives. It was published on the 100th Anniversary of the end of the Oregon Donation Land Claim Program. This PDF file has a cover web page that gives the citation, the title page and the page recording Supplina Hamilton's claim.
1/13/2006
This is a large file (3.5mb) PDF file but very interesting. I've taken pages that help illustrate what life was like for our family in Illinois (Mason and Menard Counties) in the 1830's to 1850's. There are rich descriptions of the country, way of live and anecdotes of all sorts. Menard and Mason counties were originally parts of Sangamon County with the Sangamon River running through the area. Salt Creek Township, Havana and Sugar Grove are all areas that were familiar to the Hamilton's and the Judd's. Supplina Hamilton left for Oregon from Sugar Grove in Menard County in 1851 in the company of the Powel brother's (John, Alfred and Noah). The leader of the train was John Alkrie Powel. They passed through Havana as they exited. John Alkrie (J.A.) Powel was named for John Alkrie a local and noted Christian Church minister and family friend. John Alkrie Powel was also a minister and had a great influence on Supplina Hamilton. John Alkrie Powel married Supplina and Sarah Jane Sumpter in Linn County, Oregon in 1858. Many familiar families and names are mentioned in these pages. The history of the Alkrie family among them. The book also contains a history of the pride of Mason County the 85th Infantry that mustered and marched off to the Civil War in August of 1862. The 85th served in the Atlanta campaign under General Sherman and disbanded and returned to Illinois in June of 1865. Supplina Hamilton's younger twin brothers, James and William McCord Hamilton are mentioned by name and rank. James is mentioned three times as he was promoted to Sergeant then Second and then First Lieutenant. William McCord Hamilton held the rank of First Sergeant. William was wounded in the summer of 1863 and James was captured during the fierce battles of Peach Tree Creek, Georgia (near Atlanta) on July 18 & 19, 1864. Both of the twins survived the war. Here's an interesting thing: On the bottom of page 231 and top of page 232 there is a discussion of the founding of the Presbyterian Synod at Sugar Creek. One of the founding Elders (or 'presbyters') was John Hamilton. One of the licentiates present was William McCord. The author puts the date at 1828. This would be too early for our John Hamilton as he didn't arrive until least 1830/1 (as he was in New York at the 1830 Census). Anyway, it is possible that the author doesn't have his dates exactly right. It appears that author may be off significantly on other dates. For instance on page 538 the author mentioned that John Powel's home was rebuilt by a new owner in 1840 as he had, 'Moved to Oregon.' 1840 would have been an early date for him to have crossed the Oregon Trail. We know that John A. Powel lead his train to Oregon in 1851. I'm doing more research on this to see if he's refering to J.A. Powel's dad (not likely). Anyway, let's go back to the mention of elder John Hamilton. <strong>It's interesting that John Hamilton is mentioned with his fellow presbyter, William McCord</strong>. Supplina's father John Hamilton named one of his twin boys, born in 1834, William McCord Hamilton. There is no other known 'McCord' relationship in the Hamilton family. The Irish name, McCord, is always a surname not a given name. The fact that he was named William McCord Hamilton strongly suggests that he was named after someone with the last name of McCord.
1/11/2006
This PDF document contains selected pages from a very interesting work. It's the Centennial History of Mason County Illinois published on the U.S. Centennial in 1876. It speaks of the founding and early days in Mason County, IL. John and Altha Hamilton along with Suplina Judd (Altha's brother) and perhaps other extended family are believed to have emigrated from New York to Mason County in about 1831. They were all living near each other in the 1830 Census in Amity, Allegheny County, NY. Supplina Hamilton (named for his Judd Grandfather and Uncle) was born in Illinois in 1832. It is believed that John and Altha were both dead by around 1839 leaving the children of John and Altha as orphans. In the 1840 Census there are extra older children in the Suplina Judd household in Mason County. Children that are too old to be his kids. It may be that 8 year old Supplina Hamilton may have been living with his uncle Suplina Judd in Mason County at this time. These pages tell us of the early day life in Salt Creek Township and in near by Havana, Illinois. <strong>They even speak of Suplina Judd who was known as 'Squire' Judd</strong> (squire is short for esquire... often used to refer to a lawyer). This would have been Supplina Hamilton's uncle. It sounds like 'Squire' Judd was a character and remembered in the community. S. Judd is also mentioned as being on the voting rolls in 1848. Other neighbors mentioned are John McCarty (Jane McCarty married Greenberry Templeton and was the mother of Supplina Hamilton's daugher-in-law's Laura Annettie and Julia Aletha Templeton) and N. Powel. Supplina Hamilton came west across the Oregon Trail in 1851 with the Powel train. In Supplina's letter to J.M. Powel in 1899 remembering the journey, Supplina said that he came with 'Uncle Noah' Powel. Supplina and the younger men were the teamsters.
1/11/2006
Joyce (Stover) Hamilton's inquiry about John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton published in 'The Connector' the journal of the Hamilton National Geneaological Society, October 1981.
1/11/2006
- 301)Charles 'Charlie' Galloway - WWI Draft Registration Card. Father of Elsie (Galloway) Hamiltonopen the image
Charles "Charlie" Amasa Galloway was 36 in 1918 and living in Wilbur, Washington. He may have had his second wife Grace with him and his daughter by his first wife, Elsie (Hamilton) Galloway. He lists Grace as his 'nearest relative.' He lists his occupation as 'Laborer' though he was then unemployeed. The Galloways, Charle and Grace and including Elsie Luetta and Charles' mother, Elizabeth, would be living in Spokane by the 1920 Census.
1/9/2006
Daniel Robert Hamilton was the youngest son of Maurice and Elsie Hamiton.
1/9/2006
Maurice was the husband of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton and the son of Judd and Annettie Hamilton.
1/9/2006
Laura Annettie (Templeton) Hamilton Obituary. Grandma 'Nettie' was the wife of Judd Hamilton who was the son of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
1/9/2006
Judd is the son of Maurice L and Elsie L Hamilton.
1/9/2006
Supplina Ward "Ward" Hamilton was the son of Judd and (Laura) Annettie (Templeton) Hamilton.
1/9/2006
Mary Adelaine (Spaulding) Ramsay was the wife of James Ramsay (deceased at this time). She was living in Tonasket, WA in 1910. She had lived in Wauconda and her sons were farming there. She was the mother of Lilly (Ramsay) Fee who was the mother of Elsie (Hamilton) Galloway.
1/4/2006
- 308)Ramsay Brothers, George, John and Donald. Elsie (Hamilton) Galloway's uncles - 1910 US Census Wauconda Precinct, Okanogan County, WAopen the image
In 1910 seven year old Elsie Galloway was living in Wauconda with her Galloway Grandparents, Amasa and Elizabeth. Her mother was remarried and living in Grande Prarie, Alberta and her father, Charles, was remarried and living with his wife in Republic, WA. In the tiny town / precinct of Wauconda were the Ramsay men, the sons of James and Mary A. (Spaulding) Ramsay who were farming. They are listed without their families... who may have been living in Tonasket or in near by areas at the time.
1/3/2006
- 309)Elsie Luetta Galloway living with her grandparents - 1910 US Census Wauconda Precinct, Okanogan County, WAopen the image
Elsie's father and step mother, Charles and Grace Galloway were living in Republic in 1910. Charles was working in his mining claims. Elsie's mother, Lilly (Ramsay) Fee had moved with her Canadian husband way north to Grande Prairie, Alberta. Seven year old Elsie is in Wauconda, WA in the care of her grandparents, Amasa and Elizabeth J. Galloway. Elsie also had three Ramsay uncles farming the Ramsay homestead near Wauconda in 1910. They were George, John and Donald Ramsay all in their 30's. Elsie's grandmother, Mary A. (Spaulding) Ramsay was living in Tonasket, WA (relatively nearby) in the 1910 Census.
1/2/2006
Charles 'Charlie' Galloway was the father of Elsie Luetta (Hamilton) Galloway. Grace was Elsie's step mother. Elsie's biological mother was Lilly Ramsay who latter married a man from British Columbia with the last name of Fee.
1/2/2006
- 311)Elsie L. Galloway (Hamilton) as an unmarried daughter of Charles Galloway - 1920 US Census Spokane, WAopen the image
Elsie Galloway (soon to be married to Maurice L. Hamilton the son of Judd Hamilton and grandson of Supplina Hamilton) is listed with her father and step-mother in the 1920 Census in Spokane, WA. Elsie's father lists his profession as 'Miner.' They lived on 2nd Ave (thought to be East) in Spokane. Elsie's future husband, Maurice, was helping his mother Annettie at home in Nespelem, WA at this time. It is thought that Charlie Galloway had recently moved this family to Spokane from Nespelem. When Maurice and Elsie married they went to the Courthouse in Omak, WA Okanagon County.
12/31/2005
- 312)Samuel S. and Pirena (Hamilton) Gilbert Family - 1930 US Census Albany City, Linn County, Oregonopen the image
Samuel and Pirena are now no longer in the retail business. At 59 Samuel lists his profession as a residential carpenter. They live in by far one of the most expensive homes in the neighborhood. Pirena was the daughter of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
12/31/2005
- 313)Effie (Hamilton) Darland [widow of Walter W. Gilbert] - 1930 US Census - Nez Perce County, Lenore, Idahoopen the image
Effie Hamilton, the daughter of Supplina and Jane (Sumpter) widow of Walter W. Gilbert, is now the wife of James W. Darland as of the 1930 Census. Effie had been a widow for a few years. As of 1930 she is 54 and her husband, James is 72. They have no one else in their household in Lenore.
12/31/2005
- 314)Samuel S. and Pirena (Hamilton) Gilbert Family - 1920 US Census Albany City, Linn County, Oregonopen the image
Samuel and Pirena (Hamilton) Gilbert are still in Albany in the 1930 Census. Samuel is still a 'Retail Merchant' with his store trade being 'General Mercandise.'
12/30/2005
- 315)Samuel S. and Pirena (Hamilton) Gilbert Family - 1910 US Census Albany City, Linn County, Oregonopen the image
Samuel S and Pirena "Rena" (Hamilton) Gilbert have left their Nez Perce, Idaho homestead and the company of their siblings, Walter W and Effie (Hamilton) Gilbert. Samuel and Pirena are living near Gilbert's extended family on 4th st. in Albany City, Oregon. Samuel lists his profession as, "Retail Merchant" and industry as "Groceries." His (brother?) Peter's family (also listed on the same page) appears to have handled the hard goods. Peter lists his profession as, "Retail Merchant" and his industry as, "House Farm ..??"
12/30/2005
- 316)Effie (Hamilton) Gilbert Family - 1920 US Census Nez Perce County, Lenore Precinct , Idahoopen the image
Effie is shown here as a widow of Walter W. Gilbert in 1920. The children still with her at home appear to be: Eldorado, 23; Leslie 17 and Mabel, 13. Effie was the daughter of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
12/30/2005
- 317)Glenn F & Retha Hamilton's Neighbors: Hiram W. and Emily M. Judd Family - 1920 US Census Ewan Precinct, Whitman County WA - Page 2open the image
The Hiram Judd family is living four households away from the young couple, Glenn F and Retha Hamilton, in Whitman County, WA in the 1920 US Census. This Judd family has no known relation to the Hamiltons. Yet, because of the fact that both the first and last names (Hiram Judd) are established Judd family names and that both of Hiram's parents were born in New York (though he was born in Wisconsin) leads me to suspect they may have been distant cousins. Supplina Judd, Sr.'s had at least one son that remained in NY state (Heman Judd). Could it be that this Hiram Judd is one of Heman's decendants? It's possible that Hiram could have been a son of Suplina 'Squire' Judd, Jr. (who came to Illinois with the Hamilton's from New York). Only further research will reveal it. If anyone, has evidence or opinions... please let me know!
12/30/2005
- 318)Glenn F & Retha (Hamilton) Family - 1920 US Census Ewan Precinct, Whitman County, WA - Page 1open the image
Glenn F Hamilton and wife Retha in the 1920 Census. They are a young married couple in Whitman County, Washington with their firstborn child Hugh at nine months old. Glenn was the son of Frank Hamilton the grandson of Supplina Hamilton. <em><strong>Now here is something interesting:</strong> </em> Neighbors to Glenn and Retha (four households aways and listed on the next census ledger page) is the Hiram W. and Emily M. Judd Family. The Judds are older and their oldest son Walter is Glenn and Retha's age. The Judds also have a son named Glenn. Hiram (and Heman) are old Judd family names. Supplina Hamilton had an uncle Heman Judd (and we believe an Hiram also). Supplina also had a Heman and a Hiram as older brothers. Anyway, does anyone know if this Judd family (the only one in Whitman county in 1920) is related? I'll post the next page of the census ledger for all to see.
12/30/2005
- 319)Walter W and Effie (Hamilton) Gilbert Family - 1910 US Census Nez Perce County, Big Eddy Precinct , Idahoopen the image
Walter and Effie on the farm in 1910. Effie is the daughter of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton. <em><strong>It's interesting to note three things about this record:</em></strong> 1) Walter's brother Frank is still living with them as in the 1900 Census and listed as a 'Farm Hand', 2) they live next to George W. Sumpter (age 50) and family. This is George <em>Washington</em> Sumpter the youngest child of Alexander and Nancy (Prather) Sumpter, the parents of Effie's Mom (Sarah Jane Sumpter). Effie's Uncle George was named after the original George Washington Sumpter who was carried as an infant by his mother to meet his father who was a soldier in George Washington's Continental Army, and serving under General Washington. The third and last point of interest is that Effie's sister Pirena and her husband Samuel S. Gilbert (Walter's brother) have left their homestead in Nez Perce, County Idaho. Samuel and Pirena are found in the 1910 census living on 4th st. in Albany Oregon and they have a grocery store. They moved close to their Gilbert extended family in Albany. Effie no longer has her sister close by in Idaho.
12/30/2005
- 320)Walter W and Effie (Hamilton) Gilbert Family - 1900 US Census Nez Perce County, Big Eddy Precinct , Idahoopen the image
Effie was the daughter of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton. She would later be married to James Darland.
12/30/2005
- 321)Samuel S. and Pirena (Hamilton) Gilbert Family - 1900 US Census Nez Perce County, Idahoopen the image
Pirena "Rena" Gilbert was a daughter of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton. She and her sister, Effie married the Gilbert brothers, Samuel S. and Walter W. Gilbert.
12/30/2005
Heman and Jennie (Fountain) Hamilton's family in Endicott, WA in 1910. Heman was the second child of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
12/30/2005
- 323)Supplina, Frank and Heman Hamilton Families: 1900 US Census (page 2). Sutton Precinct, Whitman, CO. WAopen the image
This is the second page of the Supplina Hamilton families in the Sutton Precinct of Whitman County WA in the 1900 Census. At the top of this page is the remaining Frank Hamilton children and the Heman Hamilton household. Heman and Frank were sons of Supplina and Jane. Heman's wife Jennie's brother, Daris W. Fountain is in Heman's household along with a partner, Henry Goble
12/30/2005
- 324)Records of Samuel and Walter Gilbert - mid 1890's - Juliaetta, Latah County, Idahoopen the spreadsheet
Samuel and Walter Gilbert were in their early 20's when they married Pirena and Effie Hamilton in 1894 and 1895 respectively. Samuel and Walter lived in Juliaetta, Idaho and were proving up homesteads they had claimed in 1893. Pirena and Effie were the daughters of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton.
12/27/2005
Greenberry (sometimes 'Greenbury') S. Templeton was the father of Laura Annette(ie) 'Nettie' (Hamilton) Templeton and Julia Aletha (Hamilton) Templeton. Nettie married Judd Hamilton and Aletha married Judd's brother Frank.
12/24/2005
It's so little wonder why Supplina Hamilton used his name in print as little as possible. First off, it was a feminine sounding name. Though rare, when Supplina is recorded in the census it is generally a woman's name. Second, ... no one could spell it right. His name is continually misspelled in census records. The 1880 Census is a classic example. It took me a long time to find the full record because his name was spelled Sufflina. Here in this index card version of the census record it's misspelled twice on the same document. First as Surflina(s?) and second as Sufflina! Supplina's tombstone just reads, S. Hamilton. Later, when Jane died she made sure the world got his name straight when she put on her tombstone, 'Jane, Wife of Supplina Hamilton.'
12/24/2005
- 327)Roxie (Roxa?) Hamilton and Able (Abel?) Cross Marriage - 1836 - Morgan County, Illinoisopen the pdf
Roxie was the older sister of Supplina Hamilton. She married Able Cross in Morgan County, Illinois after the family emigrated from New York. Decendants of this couple remember the names as Roxa and Abel.
12/24/2005
This is a very large but interesting download. It is 9.5mb (so it will take awhile to open). It is a PDF file. This history work gives us a couple glimpses of Supplina Hamilton.
12/24/2005
Duron was the first child of Supplina and Sarah Jane (Sumpter) Hamilton. This marriage was near Waitsburg, WA. Duron and Laura are listed in Supplina's household in the 1880 Census.
12/23/2005
This is a fairly large 4mb PDF file. I created it as a Word doc having reviewed the state birth index for 1907-1919. I looked at several counties that have known relatives in them in this era. Many of the names in this document are decendants of Supplina and Jane Hamilton or of Supplina's brother William M. Hamilton. The source document contained many duplicate entries. The PDF document is full text searchable.
12/23/2005
This is the household of Lizzie Leonord (Lenord). She was a neighbor (a couple pages away in the Wallowa census records) of Greenberry and Hattie Templeton in 1900. This same Lizzie is listed as Greenberry's (now third) wife in the 1910 census and her youngest son James is listed as Greenberry's stepson. Later (in 1910) Lizzie's other son Cole (who is in her household in 1900) will be living nearby (a couple houses away from Greenberry and Lizzie) as an independent head of household.
12/12/2005
- 332)Greenberry and Lizzie Templeton Household: 1910 US Census - Wallowa, Wallowa County, Oregonopen the image
This is very interesting. In 1900 G. S. Templeton (Greenberry Shields) had a second wife Hattie and a late in life son, Jay and an adopted son, Edison. In the 1910 Census Greenberry has a new wife Lizzie Lenord (possibly Leonord). He has his son Jay and now a new stepson James Lenord. Greenberry Templeton [the father of Julia Aletha (Hamilton) Templeton and Laura Annettie (Hamilton) Templeton] died in Wallowa County on May 14, 1918.
12/12/2005
- 333)Greenberry and Jane Templeton Household (Page 2): 1880 US Census - Ashgrove, Shelby County, Illinoisopen the image
12/12/2005
- 334)Greenberry and Jane Templeton Household (Page 1): 1880 US Census - Ashgrove, Shelby County, Illinoisopen the image
12/12/2005
- 335)John Templeton Household (with Greenberry and Jane McCarty both listed): 1870 US Census Windsor, Shelby County, Illinoisopen the image
This must be an interesting love story. Nancy Jane "Jane" McCarty was living with John and Eliza Templeton <i><strong>as a domestic servant</strong></i> before she became their daughter-in-law...
12/12/2005
- 336)John Templeton Household (Merchant): 1860 US Census - Windsor, Shelby County, Illinoisopen the image
John tried his hand at store keeping... with a very impressive net worth! John was the son of Robert Templeton and the father of Greenberry Shields Templeton.
12/12/2005
- 337)Robert and John Templeton Households (with infant Greenberry): 1850 US Census Ashgrove, Shelby County, Illinoisopen the image
12/12/2005
- 338)Robert and John Templeton Households: 1840 US Census Ashgrove, Shelby County, Illinoisopen the image
12/12/2005
There is a story here. Robert emigrated to a homestead near Cochran Grove in Ashgrove Township, Shelby County, Illinois in 1828. Apparently his wife Anna died soon thereafter in 1829 and is one of the first burials among pioneers in the area. This 1830 Census shows Robert without his wife. Here is mention of the Robert Templeton household in Ashgrove, Shelby County in this era: <I>"Other pioneers in the neighborhood of Big Springs were Samuel Weatherspoon, Bazel Daniel, William Daniel, and B. Fancher, with their families, who settled there in 1826. In the fall of 1826 John Cochran, with his three sons-in-law, John, Daniel, and William Price, settled in what is now called Cochran's Grove. Mr. Cochran raised a family of five children. His youngest son James [<strong>Note</strong>: This James Cochran married Robert Templeton's daughter, Nancy C. Templeton in Ash Grove on July 9, 1829], who was thirteen years of age when they came to this county, is the only member of the family now living, and one of the oldest citizens now residing in the county. Other pioneers of Ash Grove township were John Frazer, <strong>Robert Templeton</strong>, Joseph Dixon, Robert Rankin, Daniel Green, John Bolin and John Storm." ... "<strong>Robert Templeton</strong> arrived in Section 4 of Ash Grove Township in 1828. This North Carolina native settled between two small tributaries of the East Fork of the Little Wabash River. The two streams were called Four Mile Creeks and the area became known as Four Mile Grove. " ... " The Cochran Cemetery in Section 7 of Ash Grove Township is the final resting place of one of the first people to die in Shelby County. <strong>Anna Templeton</strong> was buried here in 1829. Cochran, Sexson and Storm family members rest beside her."</i>
12/11/2005
Note: Research suggests that Chancey is another name for "Amasa" the father family of Charles "Charlie" Amasa Galloway.
12/6/2005
There are two Alexander Sumpters recorded on this 1900 Linn County, Oregon, Santiam Precinct US Census page. The elder Alexander (listed alone) is the father of Sarah Jane (Hamilton) Sumpter. He came across the Oregon Trail with his family in 1853. The younger Alexander is his son (born in Oregon in 1853) and family. It would appear that Alexander Sr.'s wife, Nancy (Prather), is deceased in 1900. Alexander is 90 years old. Alexander was born in Tennessee in 1810 and dies four years after this census in 1904.
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- 342)Supplina Hamilton appointed first County Commissioner of Umatilla County, Oregon in April 1863open the image
This document is a copy of an article detailing the history of Umatilla County, Oregon. It was published in the 'Roving Reporter's Page' of the Walla Walla Union Bulletin on Sunday, August 4, 1946. The purpose of the column was to correct some misinformation over the history of the County in context of then current debates. The author writes of the creation of Umatilla County in September of 1862 and then the appointment of a judge and two county commissioners. One of those commissioners was 'Supplina Hamilton'. Supplina had fought in the 1855 Yakima Indian War and spent time in Eastern Oregon. Though living in Western Oregon in the 1860 and 1870 Census', he is placed here in Umatilla County in 1862 - 1864 as County Commissioner. By the 1880 Census Supplina and family were living in Walla Walla County having been living near Waitsburg for years.
11/20/2005
Supplina Judd (Jr.) was the brother of Altha (Judd) Hamilton. His wife was Susan Jane ("Jane") Pratt.
11/19/2005
Supplina Judd was born November 4, 1774 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts. He married Jemina Pooler on January 26, 1797 in South Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts. In 1800 he was living with his household in Deleware County, New York near his in-laws the Poolers.
11/19/2005
It's possible (though just conjecture) that Supplina Hamilton was in this household in 1840. Supplina Hamilton was Supplina Judd's orphan nephew. Supplina Judd was married to Susan Jane Pratt on October 26, 1837 in Morgan County, Illinois, so the older children in the household in 1840 would not have been his own. Note that a neighbor was one of the Powell family, Jackson.
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- 346)Supplina Judd purchased land in 1835. This is an 1862 Illinois Survey Map that includes the acreage.open the image
This 2mb image is an 1862 survey map that shows the land Supplina Judd purchased in 1835. Supplina purchased 40 acres of Federal land for $1.25 per acre on March 4, 1835. Total price: $50.00 The area of the section was SESE which was the lower right hand corner of Section 9 of Township: 12N, Range: 11W, in Greene Country, Illinois
11/19/2005
Charles Dailey sent this very interesting document to us Today (11/10/2005). Mr. Dailey is the lead researcher at www.NWHistory.cc , which chronicles the history of the Disciples of Christ movement in the Northwest. Charles recently returned from the Disciples of Christ Historical Society in Nashville, TN. <br><br> In the archives of the historical society Charles found the notes of a meeting Supplina Hamilton ('Bro Hamelton') was in near Waitsburg, Washington Territory in the third week of July 1875. Supplina was 42 years old at the time. <br><br> This was the first annual meeting of the 'Disciples' in this area and it gathered churches from Eastern Oregon and Washington Territory. The Church of Christ ministers gathered to decide on their approach to evangelizing the area. They took formal minutes of their meetings and sent them to the 'Christian Record' and the 'American Christian Review' to be published. It is the record of their minutes that we have in the attached PDF document. <br><br> At this meeting Supplina made the motion to set the next Annual Meeting on the 1st week of July 1875 in a grove on the W.P. Bruce place near Waitsburg, WA. This dovetails well with Aunt Effie's letter where she writes, "I was born in Waitsburg Wash. June 15, 1875 the eighth child of Supplina and Jane Hamilton during the first Christian camp meeting held in a cottonwood grove on the coppia [Coppei] Creek, it was an annual event for many, many years; my father was a minister of that faith, a pioneer, a black smith of no small repute in the early days in Washington where he lived for many years." <br><br> According to the meeting minutes it was decided that Brother Hamilton's 'field of labor' for the coming year would be the country lying between Weston, Umatilla Co., Oregon, and Pataha Prarie, Walla Walla County, W. T. <br><br> In the 1880 Census, Supplina and Jane are living near Waitsburg, W.T. Supplina lists his occupation as, 'preacher.' Supplina is the head of the household containing their nine children including their oldest son, Duron's wife and two children.
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James and Mary A. (Adelaide) Ramsay (Spaulding) were married but had no children yet in 1870. Mary was only 18. They left for Washington after 1877 as their youngest child, Martha, is listed as 3 years old on the 1880 Census (when they were living near Buckley, WA) and as having been born in Missouri. Their older children are listed on the 1880 census as having been born in Kansas. It would appear then that they moved from Kansas to Mary's home state of Missouri before they emmigrated West to Washington. It is interesting that there is no mention of Martha after the 1880 census. Apparently she died. Lily, their last child was born in 1887 and was 10 years younger than her next older brother, Donald. The loss of Martha (and relative old age of James) may help explain the remembrance of the child Lily as '<i>the baby and her father's spoilt darling</i>.' This impression was passed onto mom (Julia Hamilton) and recorded in her notes. Lily would eventually be the mother of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton.
11/8/2005
James, Mary and family are found in the Puyallup Valley Precinct in 1880. The census taker got James' age wrong (he was 19 years older than Mary). Family stories put them in the vacinity of Buckley, WA at this time raising hops and quite prosperous. Speaking of hops production in the Buckley / Enumclaw plateau here is an excerpt from Historylink.org that speaks of that era: "The plateau developed as a farming area. For some farmers, growing hops (used in beer-making) brought prosperity: In the 1880s and early 1890s the area experienced what might be called a hop craze. But then a local infestation of hop lice and a drop in the world commodity market caused many farmers to turn to dairy, and dairy farming remains a major industry. Farmers found ready markets for their produce with railroad workers and in the mining communities of Franklin, Cumberland, and Black Diamond that border on the plateau." <strong>The Stilley Family:</strong> It's interesting to note that per the 1880 Census (in the Puyallup Valley) <strong>and</strong> in the 1900 Census (near Wauconda) (the 1890 Census was lost to fire) that James and Mary were living right next to Jeremiah and Maria(h) Stilley and their large family. Mom (Julia Hamilton) writes in her family history notes that James and Mary were friends of the Stilleys and that the two families travelled together via covered wagons. Mom's notes record how when they moved from Pierce County to Wauconda in North Central, Washington they had to ford all the rivers with their wagons. They must have been very close friends to spend 25+ years as neighbors and move together.
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- 350)James and Mary A. Ramsay: 1900 US Census - Spring Coulee Precinct, Okanagon, Co. WAopen the image
James and Mary Ramsay are the parents of Lily (Galloway/Fee) Ramsay who was the mother of Elsie (Galloway) Hamilton the wife of Maurice Hamilton. They lived in the Taroda Creek area near Wauconda, WA. James died in 1904 and is buried in the Wauconda, WA Cemetary with his infant granddaughter, Effie Galloway. The family remembers James and Mary as having done well and had the luxury of a bank account. In mom's notes, she records the following: "Mary Ramsay had property in California which was sold and had considerable money in the bank, Farmer's State Bank in Tonasket."
11/8/2005
This census document shows the entry for Arthur Lund. Arthur was a friend of the Hamilton's in Tonasket, WA in the late 20's and early 1930's. He was a town founder and civic leader. His occupation is listed as President of the Bank. During this depression time he was a real help to Maurice and Elsie Hamilton and took a special interest in their oldest son, Darrel who was afflicted with a heart condition. Arthur Lund Hamilton was named after him.
11/3/2005
- 352)Suplina and Jane Judd Family: 1850 US Census. Uncle of Supplina Hamilton. Mason, Co. Illinois.open the image
Suplina Judd listed here was a son of Suplina and Jemina (Pooler) Judd. Suplina and Jemina had an older daughter, Altha, who married John Hamilton in 1815 and were the parents of Supplina Hamilton.
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- 353)Mary (Hamilton) Jones and William [McCord] Hamilton: Sister and brother of Supplina Hamilton in 1850 Census. Mason Co., Illinoisopen the image
Supplina's parents died before 1840. The children seemed to scatter a bit with family and friends in Illinois. Here we find Supplina's older sister Mary (age 23) in her household with her husband James M Jones (age 38) and their child George (age 3). Also living with them in 1850 is Mary's brother William (McCord) Hamilton age 15.
10/24/2005
Glenn is a son of Frank Hamilton who was a son of Supplina and Sarah Jane 'Jane' Hamilton. Glenn lists his date of birth as January 25, 1893 in Endicott, WA. He is a married self-employed farmer in St. John. The card is signed and dated June 5th, 1917.
10/23/2005
Delbert is a son of Duron Hamilton who was a son of Supplina and Sarah Jane 'Jane' Hamilton. Delbert lists his date of birth as October 2, 1893 in Waitsburg, WA. He is a married self-employed farmer in St. John. The card is signed and dated June 5th, 1917.
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- 356)Wilbur Ross 'Ross' Hamilton 1918 Draft Registration Card. Nespelem, Okanogan CO. WAopen the image
Ross is the first born of Judd and Annettie Hamilton. Judd was a son of Supplina and Sarah Jane 'Jane' Hamilton. Ross lists his birth date as April 26th, 1896 in Endicott, WA. He lists himself as a self-employed farmer on his homestead in Nespelem, WA.
10/23/2005
This is <strong>page 377</strong> of this turn of the 20th century work written by Civil War veterans in remembrance of their beloved Illinois infantry regiment. At the bottom of this page and the top of the next is mention of the Hamilton twins, James and William. These were the younger brothers (two years) of Supplina who were heros in the war on the Union side.
Henry J. Aten · 10/23/2005
This is <strong>page 376</strong> of this turn of the 20th century work written by Civil War veterans in remembrance of their beloved Illinois infantry regiment. At the bottom of this page and the top of the next is mention of the Hamilton twins, James and William. These were the younger brothers (two years) of Supplina who were heros in the war on the Union side.
Henry J. Aten · 10/23/2005
- 359)Supplina Ward 'Ward' Hamilton 1918 Draft Registration Card. Nespelem, Okanogan CO., WAopen the image
S. Ward Hamilton was a son of Judd and Annettie Hamilton. Judd was a son of Supplina and Sarah Jane 'Jane' Hamilton. Ward lists his date of birth as Jan. 19, 1897. Age 21 and living in Nespelem, WA. He lists his nearest relative as his father, Judd Hamilton in Nespelem. His employer as Pete Jonason in Almira, WA. (<strong>Note:</strong> Almira was the nearest rail head for Nespelem. It was 35 miles away but it had stage and freight links with Nespelem.) The Hamilton's store in Nespelem, The Blue Goose, was a stage coach stop. Farmers took their crops and cattle to Almira to ship out to market. The trip to Almira required a decent of over 900 feet to the Columbia River, a ferry crossing, and then a long climb up out of the coulees gaining over 1000 feet in elevation before reaching Almira along the Old Coulee Road. Here's a link to a photo of the <a href="http://www.town.almira.wa.us/images/p_tr.jpg" target="_top">Almira rail head</a> in 1920).
10/22/2005
Judd lists his occupation as Farmer in Nespelem, Okanogan, Co. WA. Judd and Annettie left the Palouse country for Nespelem in approx 1915. They went to raise cattle (primarily) as grandpa Judd was not interested in the wheat farming of the Palouse country.
10/22/2005
- 361)James (Jim) E and Mernie Hamilton Family: 1930 US Census. Diamond Precinct, Whitman, CO. WAopen the image
Jim was the son of William McCord Hamilton a younger brother (and Civil War veteran) of Supplina Hamilton.
10/22/2005
- 362)Ward (Supplina Ward) Hamilton Family: 1930 US Census. West Republic Precinct, Ferry CO. WAopen the image
Ward was the second oldest child of Judd and Annettie Hamilton. His full name was Supplina Ward Hamilton. He was known as Ward. Sometimes his name is written as Ward S. Hamilton or S. Ward Hamilton.
10/22/2005
- 363)Wilbur Ross and Alice Hamilton Family: 1930 US Census. Nespelem Precinct, Okanogan, Co. WAopen the image
Ross was the oldest child of Judd and Annettie Hamilton
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Maurice, the son of Judd who was the son of Supplina, is living with his wife Elsie L Hamilton in Tonasket, WA in 1930. Maurice and Elsie's family consists of Darrel, Marvin, Maisie and John(ie).
10/22/2005
Judd and Annettie were in Tonasket at the time of the 1930 census. Only Donald and Doris (16 and 14) were at home.
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- 368)Annettie Hamilton and children: 1920 US Census. Nespelem Precinct, Okanogan, CO. Waopen the image
Annettie (wife of Judd Hamilton) stayed in Nespelem with the younger children while Judd (age 47) and Ross (age 24) worked outside the home in Omak, Wa. Annettie kept the store the family had in Nespelem, The Blue Goose.
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Frank was the brother of Judd Hamilton. Both were the sons of Supplina and Jane Hamilton
10/22/2005
James was the son of William McCord Hamilton. William was the younger brother of Supplina Hamilton. James is 28 and the unmarried head of the household. His mother Rosa and two brothers, two sisters and a brother-in-law were enumerated in the household.
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Duron was the first born child of Supplina and Jane Hamilton
10/22/2005
- 376)Supplina, Frank and Heman Hamilton Families: 1900 US Census (page 1). Sutton Precinct, Whitman, CO. WAopen the image
Frank and Heman were son's of Supplina. The households are adjacent and at the bottom of the page 1 and top of page 2. Supplina's name (again misspelled) is partially obscured.
10/22/2005
Judd married Annettie Templeton. Judd was a son of Supplina and Jane. Location: Harper Precinct Whitman, CO. Washington.
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Name misspelled as 'Sufflina' Hamilton. Occupation: Preacher
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- 381)Supplina Hamilton Family: 1870 Census. Aumsville, Marion Co. Oregon Territory. Page 2open the image
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- 382)Supplina Hamilton Family: 1870 Census. Aumsville, Marion Co. Oregon Territory. Page 1open the image
Supplina (misspelled) and Jane's family record is at the bottom of the first page and continues on to the second page.
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This PDF file displays a representation of a blank page from the 1830 census. Use this document to understand what each column means when viewing the image of the actual 1830 census document.
10/6/2005
The image shown in this link is a scan from the 1830 US Census that shows John and Altha (Judd) Hamilton living next to her folks Supplina & Jemina Judd in 1830. Also listed as an independent household is Heman Judd the brother of Altha, son of Supplina and Jemina. <P>Census takers enrolled citizens in the census in the order they were encountered as they walked through the town or countyside. The fact that all three households are listed next to each other is strong evidence that they were each others closest neighbors. They were living in the district of Amity, Allegany, County in the state of NY.
10/6/2005
This PDF file displays a representation of a blank page from the 1810 census. Use this document to understand what each column means when viewing the image of the actual 1810 census document.
10/5/2005
This is an image of the page from the 1810 US Census book showing Supplina and Jemina (Pooler) Judd's household. Supplina's family was living in the town of Sidney in Delaware, County, New York. Supplina's household is the ninth entry from the top of the page. Note: There were four Pooler families living in this small community in 1810. It's very likely that at least some of them were related to Jemina.
10/5/2005
A history of the Grand Coulee Dam area written by Samuel Wilbur Condit, April 1958.
Samuel Wilbur Condit · 4/1/1958
Social Security Death Index record for Jay Perkins Templeton.
Social Security Administration ·