STEUBEN REPUBLICAN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1898, page 4, column 3

   HOMER HAMILTON was born Nov. 16, 1869, in Jackson township, 
Steuben county, Ind., and died at his home at Crooked Lake, 
Feb. 27, 1898, aged 28 years, 8 months and 11 days.
   
   He lived with his parents at the place of his birth until 
about 17 years of age, when they removed to Crooked lake where 
he has since resided.  His father departed this life, March 
20, 1895, and his mother in the November following.  He 
remained with his parents, a loving and dutiful son, until 
they were taken away.  March 17, 1897, he was united in 
marriage with Clara Fast, also of Crooked lake.  They 
immediately began housekeeping at the old homestead, where 
they resided until the time of his death.  Homer was a loving 
husband and a kind friend to all.  He leaves a wife, three 
sisters and one brother together with a host of other 
relatives and friends to mourn their loss.  Funeral services 
were held at East Springfield church, LaGrange county, March 
1, conducted by Rev. Weaver, of Orland, after which the 
remains were laid to rest beside his parents in the cemetery 
nearby. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

   His parents:

   The "Steuben County Pioneers" article published in the 
Steuben Republican, Wednesday, August 21, 1895, Angola, 
Indiana, page 1, columns 3, 4, 5, 6, under DEATH LIST, states 
"Francis Hamilton, born in Talbot county, Maryland, came to 
Steuben county in 1844, died near Crooked Lake, March 20, 
1895, aged 71."

   The "Old Settlers' Meeting" on August, 13, 1896, published 
in the Steuben Republican, Wednesday, August 19, 1896, Angola, 
Indiana, page 1, columns 4, 5, 6, 7, under DEATH ROLL, states 
"Abigail Carr Hamilton was born in St. Lawrence county, New 
York, March 22, 1827.  Came to Steuben county, Indiana, about 
1835.  Died Nov. 17, 1895, aged 68 years, 7 months and 25 
days."

Submitted by:  Mona Hilden-Beckwith
e-mail:  hilbrck@voyager.net