Huerfano County CO Archives Biographies.....Hamilton, Walter H. 1876 - 
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Author: Wilbur Fiske Stone (1918)

WALTER H. HAMILTON.

     Walter H. Hamilton is a native son of Huerfano county and is now filling
the office of county commissioner, in which connection he is putting forth
earnest and effective effort to advance public welfare and promote the interests
of the community which he represents. He was born near La Veta on the 9th of
October, 1876, and is a son of James G. and Annie E. (Sager) Hamilton. The
father was a well known stockman and was one of the first settlers in Huerfano
county, where he took up his abode in 1867. He, too, served at one time as
county commissioner, filling the office eighteen years ago, and he made a most
excellent record in that position. He was always prominent in public affairs,
cooperating heartily in plans and movements for the general good. He was also a
successful business man, wisely and carefully directing his interests, so that
prosperity in substantial degree came to him. The family were among the pioneers
here and Mr. Hamilton continued a valued resident of the community until his
death, which occurred on the 6th of June, 1918. His wife has also passed away.

     Walter H. Hamilton was the fourth in order of birth in their family of
eight children. The public schools afforded him his educational privileges and
after attending the local schools he continued his studies in the public schools
of Pueblo, where he pursued a high school course. Later he became the active
assistant of his father in stock raising and has continued in the business. He
is well known as one of the prominent cattlemen of his section of the state and
has fifteen hundred acres of land. He has brought his ranch under a high state
of cultivation and improvement. There is a large cultivated area, with grazing
land as well, and upon the place are substantial improvements indicative of the
progressive spirit of the owner. Mr. Hamilton and his father were pioneers in
the raising of Hereford stock in this section and have always handled cattle of
high grade.

     In January, 1898, Mr. Hamilton was united in marriage to Miss Effie Carver.
They are well known in the community, having an extensive circle of friends in
La Veta and in other sections of the county. In his political views Mr. Hamilton
is a democrat and upon the party ticket was elected in 1916 to the office of
county commissioner for a four years' term. He is making an excellent record by
the hearty cooperation which he gives to well defined plans and measures for the
general good. He is fond of outdoor life and is deeply interested in the welfare
of the state and its development. As a business man and citizen he is widely and
favorably known and he stands as a high type of American manhood and chivalry.


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HISTORY OF COLORADO

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VOLUME II
CHICAGO
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY
1918


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