Biographies, Adair County KY: William W. HAMILTON  1852-

Submission Date: 14-Nov-2001
Source: "Kentucky: A History of the State" Authors: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin,
& G. C. Kniffin; 3rd edition, 1886. Biography # 3429

William W. HAMILTON was born 08-Feb-1852, in Adair (now Metcalfe County) KY. He
was the sixth child born to Edward and Malinda (COX) HAMILTON. (See Doctor
HAMILTON's sketch for further history). William W. HAMILTON was reared on a farm,
received a plain English education, and made sufficient progress to enable him to
teach. He remained with his parents until his marriage, 06-Feb-1878, to Mary B.
ROYSE of Metcalfe County KY, a daughter of Hiram and Jane (WHEELER) ROYSE of
Adair County. Three children were born to this union - but one now living,
Hiram E. Mrs. HAMILTON died in Mar-1879, a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church. Mr. HAMILTON married his second wife, Idel MASTERS of Metcalfe County,
23-Nov-1882. She is a daughter of William J. and Amanda (STARK) MASTERS, who were
born and reared in Barren County. Two children were born to this union, one
living, Carlos. Mr. HAMILTON is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
He is also a leading member of the Masonic fraternity. When first married he
located in the eastern part of Metcalfe County. In Apr-1880 he located where he
now resides and where he owns 160 acres of good land. He is also engaged in the
mercantile business in which he has met with excellent success. (He) also owns
two other farms of 100 and 200 acres, all excellent land and in good condition.
(He) is also interested in a saw-mill. Mr. Hamilton has been very successful in
life, acquiring what he has by his own industry and energy. He has been
postmaster at Beachville since 1880. In politics he is a Democrat and cast his
first presidential vote for H. Greeley.

Surnames: COX, HAMILTON, MASTERS, ROYSE, STARK, WHEELER

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