Genesee-Wayne-Oakland County MI Archives Biographies.....Hamlin, St. Clair 1833 - 
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Author: Chapman Bros. (1892)

ST. CLAIR S. HAMLIN. A farm of more than ordinary beauty and productiveness is
that of our subject, which is to be found on section 9, Gaines Township, Genesee
County, and the buildings upon it are valuable and well suited to the business
of farming. The house especially is an ornament to the neighborhood and one
which is prepared for the comfort and enjoyment of the family.

  This gentleman was born in Aurelius, Cayuga County, N. Y., May 6, 1833. When
he was one year old his father moved to Onondaga County, and lived there for
sixteen years, so that this son's boyhood days were passed in that county. His
father was a lumberman and at the age of seventeen the youth accompanied that
parent to Syracuse where he lived for three years and attended school during one
winter.

  The family then returned to Cayuga County, and there St. Clair Hamlin remained
until he was twenty years old. He studied in Auburn, one year and then came to
Northville, Wayne County, Mich., where his father had already settled. The young
man now assumed the profession of a teacher in Wayne County, and found his
services in good demand, as able and well educated teachers were greatly needed
and highly appreciated at that time. He therefore pursued this line of work for
ten successive years in Wayne, Oakland and Livingston Counties, and also taught
during the winters for eight years longer, and during that additional time
carried on farming summers.

  The first marriage of Mr. Hamlin took place in Augusta Township, Washtenaw
County, this State, March 17, 1863, his bride being Mary Smith, a native of the
Wolverine State. They settled at once in Gaines Township, of which Mr. Hamlin
has since been a resident and his wife was called from the activities of earth
October 13, 1878. She was a devout and earnest member of the Methodist Church.
There are now living five of their children, namely: Lemuel W., Willard R.,
Frank A. Fred L. and Clarence H.

  The present Mrs. Hamlin, who is a lady of more than ordinary ability and
loveliness of character, bore the maiden name of Sarah Young. She was born in
Gaines Township, this county, August 13, 1863 and was joined in marriage with
our subject in Venice Township, February 28, 1879. By this marriage there are
two children, Gertie M. and Clara E. Mr. Hamlin has held the offices of School
Inspector and Drainage Commissioner and being an ardent Republican he has taken
an active part in political movements. He is a man whose fine abilities and
sterling character command the respect and esteem of his neighbors.


Additional Comments:

Extracted from:

Portrait and Biographical Record of Genesee, Lapeer and Tuscola Counties,
Michigan, Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative
Citizens, Together with Biographies of all the Governors of the State, and of
the Presidents of the United States

Chicago:
Chapman Bros.
1892


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