OBIT: Jonathan HAMILTON, 1899, Logan Township, Blair County, PA

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JONATHAN HAMILTON.

  Mr. Jonathan Hamilton died at his home in Logan township, a short
distance east of Altoona, about 1 o'clock Friday morning aged 87 years,
6 months and 9 days.  Mr. Hamilton had been in comparatively good
health up until a few days ago, when he contracted a cold, which was
not of a severe nature, apparently. He ate supper with the family
Thursday evening and shortly afterwards retired to sleep, which proved,
however, to be an eternal rest, and into which he passed without
visible bodily suffering.
  Mr. Hamilton was born in Scotch Valley, and spent nearly his whole 
life on the farm on which he died.  His wife preceded him to the other
side some dozen years since.  There are left to mourn their loss four
children, viz., G. T., John K., Misses Nannie and Hettie B.  There are
also two brothers and one sister living: John, of Altoona; William S.,
of Edenburg, Lawrence county, Pa., and Miss Sarah Hamilton, residing at
the old homestead.  The deceased was a Christian in the full sense of
the term and a gentleman who commanded the esteem and respect of every
one who had the honor of his acquaintance.  He was a charter member and
an elder of the First Presbyterian church of this city since its
organization in 1852; previous to this date he was an elder in the
Hollidaysburg.

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

Adopted by the Session of the First Presbyterian Church.

  The following minute was adopted by the session of the First 
Presbyterian church of this city, on the death of Jonathan Hamilton:
  In the promotion through death of Jonathan Hamilton, the oldest 
member, being in his 88th year, and the longest in service, being an
active elder for gifty[sic]-six years, this session recognizes God's
right, sovereignty and grace, in the upcalling of his servant.  As much
as any of his generation, he merited the title "grand old man."  His
word was his bond, and those who knew him best asked nothing more.  He
will be missed in the home, the church, the state, and wherever a good
man should be found, and this will attest his worth in any position he
occupied.  Faithful at his post in church, Sunday school, session and
presbytery, the church will feel his loss.  Leaving behind him an
honored name and those who will cherish his memory and affection, we
believe he has entered upon the reward and glory of divine saving
grace.  "Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy
of thy Lord."
                           J. W. Bain, Moderator.

Altoona Tribune, Thursday, February 23, 1899