Vitals: Obits: Hamilton, Samuel, Indiana Co 

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September 22, 1927
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Red Oak, Iowa Sept. 22, 1927
[Sample]Samuel Hamilton - Funeral services 


 Samuel Hamilton, 73, who died Saturday noon at the Red Oak hospital, 
where he was taken in a semi-conscious condition, following a fall from 
a tree at the Henry Swiger home, and died shortly afterward where held 
Monday at 2:30 p.m.
Mr. Hamilton was trimming the tree at the Swiger property, when he fell 
and sustained a fractured skull, a broken hip and internal injuries.
Rev. Ira E. Carney, pastor of the Christian church, conducted the funeral 
services and paid eloquent tribute to the deceased.
Relatives here from a distance to attend the funeral, included Mr. and 
Mrs. Thomas Parker, Peoria, Ill., and Mrs Helena Fisher, Omaha.
"Sam" Hamilton, as he was familiarly known by his friends, was born in 
Indiana county, Pa., Sept. 2, 1853, and was married in Chicago in October, 
1879, to Miss Selena Leroux. To this union three children were born.  They 
are William, living in Texas; Mrs. Thomas Parker, Peoria, Ill., and Miss 
Edith, at home.  Mr. Hamilton came here 39 years ago, and followed the 
occupation of a tinsmith.  Besides his wife and children he leaves one 
sister, Mrs. Nancy Munshower, of Indiana, Pa.
Mr. Hamilton was an honorable, upright citizen, and a good friend and 
neighbor, and many will mourn his passing.