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Dennis David Hamilton Sr.

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Dennis David Hamilton Sr.

Birth
Wapello Township, Louisa County, Iowa, USA
Death
11 Nov 1936 (aged 86)
Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Morning Sun, Louisa County, Iowa, USA Add to Map
Plot
J.C. Brown's Addition, Lot 123
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LAST RITES FOR THE LATE D. D. HAMILTON
Large Number Old-Time Friends Attend Services.

The last rites for Dennis D. Hamilton, who passed away on November 11th, were held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Friday afternoon last, conducted by the Reverend E. W. Frohardt. A large number of old-time friends and neighbors from over the county were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith sang three songs, "I Am Happy In Him," "Jesus Leads" and "Then We'll Understand," with Miss Nellie G. Curran as accompanist. Those in charge of the flowers were: Mrs. Raymond Smith, Mrs. Delane Cover, Mrs. Harold Wilson and Mrs. A. D. Kerr. The interment was at Elmwood cemetery, the pallbearers being D. E. Barrick Dan Murphy, J. R. Willson, Glenn Nichols, W. E. Hamilton and Joe Niccolls.

The following friends and relatives were called here for the funeral services: Mr. and Mrs. D. Grim and Dale Hamilton of Olds; Harry Hamilton and. family of Mt. Union; Mr. and Mrs B. H. Shearer, Mrs. Beulah Luckey, Mrs. C. E. Hanft, Mrs. W. T Edmundson, Mrs. E. H. Weigner Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gipple, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Aringdale, Mr. and Mrs. James Marshall, Bruce Jennings,

Mrs. Dewey Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. Tudor Arthur of Columbus Junction; Mrs. W. J. Williams of Wyman; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Whistler of Winfield; Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. Chas. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Webster, John, Patrick and Dan Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Howard McConahay, Velda McConahay, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Torode, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Archibald, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Deihl, Mrs. Charles Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith, Mrs. Stroup, James Umphrey and others of Wapello; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hamilton, Geda Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Campbell and Lea, Mrs. John Campbell of Newport.

Dennis David Hamilton, son of Samuel and Mary Holland Hamilton, was born in Wapello township, near the Bethel church, on February 3, 1850, and reached the age of 86 years, 9 months, and 8 days. He was the last surviving member of a family of twelve children.

Mr Hamilton was united in marriage to Sarah Caroline Hunt, November 11, 1885, spending the greater part of his married life on the Hamilton farm north of Morning Sun.

Five children were born to this home: Samuel, who died in infancy; Mrs. Franc Gipple, who departed this life December 30, 1929; Curtis of Wapello; Mrs Phronia McConahay and Dee of Morning Sun. He leaves also eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Early in life he united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Morning Sun, being the son of one of its charter members, and lived a consistent Christian life. He had no fear of death, and often spoke of his being willing and ready to go.

He was highly esteemed by his friends, neighbors and associates. His life stood for high ideals. In all his business relations he emphasized the attitude of square-dealing, helpfulness and brotherly love toward his fellow-men, and took an intense interest in all matters, political and otherwise, pertaining to the state and nation of his birth.
LAST RITES FOR THE LATE D. D. HAMILTON
Large Number Old-Time Friends Attend Services.

The last rites for Dennis D. Hamilton, who passed away on November 11th, were held at the Methodist Episcopal church on Friday afternoon last, conducted by the Reverend E. W. Frohardt. A large number of old-time friends and neighbors from over the county were in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith sang three songs, "I Am Happy In Him," "Jesus Leads" and "Then We'll Understand," with Miss Nellie G. Curran as accompanist. Those in charge of the flowers were: Mrs. Raymond Smith, Mrs. Delane Cover, Mrs. Harold Wilson and Mrs. A. D. Kerr. The interment was at Elmwood cemetery, the pallbearers being D. E. Barrick Dan Murphy, J. R. Willson, Glenn Nichols, W. E. Hamilton and Joe Niccolls.

The following friends and relatives were called here for the funeral services: Mr. and Mrs. D. Grim and Dale Hamilton of Olds; Harry Hamilton and. family of Mt. Union; Mr. and Mrs B. H. Shearer, Mrs. Beulah Luckey, Mrs. C. E. Hanft, Mrs. W. T Edmundson, Mrs. E. H. Weigner Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Gipple, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Aringdale, Mr. and Mrs. James Marshall, Bruce Jennings,

Mrs. Dewey Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. Tudor Arthur of Columbus Junction; Mrs. W. J. Williams of Wyman; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Whistler of Winfield; Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. Chas. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Webster, John, Patrick and Dan Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Howard McConahay, Velda McConahay, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Torode, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Archibald, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Deihl, Mrs. Charles Bates, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith, Mrs. Stroup, James Umphrey and others of Wapello; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hamilton, Geda Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Campbell and Lea, Mrs. John Campbell of Newport.

Dennis David Hamilton, son of Samuel and Mary Holland Hamilton, was born in Wapello township, near the Bethel church, on February 3, 1850, and reached the age of 86 years, 9 months, and 8 days. He was the last surviving member of a family of twelve children.

Mr Hamilton was united in marriage to Sarah Caroline Hunt, November 11, 1885, spending the greater part of his married life on the Hamilton farm north of Morning Sun.

Five children were born to this home: Samuel, who died in infancy; Mrs. Franc Gipple, who departed this life December 30, 1929; Curtis of Wapello; Mrs Phronia McConahay and Dee of Morning Sun. He leaves also eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Early in life he united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Morning Sun, being the son of one of its charter members, and lived a consistent Christian life. He had no fear of death, and often spoke of his being willing and ready to go.

He was highly esteemed by his friends, neighbors and associates. His life stood for high ideals. In all his business relations he emphasized the attitude of square-dealing, helpfulness and brotherly love toward his fellow-men, and took an intense interest in all matters, political and otherwise, pertaining to the state and nation of his birth.

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