In 1888 he brought his family to Kansas, settling in Logan County, where he remained for several years, then going to Crawford County, and in 1919 coming to Jackson County, whre he has since made his home. In early life he became a member of the M. E. Church in Missouri, but when he came west never made any membership transfer, and on September 2, this year, he ws "buried with his Lord" in baptism, with his wife, his son, Ralph, and his grandson, Kenneth, and became a member of the Holton Christian Church.
He has been disabled for a number of years, and through all his intense suffering he has exemplified great Christian character by his patience in every condition. Even in the most intense pain he always seemed happy. On Wednesday afternoon, December 16, he quietly slipped away, having reached the age of 81 years 11 months, and 9 days.
He is survived by his companion of 62 years; three sons: V.W.Hamlin, of Garden City, Kansas; Raymond, of Holton, and Ralph of Circleville; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Blue, Holton, and Mrs. Emma Davis, Topeka; one sister, Mrs. Emma Hunt of Sabetha; all in Kansas. there are also 31 grandchildren and eight great-grandchldren.
Funeral service was conducted at the Christian Church, by pastor Troy P. Bess, on December 20,under direction of Gabel and McAsey. Burial in the Holton Cemetary.
In 1888 he brought his family to Kansas, settling in Logan County, where he remained for several years, then going to Crawford County, and in 1919 coming to Jackson County, whre he has since made his home. In early life he became a member of the M. E. Church in Missouri, but when he came west never made any membership transfer, and on September 2, this year, he ws "buried with his Lord" in baptism, with his wife, his son, Ralph, and his grandson, Kenneth, and became a member of the Holton Christian Church.
He has been disabled for a number of years, and through all his intense suffering he has exemplified great Christian character by his patience in every condition. Even in the most intense pain he always seemed happy. On Wednesday afternoon, December 16, he quietly slipped away, having reached the age of 81 years 11 months, and 9 days.
He is survived by his companion of 62 years; three sons: V.W.Hamlin, of Garden City, Kansas; Raymond, of Holton, and Ralph of Circleville; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Blue, Holton, and Mrs. Emma Davis, Topeka; one sister, Mrs. Emma Hunt of Sabetha; all in Kansas. there are also 31 grandchildren and eight great-grandchldren.
Funeral service was conducted at the Christian Church, by pastor Troy P. Bess, on December 20,under direction of Gabel and McAsey. Burial in the Holton Cemetary.
Family Members
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Vernon Winston Hamlin
1882–1961
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ODessa Belle "Dessie" Hamlin Britt
1884–1924
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William Dale Hamlin
1888–1922
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Guilda Helena "Helen" Hamlin Blue
1892–1982
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Gladys May Hamlin
1893–1894
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Cecil Wilbur Hamlin
1895–1918
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Raymond Francis Hamlin
1899–1985
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Baby Boy Hamlin
1901–1901
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Ralph James Hamlin
1902–1989
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Emma Bernice Hamlin Davis
1906–1963
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