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Lieut William Hamilton

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Lieut William Hamilton Veteran

Birth
Death
21 Sep 1823 (aged 83)
Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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William Hamilton served in the Patriot Forces during the Revolutionary War. His wife received a pension for his services. The gravemarker should read 1st Lieut 1st Co. YORK COUNTY PA MILITIA. William Hamilton also served in the 3rd PA Continental Line and Capt. Isaac Corren's Company of Artillery. William Hamilton had many children and many descendants are/were members of the SAR & DAR. He and his father John Hamilton are mentioned in the York. Adams, and Washington County histories.

William Hamilton was originally buried elsewhere but was reburied at Evergreen Cemetery a long time ago. He has many descendants who are/were members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution. The submitter is a descendant and SAR member.
William Hamilton served in the Patriot Forces during the Revolutionary War. His wife received a pension for his services. The gravemarker should read 1st Lieut 1st Co. YORK COUNTY PA MILITIA. William Hamilton also served in the 3rd PA Continental Line and Capt. Isaac Corren's Company of Artillery. William Hamilton had many children and many descendants are/were members of the SAR & DAR. He and his father John Hamilton are mentioned in the York. Adams, and Washington County histories.

William Hamilton was originally buried elsewhere but was reburied at Evergreen Cemetery a long time ago. He has many descendants who are/were members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Sons of the American Revolution. The submitter is a descendant and SAR member.

Inscription

1ST LIEUT 1 CO PA MILITIA
REVOLUTIONARY WAR



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  • Created by: texmexfla
  • Added: Jun 22, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14673133/william-hamilton: accessed ), memorial page for Lieut William Hamilton (20 Mar 1740–21 Sep 1823), Find a Grave Memorial ID 14673133, citing Evergreen Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by texmexfla (contributor 46497625).