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==Hamilton family==
Dr. Andrew G. Hamilton was a self-employed optometrist, Jr. He was raised Wesleyan Methodist thru 1871, of which year he was employed as a telegraph operator in Thurlow, ONbut eventually became a respected optometrist. His mother, Eleanor Daly Booth Phelps-Hamilton, was a daughter of Capt. Joshua Booth (b. 1758 Wallkil, Orange, NY - d. 1813 Fredericksburg, ON) & Sarah Margaret Fraser Booth (b. 1767 Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, NY - d. 1847 Ernestown Twp., Lennox-Addington, ON). Joshua was employed as a miller, and fought in the War of 1812 commanding a company of the 1st Addington Militia and killed in the line of duty. See [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/207337575 FindAGrave] for more on his bio. Two of Eleanor's brothers also actively fought in that conflict.
Eleanor's 1st husband (1829): Dr. Henry Allen Tupper Obadiah Dyer Phelps (b. 1856 Washington1800 Middlefield, WilkesHampshire, GA MA - d. 1927 Baltimore1831 Canandaigua, MDNY) officiated Alex & Florence's wedding in D, a physician.C He was a son of Obadiah Phelps (b. in 19191767 Enfield, Hartford, CT - d. Edward A1860 Turin, Lewis, NY) & Lucy Pelton Phelps (b. Rule was best man1774 East Windsor, Hartford, Miss Margaret ECT - d. Hamilton was maid of honor1863 Turin, Florence's uncle Ernest C. Morris gave her awayLewis, Miss Ingrid Westesson was musicianNY).
* Dr. Andrew Gordon Hamilton , Jr. '''+1903-1921+''' (b. 1847 ThurlowTwp., Hastings, ON - d. 1924 D.C.), son of Andrew Gordon Hamilton , Sr. (b. 1811 Fermanagh, [[Northern Ireland|N.I.]] - d. 1847 Hastings Co., ON) & Eleanor Daly Booth Phelps-Hamilton (b. 1811 1802 Adolphustown, ON; m. 1835 ON; d. 1897 Smith Falls, Lanark, ON). Eleanor died in the home of her son, William Dyer Phelps Hamilton (b. 1845 Thurlow Twp., ON- d. 1906 SK)of Smiths Falls, who was Wesleyan Methodist.
* Laura Alma Ralston Hamilton (b. 1863 Napanee, ON; m. 1882 Greater Napanee, ON; d. 1938 D.C.), daughter of Hugh Ralston (b. 1834 [[Scotland|Scot.]] - d. 1897 D.C.) & Clarinda A. Ralston (b. 1838 ON - d. 1899 D.C.). Laura's memorial was officiated by James Miers (b. Perth, ON), who pastored [https://4thpres.org/history/ Fourth Presby.] 1925-1957. The Ralston family was Presby. in Laura's growing up years. Hugh studied law at Howard University 1877-1878.
** Clinton Dyer Hamilton (1878-1881), son of A.G. Hamilton, Jr. and his first wife (1874 @ Osgoode Twp., Carleton, ON): Harriet Elizabeth Empey Hamilton (b. 1853 Cornwall, Stormont, ON - d. 1881 ON), daughter of Alfred Philip Empey (b. 1814 Cornwall, ON - d. 1888 ON) & Adeline Elizabeth Empey (b. 1818 Williamsburgh, Dundas, ON; m. 1845; d. 1912). ** Lillian M. Hamilton (b. 1876- d. 1977 D.C.). In 1910, Lillian was self-employed in D.C. as a farm nurse, and in 1920 as an assistant to a local charitable retirement home known then as the [https://www.lldhhome.org/about John Dickson Home for Aged men], 1913-1982, and merged with others in 1985 to its current branding. Never married.** Alexander "Alex" Gordon Hamilton '''+1903-1927+''' (b. 1885 Napanee, Lennox & Addington, ON). Wife (1919 @ Florence's parents' home, 1630 Irving St. NW, D.C.): Florence Louise McDonnell Hamilton, daughter of Emily Elmore McDonnell. Dr. Henry Allen Tupper (b. 1856 Washington, Wilkes, GA - d. 1927 Baltimore, MD) officiated Alex & Florence's wedding in D.C. in 1919. Edward A. Rule was best man, Miss Margaret E. Hamilton was maid of honor, Florence's uncle Ernest C. Morris gave her away, Miss Ingrid Westesson was musician.*** Tupper served as VP of the Southern Baptist Convention, president of the NY Baptist Ministers' Conference, and held pastorates at Baptist churches in Harrodsburg, KY, Louisville, Brooklyn, NYC and Washington D.C., the latter being First Baptist of 16th & O Sts. 1919-1924. He also authored many books including classic "[https://archive.org/details/aroundworldwithe00tupp Around the World With Eyes Wide Open]" from 1898, and many others. His father,[https://www.podles.org/dialogue/henry-allen-tupper-baptist-and-confederate-2977.htm Henry Allen Tupper, Sr.] (1828-1902) was also an acclaimed author.
** Margaret Eleanor Hamilton Boswell '''+1903-1921+''' (1895-1974 D.C.). Husband (1921 @ D.C.): Henry Tubman Boswell (b. 1894 Piscataway, [[Maryland|MD]] - d. 1952 ). Henry served as an Army officer during the First World War, then as a bank teller. From 1922-1952, he was employed as a salesman with the Standard Lime & Stone Co., based in Baltimore, for their D.C. branch at 30th & K St. NW. He was also a member of the Washington Board of Trade 1927-1952. His church 1922-1952 was Fourth Presby.
** George Ritchie Hamilton (1883-1886 Napanee, ON).
** Eleanor Ralston Hamilton (b. 1889 Napanee, ON - d. 1892 D.C.)
** Hugh Ralston Hamilton '''1904-1921+''' (b. 1904 D.C. - d. 1964 Bronxville, Westchester, [[New York|NY]]). Wife: Elisabeth Louise Merriker Hamilton. In 1941, Hugh worked for the [https://www.lvpnews.com/20190515/cement-is-big-business-in-bath/#google_vignette Penn Dixie Cement Corp.] in NYC while residing in Floral Park, Nassau, NY, with a position in 1950 as Assistant to the General Sales Mgr. Church-wise, Elisabeth became a member of the Mothers' Club of [https://allsaintsbaldwin.org/ All Saints Episcopal] of Baldwin, NY in 1944.
