John J. Hamilton
Sept. 3, 1844-May 16, 1914
Niles Daily Sun, Saturday, May 16, 1914, page 4, col. 3, microfilm Niles District Library
DEATH TODAY OF A PIONEER
John Hamilton, aged 72, uncle of Congressman Hamilton was born north of Niles
John J. Hamilton, an uncle of Congressman E.L. Hamilton and pioneer resident of this section died this morning at 10:30 o'clock at his home on the Berrien road near Long Lake church after a prolong[sic] illness.
The deceased was a son of John Hamilton and was born at the old Hamilton farm north of Niles in September, 72 years ago. He was a veteran of the Civil war. He is survived by a widow. There are no children.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at one o'clock from the home.
Interment will occur at Silver Brook cemetery in Niles.