Married Mary A. Johnson on November 13, 1851. He was admitted to the Medical Association of GA in 1859.
At the close of the war he resided in Rome, GA and then returned to Stone Mountain. He served in the state legislature for several terms between 1879 and 1888.
He donated a good portion of the land that comprises the Stone Mountain Cemetery.
The Atlanta Constitution
Death Of Dr. Hamilton
The Oldest Practicing Physician of DeKalb County Dead
Stone Mountain, Ga., October 1. – (Special) – Dr. J.L. Hamilton, of this place, died at his home here this morning after an illness of four weeks. He was the oldest practicing physician and one of the most prominent men in the county, having spent his life of sixty-three years in the county. He was in every sense a Christian and a gentlemen. Few men had more friends. He was loved by every one. He devoted his life to the cause of suffering humanity. His remains will be interred here tomorrow evening at 3 o'clock. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. V.C. Norcross, of Atlanta. Out of respect for the deceased all business will be suspended during the funeral services.
Dr. Hamilton's Death
Dr. J.L. Hamilton died at his home in Stone Mountain yesterday.
He had been ill but a short time, although in poor health for some time.
He was one of the most prominent physicians in DeKalb county, and stood very high as a Mason.
In 1882 he was elected to the general assembly, and last fall was elected senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Word.
The Funeral will occur from his late residence today.
1870 United States Federal Census
about John L Hamilton
Name: John L Hamilton
Estimated birth year: abt 1828
Age in 1870: 42
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1870: Stone Mountain, Dekalb, Georgia
Family and neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Stone Mountain
1850 United States Federal Census
about John L Hamilton
Name: John L Hamilton
Age: 22
Estimated birth year: abt 1828
Birth Place: Georgia
Gender: Male
Home in 1850
(City,County,State): Stone Mountain, Dekalb, Georgia
1880 United States Federal Census
about John L. Hamilton
Name: John L. Hamilton
Home in 1880: Stone Mountain, De Kalb, Georgia
Age: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: Georgia
Mother's name: Martha
Mother's birthplace: South Carolina
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Physician
Marital Status: Widower
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane: View image
Household Members: Name Age
John L. Hamilton 51
Martha Hamilton 67
Lydia A. Smith 50
Georgia K. Smith 15
Sahah H. Peck 75
Andrus Hamilton 13
At the close of the war he resided in Rome, GA and then returned to Stone Mountain. He served in the state legislature for several terms between 1879 and 1888.
He donated a good portion of the land that comprises the Stone Mountain Cemetery.
The Atlanta Constitution
Death Of Dr. Hamilton
The Oldest Practicing Physician of DeKalb County Dead
Stone Mountain, Ga., October 1. – (Special) – Dr. J.L. Hamilton, of this place, died at his home here this morning after an illness of four weeks. He was the oldest practicing physician and one of the most prominent men in the county, having spent his life of sixty-three years in the county. He was in every sense a Christian and a gentlemen. Few men had more friends. He was loved by every one. He devoted his life to the cause of suffering humanity. His remains will be interred here tomorrow evening at 3 o'clock. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. V.C. Norcross, of Atlanta. Out of respect for the deceased all business will be suspended during the funeral services.
Dr. Hamilton's Death
Dr. J.L. Hamilton died at his home in Stone Mountain yesterday.
He had been ill but a short time, although in poor health for some time.
He was one of the most prominent physicians in DeKalb county, and stood very high as a Mason.
In 1882 he was elected to the general assembly, and last fall was elected senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Word.
The Funeral will occur from his late residence today.
1870 United States Federal Census
about John L Hamilton
Name: John L Hamilton
Estimated birth year: abt 1828
Age in 1870: 42
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1870: Stone Mountain, Dekalb, Georgia
Family and neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Stone Mountain
1850 United States Federal Census
about John L Hamilton
Name: John L Hamilton
Age: 22
Estimated birth year: abt 1828
Birth Place: Georgia
Gender: Male
Home in 1850
(City,County,State): Stone Mountain, Dekalb, Georgia
1880 United States Federal Census
about John L. Hamilton
Name: John L. Hamilton
Home in 1880: Stone Mountain, De Kalb, Georgia
Age: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: Georgia
Mother's name: Martha
Mother's birthplace: South Carolina
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Physician
Marital Status: Widower
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane: View image
Household Members: Name Age
John L. Hamilton 51
Martha Hamilton 67
Lydia A. Smith 50
Georgia K. Smith 15
Sahah H. Peck 75
Andrus Hamilton 13
Married Mary A. Johnson on November 13, 1851. He was admitted to the Medical Association of GA in 1859.
At the close of the war he resided in Rome, GA and then returned to Stone Mountain. He served in the state legislature for several terms between 1879 and 1888.
He donated a good portion of the land that comprises the Stone Mountain Cemetery.
The Atlanta Constitution
Death Of Dr. Hamilton
The Oldest Practicing Physician of DeKalb County Dead
Stone Mountain, Ga., October 1. – (Special) – Dr. J.L. Hamilton, of this place, died at his home here this morning after an illness of four weeks. He was the oldest practicing physician and one of the most prominent men in the county, having spent his life of sixty-three years in the county. He was in every sense a Christian and a gentlemen. Few men had more friends. He was loved by every one. He devoted his life to the cause of suffering humanity. His remains will be interred here tomorrow evening at 3 o'clock. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. V.C. Norcross, of Atlanta. Out of respect for the deceased all business will be suspended during the funeral services.
Dr. Hamilton's Death
Dr. J.L. Hamilton died at his home in Stone Mountain yesterday.
He had been ill but a short time, although in poor health for some time.
He was one of the most prominent physicians in DeKalb county, and stood very high as a Mason.
In 1882 he was elected to the general assembly, and last fall was elected senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Word.
The Funeral will occur from his late residence today.
1870 United States Federal Census
about John L Hamilton
Name: John L Hamilton
Estimated birth year: abt 1828
Age in 1870: 42
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1870: Stone Mountain, Dekalb, Georgia
Family and neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Stone Mountain
1850 United States Federal Census
about John L Hamilton
Name: John L Hamilton
Age: 22
Estimated birth year: abt 1828
Birth Place: Georgia
Gender: Male
Home in 1850
(City,County,State): Stone Mountain, Dekalb, Georgia
1880 United States Federal Census
about John L. Hamilton
Name: John L. Hamilton
Home in 1880: Stone Mountain, De Kalb, Georgia
Age: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: Georgia
Mother's name: Martha
Mother's birthplace: South Carolina
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Physician
Marital Status: Widower
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane: View image
Household Members: Name Age
John L. Hamilton 51
Martha Hamilton 67
Lydia A. Smith 50
Georgia K. Smith 15
Sahah H. Peck 75
Andrus Hamilton 13
At the close of the war he resided in Rome, GA and then returned to Stone Mountain. He served in the state legislature for several terms between 1879 and 1888.
He donated a good portion of the land that comprises the Stone Mountain Cemetery.
The Atlanta Constitution
Death Of Dr. Hamilton
The Oldest Practicing Physician of DeKalb County Dead
Stone Mountain, Ga., October 1. – (Special) – Dr. J.L. Hamilton, of this place, died at his home here this morning after an illness of four weeks. He was the oldest practicing physician and one of the most prominent men in the county, having spent his life of sixty-three years in the county. He was in every sense a Christian and a gentlemen. Few men had more friends. He was loved by every one. He devoted his life to the cause of suffering humanity. His remains will be interred here tomorrow evening at 3 o'clock. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. V.C. Norcross, of Atlanta. Out of respect for the deceased all business will be suspended during the funeral services.
Dr. Hamilton's Death
Dr. J.L. Hamilton died at his home in Stone Mountain yesterday.
He had been ill but a short time, although in poor health for some time.
He was one of the most prominent physicians in DeKalb county, and stood very high as a Mason.
In 1882 he was elected to the general assembly, and last fall was elected senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Word.
The Funeral will occur from his late residence today.
1870 United States Federal Census
about John L Hamilton
Name: John L Hamilton
Estimated birth year: abt 1828
Age in 1870: 42
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1870: Stone Mountain, Dekalb, Georgia
Family and neighbors: View Results
Race: White
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Stone Mountain
1850 United States Federal Census
about John L Hamilton
Name: John L Hamilton
Age: 22
Estimated birth year: abt 1828
Birth Place: Georgia
Gender: Male
Home in 1850
(City,County,State): Stone Mountain, Dekalb, Georgia
1880 United States Federal Census
about John L. Hamilton
Name: John L. Hamilton
Home in 1880: Stone Mountain, De Kalb, Georgia
Age: 51
Estimated birth year: abt 1829
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Father's birthplace: Georgia
Mother's name: Martha
Mother's birthplace: South Carolina
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Physician
Marital Status: Widower
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write:
Blind:
Deaf and dumb:
Otherwise disabled:
Idiotic or insane: View image
Household Members: Name Age
John L. Hamilton 51
Martha Hamilton 67
Lydia A. Smith 50
Georgia K. Smith 15
Sahah H. Peck 75
Andrus Hamilton 13
Inscription
Aged 61 years, 2 month, 29 days. Dr. J.L. Hamilton
Gravesite Details
Surgeon, CSA
Family Members
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