Sunday's Obituary - HAMILTON, Robert Clifton (1861-1911), Elizabeth (BAUMGARTEN) (1867-1943)

HAMILTON, Robert Clifton (1861-1911)
Thursday July 27, 1911
Lockport News.
OBITUARY
HAMILTON
R.C. Hamilton died very suddenly at his home in the north part of the city Wednesday evening, July 26, aged about 55 years. Death was due to a rupture of the gall bladder. The surviving relatives are a widow, three sons and four daughters.

Thursday August 3, 1911
OBITUARY
HAMILTON
Mr. Robert C. Hamilton died at his home on Second and Jefferson streets in Lockport about 7:30 o'clock, Wednesday evening, July 26, 1911, aged about 50 years.
Mr. Hamilton had not been feeling well for some time, but did not complain much. Wednesday morning he left home about nine o'clock to do some work at the Leiser home northeast of the city. When near the Carlson woods he became dizzy. After a short rest he returned home arriving there about 2 p.m. Medical aid was summoned but he was not considered dangerously ill until later in the day. He died of internal hemorrhages.
Mr. Hamilton was born in Canada, March 12, 1861, and came to this part of the country while a boy. He learned the carpenter trade and was an excellent workman. He was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Baumgartner of Lockport, Dec. 28, 1885. They would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary had he lived until December.
Besides the widow there are eleven children: Albert C. Hamilton (married), Edward, Robert,Harry and Martin of Lockport; Mrs. Thomas (Florence) Morey, of Marseilles; Elsie, Gertrude, Kathleen Hamilton of Lockport, Mildred and Mabelle of Lockport
The funeral took place Saturday at 2 p.m. from the house and 2:30 from the Congregational church. Interment at Lockport cemetery.

Lockport News, "OBITUARY - HAMILTON," obituary, Lockport Phoenix-Advertiser, 3 August 1911, vol 36, no 31. microfilm. Lockport Branch DesPlaines Valley Public Library District, Lockport, Illinois.

HAMILTON, Elizabeth BAUMGARTEN (1867-1943)
Deaths
HAMILTON-Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, 76 years old, died at her home, 202 Jefferson street, Lockport, this morning. Survived are ten children. They are: Mrs. Florence Morey of Marseilles, Ill., Albert C. Hamilton of New Lenox, Mrs. Katherine Kreiger of Huntley, Ill., Seaman First Class Harry Hamilton stationed with the United States Navy at Glenview, Mrs. Elsie Kirchner, Mrs. Gertrude Devine, Robert Hamilton, Mrs. Mildred Bankroff, Martin and Mable, all of Lockport; one sister, Mrs. Anna Hill, of Downers Grove, Ill.; also 30 grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren. The body has been removed to the Goodale Funeral Home, where friends may call after 1 o'clock Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and in St. Paul's Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Walter Rehold, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lockport cemetery.

Today In Lockport
By
Lorraine Mackin
Telephone Lockport 346
Lockport, Dec. 2-Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, 76 years old, a life long resident of Lockport, died at her home, 202 Jefferson street, this morning after a short illness.
She was born in Lockport Aug. 31, 1867; and had been an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran church and Aid society.
Surviving are ten children, Mrs. Florence Morey of Marseilles, Ill., Albert C. Hamilton of New Lenox, Mrs. Katherine Kreiger of Huntley, Ill., Seaman First Class Harry Hamilton, stationed with the navy at Glenview; Mrs. Elsie Kirchner, Mrs. Gertrude Devine, Robert Hamilton, Mrs. Mildred Bankroff, Martin and Mable, all of Lockport, a sister, Mrs. Anna Hill of Downers Grove, 36 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.
The body is at the Goodale funeral home, where friends may call after 1 o'clock Friday afternoon. The funeral will be held from the funeral home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and to St. Paul's Lutheran church at 2:30. The Rev. Walter R?hold will officiate. Burial will be in the Lockport cemetery.

Lorraine Machin, "Today in Lockport," obituary, Joliet Herald-News, 2 December 1943, Vol XXXX, No. 12, page 23. microfilm. Joliet Public Library, Joliet, Illinois.

Who is Stephen Shuler in the 1860 U.S. census?

In the 1860 U.S. population schedule census, Stephen Shuler is enumerated with Ann Shuler. Who is Stephen Shuler? The census is for Lockport, Will County, Illinois. Stephen would have been born about 1859. During past interviews with family members, no one remembers an infant named Stephen.

The 1850, 1860, and 1870 U.S. censuses are relationship clues only. They do NOT state the relationship to the head of the house as found in future censuses. From the census page it is impossible to state that the seven names below Ann Shuler are her children. Other documents offer relationship information that John, Elizabeth, Charles, Mary, Caroline, and Agnes are her descendents. But, who is Stephen?

Several possibilities:

• ·         Stephen died as an infant. Infant graves have been found, but none are unaccounted.
• ·         In 1870, Stephen Kirchner lived in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. The Kirchner surname pops up while researching collateral kin. Could this be a relative visiting the home?
• ·         Eunice Gooding, 43, was enumerated next to Ann Shuler, 41, they be neighbors and friends? The Schuler property on Madison Street, Lockport, was originally owned by Gooding. This researcher has linked a Stephen Gooding to the Lockport family. Could this be the neighbor child playing next door at the Shuler home?
• ·         Remember, Ann’s native language is German. She may not have understood the enumerator’s question.

The answer to this question is very elusive. But as a researcher, I must NOT jump to conclusions and say that Stephen is the son of Ann.

Sunday's Obituary - Elizabeth Hamilton, nee Baumgarten (1867-1943)

Joliet Herald-News, 2 December 1943, vol XXXX, no. 12

Today In Lockport

By

Lorraine Mackin

Telephone Lockport 346 

  Lockport, Dec. 2-Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, 76 years old, a life long resident of Lockport, died at her home, 202 Jefferson street, this morning after a short illness.

  She was born in Lockport Aug. 31, 1867; and had been an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran church and Aid society.

  Surviving are ten children, Mrs. Florence Morey of Marseilles, Ill., Albert C. Hamilton of New Lenox, Mrs. Katherine Kreiger of Huntley, Ill., Seaman First Class Harry Hamilton, stationed with the navy at Glenview; Mrs. Elsie Kirchner, Mrs. Gertrude Devine, Robert Hamilton, Mrs. Mildred Bankroff, Martin and

Mable, all of Lockport, a sister, Mrs. Anna Hill of Downers Grove, 36 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren.

  The body is at the Goodale funeral home, where friends may call after 1 o'clock Friday afternoon. The funeral will be held from the funeral home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and to St. Paul's Lutheran church at 2:30. The Rev. Walter R?hold will officiate. Burial will be in the Lockport cemetery.

Joliet Herald-News, 2 December 1943, vol XXXX, no. 12, pg 23.

DEATHS

HAMILTON-Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, 76 years old, died at her home, 202 Jefferson street, Lockport, this morning. Survived are ten children. They are: Mrs. Florence Morey of Marseilles, Ill., Albert C. Hamilton of New Lenox, Mrs. Katherine Kreiger of Huntley, Ill. Seaman First Class Harry Hamilton stationed with the United States Navy at Glenview, Mrs. Elsie Kirchner, Mrs. Gertrude Devine, Robert Hamilton, Mrs. Mildred Bankroff, Martin and Mable, all of Lockport; one sister, Mrs. Anna Hill, of Downers Grove, Ill.; also 30 grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren. The body has been removed to the Goodale Funeral Home, where friends may call after 1 o'clock Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock and in St. Paul's Lutheran church at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. Walter Rehold, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the Lockport cemetery.