The following was extracted from Where The Trails Cross - Volume 26:1 Fall of 1995
By Brad L. Bettenhausen
| Lot | Original Plat Map Notations | Name and/or Marker Information | Other Comments |
| 16 | Wm. {William} Hamilton | Alma G. Hamilton June 9, 1857 - June 7, 1954 John Hamilton William Hamilton ? Hamilton Dr. Chester Morris J.P. & Margaret Roberson Mary Briggs |
Alma G. Hamilton - Per undated map at Midlothian Library. Stone read by Bremen HS. Stone gone before May 14, 1994 {nee Lucas (George) wife of John (William)} Per undated map at Midlothian Library. Mention in "Pioneers In Peaceful Rest" Obituary on file SSGHS. John Hamilton July 27, 1842 - November 28, 1925 Buried: December 2, 1925. William Hamilton - Mention in "Pioneers In Peaceful Rest" {see also lot 60} ? Hamilton - Per undated map at Midlothian Library (possibly family stone.) Dr. Chester Morris - Per undated map at Midlothian Library {Husband of Emily Clara Hamilton (John)} J.P. & Margaret Roberson - Per undated map at Midlothian Library {Margaret nee Hamilton (William Sr.)} Mary Briggs - Per undated map at Midlothian Library {nee Hamilton (William Sr.) wife of Wesley Briggs} |
Census Records
| Year | Surname | Given Name(s) | County | State | Page | Township or other info | Record Type | Database | ID # |
| 1870 | Hamilton | John | Cook County | IL | 041 | Bremen | Federal Population Schedule | IL 1870 Federal Census Index | IL01746853 |
| Year | Surname | Given Name(s) | County | State | Page | Township or other info | Record Type | Database | ID # |
| 1840 | Hamilton | William | Cook County | IL | Saganaski Precinct | Federal Population Schedule | IL 1840 Federal Census Index | IL43019427 |
| Year | Surname | Given Name(s) | County | State | Page | Township or other info | Record Type | Database | ID # |
| 1850 | Hamilton | William | Cook County | IL | 029 | Bremen Township | Federal Population Schedule | IL 1850 Federal Census Index | ILS7a2217004 |
| Year | Surname | Given Name(s) | County | State | Page | Township or other info | Record Type | Database | ID # |
| 1850 | Hamilton | William | Cook County | IL | 029 | Bremen Township | Federal Population Schedule | IL 1850 Federal Census Index | ILS7a2217069 |
| Year | Surname | Given Name(s) | County | State | Page | Township or other info | Record Type | Database | ID # |
| 1860 | Hamilton | William | Cook County | IL | 509 | Bremen Township | Federal Population Schedule | IL 1860 Federal Census Index | IL38134903 |
| Year | Surname | Given Name(s) | County | State | Page | Township or other info | Record Type | Database | ID # |
| 1870 | Hamilton | William | Cook County | IL | 041 | Bremen | Federal Population Schedule | IL 1870 Federal Census Index | IL01746889 |
| Year | Surname | Given Name(s) | County | State | Page | Township or other info | Record Type | Database | ID # |
| 1880 | Hamilton | William | Cook County | IL | 466 | Bremen Village | Federal Population Schedule | IL 1880 Federal Census Index | IL20179815 |
The following was submitted by Brad L. Bettenhausen, President of the Tinley Park Historical Society
Blue Island Sun Standard; June 10, 1954
Mrs. Alma Hamilton -
Mrs. Alma Hamilton, 97, a native of Worth township and formerly of Blue Island, died Monday at West Palm Beach, Florida, where she resided with her daughter, Mrs. Chester H. Morris.
A son, John E. Hamilton, resides in California.
She was the grandmother of Susan and Jane.
At rest at the funeral home at 13050 Greenwood, where services were held this morning at 11 with Rev Wallace Ault, pastor of the First Congregational church officiating. Interment was at Bachelor Grove cemetery.
The following was extracted from Where The Trails Cross - Volume 26:1 Fall of 1995
By Brad L. Bettenhausen
Blue Island Sun-Standard - December 3, 1925
John Hamilton, for many years a resident of Bachelor's Grove and later of Blue Island, died at his home, 174 Walnut street, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 28th. He was one of the oldest settlers of Bremen Township, being born there July 27, 1842, living on a farm next to the Midlothian Country Club, until 1903, when the family moved to Blue Island. With his wonderful philosophy of life, his kindly disposition, he spread cheer along his path and made many warm friends by whom his loss will be keenly felt. He is survived by his widow, Alma G., his daughter, Mrs. Chester H Morris of Chicago and his son, John Emerson of San Francisco. Another daughter, Florence, wife of Edward J. Rohrer of this city, died 4 years ago in San Diego. Funeral services were held yesterday (Wednesday) from the late residence, 174 Walnut street, conducted by Rev. Rufus A White, pastor of the Liberal church of Englewood. Interment was in Bachelor's Grove cemetery.
The following was submitted by Ray Johnson of hauntdetective.com
Copy of original newspaper article sent in by Matt Galik of Mokena, Illinois.
Chicago Tribune - November 29, 1925
HAMILTON - John Hamilton, Nov. 28, dearly beloved husband of Alma G., devoted father of Emily H. Morris of Chicago, John Emerson of San Francisco, and the late Florence Rohrer of San Diego. Funeral services at 174 Walnut St., Blue Island, Tuesday at 2:30. Interment Bachelors' Grove cemetery.
Bremen High School Bicentennial History Project 1976
The following was extracted from www.ssghs.org
BRIGGS, WESLEY - BATCHELOR
The following was extracted from www.findagrave.com
Information submitted by Brandi Dudlicek
Birth: Aug., 1829
New York, USA
Death: unknown
He appears on the 1900 US Census (taken on 7 Jun 1900). He was living with his brother, Sydney, in Bremen Township. Unable to find him on the 1910 US Census.
He was a U.S. Civil War Soldier. Here's that information:
Name: Wesley A Briggs
Residence: Thornton, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 8 Jun 1862
Rank at enlistment: Wagoner
State Served: Illinois
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company Battery M, Illinois 1st LA Batty M Light Artillery Battery on 12 Aug 1862. Mustered out on 24 Jul 1865 at Chicago, IL.
Sources: Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men
Burial:
Bachelor's Grove Cemetery
Midlothian
Cook County
Illinois, USA
