Minnie Belle BENHAM

Female 1868 - 1957  (88 years)


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  • Name Minnie Belle BENHAM 
    Born Oct 1868  Fostoria, Seneca Co., Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Alt DOB: 1870 Ref: Census 1920.
    Gender Female 
    Died 26 Mar 1957  Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 5 Dec 1958  Oak Hill Cemetery Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Sec W, Lot 28, Rt. 4. Buried with husband Walter A Hamilton.
    Person ID I228  Richard Patterson NJ & ON
    Last Modified 22 Feb 2018 

    Family Walter Alexander HAMILTON
              b. 3 Jul 1869, Newaygo, Newago Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 17 Jul 1959, Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 18 Jun 1895  Seneca Co., Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Marion Helena HAMILTON
              b. 24 Jul 1898, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. Jun 1984, Ventura, California Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years)
     2. Mildred Anna HAMILTON
              b. 19 Aug 1902, Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location
              d. 7 Dec 1940, Kalamazoo, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 38 years)
     3. Laura Ethel HAMILTON
              b. 30 Nov 1910
              d. 17 May 2002, Chase, Lake County, Michigan Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
    Last Modified 28 Dec 2017 
    Family ID F373  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • . 1896 Feb 23, Sunday - A Washington Party - Miss Molly Gibbs gave a Lady Washington party Sat. afternoon complimentary to Dorotheas Jeffers' ninth birthday. The following characters were represented: Mrs. Alex Hamilton. Light refreshments were served in ye olden style.
      . 1899 Jun 7 - Late Monday evening 2 men covered with white sheets entered the home of Mrs. Walter Hamilton at Owosso & so thoroughly frightened here that she is now hopelessly insane. Ref: Daily Telegram.

      . 1900 Jun 9 Census Grand Rapids, MI: Nephew Frank Benham residing with Minnie & Walter Hamilton.

      News-Palladium (Benton Harbor, Michigan)
      . 1907 October 24 - St. Joseph, George Benham has returned to Fostoria, O. after a visit with his daughter, Mrs. Walter Hamilton.

      . 1910 February 10 -News of St. Joseph - Mrs. Walter Hamilton has returned from a visit in Toledo & Fostoria, O.

      . 1910 December 29 - Mr & Mrs. Walter A Hamilton have as their guest, Miss Lillian Benham of Fostoria, O.

      . 1911 Feb 13 - Honor Mrs. Kreher. Honor Mrs. Wm. Kreher, who leaves for Owosso the last of the week. Mrs. Walter Hamilton & Mrs W J French charmingly entertained at a thimble party Saturday afternoon at the home of the former on Main St. 25 ladies assembled to enjoy, the opportunity of passing the afternoon with Mrs. Kreher & delightful social intercourse combined with the pleasant employment of needlework occupied the hours enjoyably. Bouquets of carnations graced the rooms & the delightful affair was brought to a close with the serving of refreshments.

      . 1911 July 28 - FOR MRS. HAMILTON, In compliment to Mrs. Walter A Hamilton, who leaves next week to make her home in Kalamazoo. Mrs. E M Plumb & Mrs. Mrs. Wm. H Badour entertained 25 ladies yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Plumb on Broad St. The pretty rooms were made very attractive with large bouquets of sweet peas & golden glow nasturtiums. They after spent rapidly in a social manner, during which the ladies were employed with needlework. Refreshments of ice cream & assorted cakes were served.

      . 1911 August 3 - FAREWELL FUNCTION Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Frank S Morse, Mrs. Fred W Ormsley & Mrs Willis J French will entertain in honor of Mrs. Walter A Hamilton & Mrs. U W Welsh who leave the city next week. The air will be given at the home of Mrs. French on Lake Blvd. & the guests will number fifty.

      . 1911 Feb 9 - With Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Walter Hamilton & Mrs. Louis E Finn entertained the Ladies Aid Society of the 1st Methodist church, Wed. afternoon at the home of the former. The regular business was disposed of & the remainder of the afternoon was passed wit the sewing of carpet rags. Plans were also made for the annual chicken pie dinner given by the ladies on February 22.

      . 1911 Nov 10 - The WCTU met with Mrs. Walter Hamilton, Wed of this Week.
      . 1912 Jan 26 - Riverside. Mr & Mrs. Walter Hamilton & children attended the funeral of the late M D Trim of Bangor, Monday.
      . 1913 Feb 5 - The Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church will meet with Mrs. Walter Hamilton, on Summer street, this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
      . 1915 Dec 14 - Mrs. C HERFORD CLARK of New York city is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Walter A Hamilton.

      . 1918 Apr 29 - Mrs. Walter Hamilton & little daughter, Mildred, returned Saturday afternoon form the south.

      . 1916 Sep 9 - Mrs. Walter Hamilton will entertain a company of 12 ladies from Battle Creek at a weekend party at her home on West Dutton St.
      . 1916 Sep 9 - Mrs. Will Hamilton of Bangor will be the week end guest of Mrs. Walter Hamilton.
      Ref: Kalamazoo Gazette.

      . 1915 Jun 23 - Realty Transfers: Walter Hamilton & wife to Walter F Whitford & wife, land in section 24, Kalamazoo $1.00.
      . 1920 Mar 23 Tues. - W A Hamilton co, general retail jewelry business, succeeds W A Hamilton. The new corporation is capitalized at $5,000 & the original incorporators are W A Hamilton, Mrs M B Hamilton & Marion H Hamilton.
      . 1920 Oct 10 - Ladies Library Plans Program the the Season: (many names) Mrs. Walter Hamilton.
      . 1921 Jul 31, Mrs. Walter Hamilton was in from West lake, Thursday for the day. Ref: Kalamazoo Gazette.
      . 1921 Oct 1 - Ladies Library Club Begins Seasons's Program on Monday, Standing committee for Social committee: Mrs. Walter Hamilton.
      . 1922 Aug 4 Fri. - Mr & Mrs W A Hamilton & daughter Mildred will leave Sunday morning for a motoring trip through the cast where they will visit at Kingston, NY & Stamford Conn.
      . 1922 Oct 30 Mon. - Mr & Mrs W A Hamilton & dau., Mildred, motored to Culver Friday evening for the week end where they attended the Kemper-Culver football game Sat. afternoon.

      . 1941 May 12 - ... two sister of Mrs. Walter Hamilton, of Lansing & Mrs Paul Harper, (Berry?), Mich. Funeral services will be conducted. 3 p.m. Wednesday. - - -