Notes:

. 1861 Machr Census Flamborough West Twp., Wenworth Co., Ontario, Rebecca Age 7 b 1854, UC, W. Meth. Labourer.
1870 Aug 5 Census Allegan, Twp. of Filmore Twp., Hamilton, Rebecca, 17y /born 1843 in Canada, parents foreign born. Teacher.

. The Lake Shore Commercial Record Newspaper, for the Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan Area, Pub. every Saturday morning:

. 1855 Apr 24 - Peach Belt Pick Up: Professor Lizzie R Hamilton of Big Rapids is the guest of her brother, Mr. A. Hamilton.
26 Mar., 1886 - From Peach Belt: Miss R. Hamilton, of Big Rapids, is visiting her brother, A. Hamilton.

. Fairview appears to be the only one location in Michigan, Elizabeth & sister Mary Jane Hamilton Wanner resided her in 1903 - there was a narrow gage train line, he town was very small at this time, it was situated wherever the post office was located'.

. 1910 Apr 22-23 Census, Clyde, Allegan Co., Michigan
Rebecca Hamilton, Age 52, born 1858 Canada, Parents Cdn. Landed 1872, Teacher in Public Service, worked 10 weeks in the previous year 1909, Owns house & farm.
Mary J Wanner, Age 69, born Canada, Parents, Cdn. Landed 1867, no occupation, rents.

. It appears from this census that the widow Mary Jane was living with her unmarried sister, E Rebecca Hamilton. More research may provide further information.

. Michigan Development: Capac & Clyde State road was approved on 14 March, 1865 & appropriated 3 sections of State swamp land. The road was to be completed by 1871.
Jennie Walker used to talk about her 'Aunt Sis', implying that Sis was a well known visiter to her brother Richard Hamilton in Erin, Ontario. Did she work in his grocery store?

* Hamilton family photo taken c 1895. Erin, Ontario.

. TAYLOR Cemetery is on Section 4, Ganges Twp. on the east side of highway US-31 about 1 mile north of the Ganges Store. It is a well kept old graveyard.
Recorded for further research:

. 1913 Mar 15 Miss Elizabeth Hamilton of Galien, spent Tuesday evening with Mrs. & Mr. Chas. Miller.
News Palladium, Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Note: Galien is in the Niles-Benton Harbor metro area.

. 1913 Aug 25 - Elizabeth Hamilton received her teacher's certificate conducted by the county board of examiners, held at St. Joseph.

. 1920 May 8 Census, Hartford, Michigan
Lawrence, John C, Head, Age 76, b 1844, Ohio, Father born Canada, mother b. Ohio
Wanner, Mary J, cousin, widow, age 81, b 1839 Canada, parents, b, Ireland & Canada
Elizabeth A. Hamilton, cousin, single, age 64, b 1856 Canada, single, parents. b. Ireland & Canada.

Kalamazoo Gazette Newspaper, Michigan.
. 1918 Apr 23 - Founders' Day At College Observed, Kalamazoo College Monday observed Founders's Day this expertise with began with the first appearance of the seniors in their caps & goes a chapel & need with a reception & program at Bowen Hill in the evening. The annual alumni reception was given Monday evening. Music was furnished by the Gaynor club & Miss Elizabeth Hamilton.
. 1918 Jun 20 - Confer Honors To Collegians 41 Degrees & Many Honors & Prizes Awarded By College: High Honors for the Year: Elizabeth Hamilton.

. 1920 Aug 19 - Kalamazoo. Mrs. Mary Hamilton & sister Elizabeth Hamilton of Hartford both attended the wedding of grandniece Marion Hamilton (Granddau. James Hamilton) to Roy L Risley of Poughkeepsie. Many relatives & friends were present.

. 1920 Sept 5 - Are Ready For School Opening First Day Of School Will Be Next Wednesday, Lake Street School: Elizabeth Hamilton,

. 1921 Nov 8 - Horrified Students Find Teacher Dead At School
Miss Elizabeth Hamilton Dies of Heart Failure at County Center School Before First Pupils Arrive.
Pupils who attend the County Centers School about 5 miles southeast of the city, were horrified this morning on entering the school room to find the body of their teacher lying on the floor dead. The teacher, Miss Elizabeth Hamilton, had gone to the school house only a few minutes before to open the placer the morning session. No ons was with her when she expired. Dr L J Krum was summoned to the school by telephone. On his arrival he said that Miss Hamilton & undoubtedly died instantly & gave heart disease as the cause. It is said that she had suffered for some time from high blood pressure & that occasionally she had complained of feeling as if suffocating.
Miss Hamilton had taught the Country Center school for the past 2 year & was highly regarded by patrons & pupils. The morning she left the home of Mr Mrs C E Denniston, about a quarter of a mile from the school house, with whom she boarded. She had not complained of feeling badly. It was shortly after 8 o'clock when she reach the school house. The body was brought to Turesdale's chapel to await arrangements for the funeral.

. 1921 Nov 9 - Bury County Teacher At Bangor Thursday. The body of Miss Elizabeth Hamilton, teacher in the County Center school who died of heart disease & was discovered by her pupils as they entered the school room Tuesday morning, will be sent to Bangor, where the funeral & burial will take place Thursday.

. 1921 Nov 16 - People's column: Pays tribute to Teacher: R. Elizabeth Hamilton, a life long teacher of Michigan, died November 18, 1921, in her school room in Kalamazoo county. Miss Hamilton began teaching when she was 15 years of age [1869! teacher's collage?] & expert for 2 years when she was physically unable to do so & the years spend in study of various educational institutions, taught continuously until the time of her death. She was 67 years old. Many men & women in this & other states will recall the gentleness, regiment & inspiration of this splendid woman & true teacher. All of her pupils in many places & for the many years would gladly pay a tribute to her memory. Written by Miss Mary Enfield.

. 1922 Aug 17 - 275 Pioneers of County Expired during last Year, according to the report submitted by Kalamazoo County Pioneer society, at the annual region & panic of the organization held at Ramona Park, Long Lake today. Most of those who passed away since the last region had been regular attendants at the annual pioneer gatherings. Rest of the death list follows: Rebecca Hamilton, 67.

. TAYLOR CEMETERY is on Section 4, Ganges Twp. on the east side of highway US-31 about 1 mile north of the Ganges Store. It is a well kept old graveyard. Some inscriptions were copied in 1940 & 41 & revisited in June 1950. Thank you to volunteers Elizabeth Davis, Cornellia Peck & Ruth Robbins Monteith. - - -

Birth:
Alt Name: Sis, and Lizzie R. Hamilton, Rebecca 1870.

Died:
Rebecca E Hamilton, d/o Rebecca Lawrence, Ont. & James Hamilton, Ireland. Aged 67y 1d 0d.1m. COD: apoplexy sudden death.

Buried:
Stone 1854-1921, with her mother Rebecca.