Hamilton, Orlo P.

HAMILTON

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Date: 6/29/2021 at 11:39:38

History of Warren County, Iowa from Its Earliest Settlement to 1908, by Rev. W. C. Martin, Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, Illinois, 1908, p.790

ORLO P. HAMILTON
O. P. Hamilton, who for a number of years was identified with the edu­cational interests of Warren County, is now the owner of a well improved farm of one hundred and twenty acres, situated on section 19, White Breast Township, where he is carrying on general agricultural pursuits and stock-raising. He was born in this township, May 19, 1868, a son of Silas and Nancy Jane (Lewin) Hamilton. The former was born in the Buckeye state in 1822 and came to Iowa in 1840, at which time be located in Burlington. He was there married to Miss Nancy Jane Lewin, who was born in Indiana in 1828, a daughter of Squire Lewin, who removed to Burlington in 1834 and there assisted in the erection of the first house in the town. He removed to Clarke County, Iowa, in 1854, while in 1865 he made his way to Warren County, locating on a farm near Lacona in White Breast Township. There he reared his family and died on his farm in 1896. His wife still survives and has now reached the age of eighty years, being one of the few remaining old settlers of this district.
O. P. Hamilton was reared on his father's farm and began his education in the public schools of Lacona, while later he pursued a course of study in Simpson College, at Indianola. Following the completion of his education in the latter institution he engaged in teaching in the public and graded schools, following that vocation for twelve consecutive years. He then established a home of his own by his marriage in Indianola, December 24, 1897, to Miss Nettie Barker, a daughter of J. H. Barker, of that city. Mrs. Hamilton was born in Wapello County, Iowa, but was reared and educated in Warren County.
Following his marriage Mr. Hamilton located on a farm in Liberty Township, whereon he made his home for a few years, and then took up his abode on a farm in White Breast Township, while in 1907 he purchased his present tract, comprising one hundred and twenty acres, situated on section 19, White Breast Township. He is here giving his time and attention to gen­eral agricultural pursuits and also raises and feeds stock. He is methodical in carrying on his business affairs and his excellent judgment and good man­agement constitute the basis of his success.
The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton has been blessed with five chil­dren, of whom four survive, namely: Edna V., Clarence J., Mary and Inez Arabelle. Mr. Hamilton's study of the political questions and issues of the day has led him to give stalwart support to the democracy. He has served as a delegate to county conventions and for two years has acted as assessor of the township. He has also been identified with the school board for several years. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Mr. Hamilton is serving as a trustee. His fraternal relations are with the Ancient Order of United Workmen. His success has been by no means the result of fortunate circumstances. It has come to him through thrift, energy and economy, directed by an evenly balanced mind and by honorable business methods.