Details for Jeff Hamilton
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5027002745
Data
| Marker Number | 2745 |
| Atlas Number | 5027002745 |
| Marker Title | Jeff Hamilton |
| Index Entry | Hamilton, Jeff |
| Address | |
| City | Belton |
| County | Bell |
| UTM Zone | 14 |
| UTM Easting | 649416 |
| UTM Northing | 3435310 |
| Subject Codes | African American topics; Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas |
| Marker Year | 1976 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | No |
| Marker Location | East Belton Cemetery, Taylor's Valley Rd, Belton (grave is in middle - eastern part of cemetery) |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | grave marker |
| Marker Text | Jeff Hamilton (d. April 3, 1941) A Kentucky-born slave who was brought to Texas as a child, Jeff Hamilton became San Houston's personal servant, companion of his young sons, and a trusted member of his household. Hamilton served Houston while he was governor, 1859-1861, and until his death in 1863. Later Hamilton worked for many years as the custodian of Mary Hardin-Baylor College. A resident of the Temple-Belton area of over 50 years, he was married and had eleven children. Recorded - 1976 |