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

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