Andrew Holman Hamilton (June 7, 1834 – May 9, 1895) was an American lawyer and politician who served two terms as a politician from Indiana who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1875 to 1879.
Andrew Hamilton | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Walpole G. Colerick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew Holman Hamilton June 7, 1834 Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1895 (aged 60) Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S |
| Resting place | Lindenwood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Wabash College Harvard University |
Early life and career
editHe was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, June 7, 1834, the oldest son of Allen Hamilton, an Irish immigrant and local banker.[1] Hamilton attended the common schools and graduated from Wabash College in Crawfordsville in 1854. Hamilton studied law at Harvard University. After being admitted to the bar in 1859, he began to practice law in Fort Wayne.
Personal life
editHamilton married Phoebe Taber in 1851. The couple had five children.[2]
He is the uncle of Edith Hamilton and Alice Hamilton.[3]
Political career
editHe was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-fourth and Forty-fifth Congresses (March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1879). After his term in the House, he resumed the practice of law.
Death
editHamilton died in Fort Wayne on May 9, 1895. He is interred in Lindenwood Cemetery.
References
edit- ^ "Hamilton family. Additional papers of the Hamilton family, 1850-1994: A Finding Aid". Archived from the original on 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
- ^ "Hamilton family. Additional papers of the Hamilton family, 1850-1994: A Finding Aid". Archived from the original on 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
- ^ "Hamilton family. Additional papers of the Hamilton family, 1850-1994: A Finding Aid". Archived from the original on 2018-07-03. Retrieved 2018-05-27.
- United States Congress. "Andrew H. Hamilton (id: H000102)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
