1841 May 1: Born in Holmes Co., OH. (2)

1865: Move to Owen Co., IN because of Elizabeth's failing health. (1)

Elizabeth Nahrgang Hamilton dies in Owen Co. IN. (1)

1860: US Census (to appear)

1866: Benjamin Franklin Hamilton marries Catherine Holley. (1,4)

  1867 Feb 15: Anna May/Mary Ann
  1868 Oct  5: William A.
  1870 Aug 27: Elias Jacob/
               Elijah (Eli)
  1872 Mar  7: John Henry
  1873 Oct 30: Charles Edward
  1875 Sep 10: Louisa Margaret
  1877 Aug 18: Nathaniel Ira
  1880 Mar  2: Susan Elizabeth
  1883 Mar 25: Edwin Arthur

1868: B. F. ordained to the ministry by Bishop Daniel Brundage. (1)

1869: Moves to Livingston Co., IL. (1)

1870: US Census (to appear)

1880: US Census (to appear)

1883: Moves to Cherokee Co., KS. (1)

Moves to Marion Co., KS, and lives the rest of his life there. (1)

1887: B. F. is ordained to the office of bishop by Bishop Daniel Brundage. (1)