George Anson Hamilton

Background

Hamilton, George Anson was born on December 30, 1843 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Son of Daniel and Elizabeth A. (Beardsley) Hamilton.

Education

Educational public schools.

Career

Signaling service, 1860-1873. Assistant to Professor Moses G. Farmer, a pioneer electrical inventor of New England, 1873-1875. Assistant engineer and engineer Western Union Telegraph Company, at New York City, 1875-1889.

Engineer, Western Electric County, New York City, 1889-1909 (retired).

Achievements

• George Anson Hamilton has been listed as a noteworthy electrical engineer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Institute Electrical Engineers (treasurer, 1895-1930).

Connections

Married Nellie F. Park, December 15, 1880. Children: Corinne F. (Mistress R. H. Smith), Edith A. In telegraph and railway.