Background
Hamilton, John was born on February 19, 1843 in Juniata Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Hugh and Sarah Gettys (McDowell) Hamilton.
Hamilton, John was born on February 19, 1843 in Juniata Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Hugh and Sarah Gettys (McDowell) Hamilton.
Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State College, 1871, M.A.S., 1872.
Was member Juniata cavalry before Civil War. Served in 1st Pennsylvania Reserve Volunteer Cavalry, 1861-1864, private to sergeant major, in Army of Potomac. Professor agriculture, 1871-1880, business manager and treasurer, 1874-1886, treasurer, 1874-1911, Pennsylvania State College Deputy secretary agriculture of Pennsylvania, 1895-1899, secretary agriculture of Pennsylvania, 1899-1903.
Farmers’ institute specialist, unites states department of Agriculture, 1903-January 1, 1914.
Director Thompson Land & Coal Company.
Member Union Veteran Legion.
Married Elizabeth McFarlane Thompson, October 27, 1875.