Background
Hamilton, John Marshall was born on May 28, 1847 in Ridgewood, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel and Nancy (McMorris) Hamilton.
Hamilton, John Marshall was born on May 28, 1847 in Ridgewood, Ohio, United States. Son of Samuel and Nancy (McMorris) Hamilton.
Graduate Ohio Wesleyan University, 1866. Studied law: m.
Admitted to bar, 1870. Practiced in Bloomington. Member Illinois senate, 1876-1880.
Lieutenant governor, 1880-1882.
Governor, 1882-1884, to fill remainder of term of Governor Cullom, who was elected to the United States Senate. Resumed law practice, 1885.
Later removed to Chicago.
Member Illinois senate, 1876-1880.