Individual Details
Oliver Perry Hamilton Sr
(8 Jan 1825 - 22 Jul 1864)
Oliver Pery Hamilton was born in Celina, Jackson county (now Clay county) Tennessee Jan 8 1825 to Adam C Hamilton and Sarah E Atterbury. The family farmed large tracts of land just south of Celina which included several slaves. In 1848 Oliver married Helen Kirkpatrick b. 1829 d. 1871 and had seven children. On Dec 21 1862 he formed and joined a Confederate Battalion of men mostly from Jackson county which included family members. The battalion was called Hamilton's Battalion and was mustered into service April 11 1863. He was first elected as Major then made Lieutenant Colonel on July 1 1863. He was captured at Celina on March 18 1864. He was sent to Louisville Kentucky on March 25 1864 then transfered to Lexington July 10 1864. For a unknown reason he was shot and killed by a guard July 22 1864. He is buried in the Lexington National cemetery in Lexinton Kentucky. Follwing his death the battalion was called Shaw's Battalion after Major Joseph Shaw his second in command.
Events
| Birth | 8 Jan 1825 | Jackson Co., Tennessee |  | ||
| Marriage | 20 May 1849 | Helen Kirkpatrick | | ||
| Death | 22 Jul 1864 | Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky | | ||
| Burial | Lexington National Cemetery, Lexington, Fayette Co., Kentucky | |
Families
| Spouse | Helen Kirkpatrick (1829 - 1871) |
| Child | Colleen Penny Hamilton ( - ) |
Endnotes
3. Genealogical Records of the Kirkpatrick Families, Compiled for Dr. S. B. Kirkpatrick By Asa C. Elliott, El Paso, Texas, 1942--Revised 1959 by Dr. B. A. Kirkpatrick, Taylor, Texas.