William S. Hamilton

1797–1850 (age 53)

Pioneer

Photograph of William S. Hamilton

Biography

William S. Hamilton, son of Alexander Hamilton, took his restless energy Westward, becoming a pioneer in the Illinois and Wisconsin territories who advocated for responsible settlements and the careful exploration of new mineral lands.

He later traveled to California, where his life among early prospecting communities ended in Sacramento Historic City Cemetery, a testament to the frontier paths he chose.

Also buried at Sacramento Historic City Cemetery

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1813–1878 (age 65)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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Lewis Keseberg
1814–1895 (age 81)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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Charles Henry Gilman
1845–1909 (age 64)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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C. G. W. French
1822–1891 (age 69)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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Grove L. Johnson
1841–1926 (age 85)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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Edwin B. Crocker
1818–1875 (age 57)
Sacramento Historic City Cemetery
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1759–1815 (age 56)
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1801–1852 (age 51)
Salt Lake City Cemetery
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