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Robert Sherman Hamilton (December 25, 1865 – August 7, 1940) was an American politician and lawyer.

Hamilton was born near Marissa, Illinois. He went to the public schools and to Marissa Academy. Hamilton taught school at Marissa Academy. Hamilton graduated from Monmouth College in 1892. He studied law and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 1895. Hamilton practiced law in Marissa, Illinois and was a Republican. He served in the Illinois Senate from 1903 until 1911 and served as president pro tempore of the senate. Hamilton died in Marissa, Illinois.[1][2][3]

Notes

  1. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1909-1910,' Biographical Sketch of Robert S. Hamilton, pg. 244-245
  2. ^ 'Marissa Its People and History 1867 100 Years 1967,' Marissa Centennial, Inc., Everett Vollert-president, Biographical Sketch of Robert Sherman Hamilton, pg. 18
  3. ^ 'Ex-State Senator Dies in Marissa,' The Decatur Daily Review (Illinois), August 8, 1940, pg. 1
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