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Jones S. Hamilton
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Jones Stewart Hamilton (April 19, 1833 – January 21, 1907) was an American sheriff, state senator, businessman and Confederate veteran who became a millionaire through investments in railroads run by convicts he leased after the war. His mansion is the namesake of Belhaven University.
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Jones Stewart Hamilton | |
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Mississippi State Senator | |
In office 1884–1888 | |
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Born | (1833-04-19)April 19, 1833 Wilkinson County, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | January 21, 1907(1907-01-21) (aged 73) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | Caroline Augusta Stewart Fannie Buck |
Relations | Duncan Stewart (maternal grandfather) |
Children | 5 sons, 2 daughters |
Parent(s) | William Hamilton Eliza Stewart |
Residence | Belhaven |
Alma mater | Centenary College of Louisiana at Jackson |
Occupation | Businessman |
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Years of service | 1861–1865 |
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