Hamilton, James L., 1799-1879

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James L. Hamilton was born in 1799 and lived in Leesburg, Va., in the early to mid-19th century. Llittle information is available about him during this time period. Around 1848 Hamilton moved to Baltimore, Md., with his wife, Hannah (ca. 1822-n.d.), and children Elizabeth (ca. 1845-n.d.) and Israel (ca. 1848-n.d.). In Baltimore he developed his business making and marketing a patent medicine, which he called the "Virginia Remedy," for stomach, throat, and lung problems. James L. Hamilton died 28 Oct. 1879.

From the description of James L. Hamilton letter, 1848 Aug. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 720276202

James L. Hamilton was born in 1799 and lived in Leesburg, Virginia in the early to mid-19th century; little information is available about him during this time period. Around 1848 Hamilton moved to Baltimore, Maryland, with his wife, Hannah (ca. 1822-n.d.), and children Elizabeth (ca. 1845-n.d.) and Israel (ca. 1848-n.d.). In Baltimore he developed his business making and marketing a patent medicine, which he called the "Virginia Remedy," for stomach, throat and lung problems. James L. Hamilton died 28 October 1879.

From the guide to the James L. Hamilton Letter, 30 August 1848, (Thomas Balch Library)

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Birth 1799

Death 1879-10-28

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