by Karen Yvonne Hamilton, May 2025
Rosalie M. Hamilton was born on May 10, 1911, in Florida to Eugene Joseph ‘King Gene’ HAMILTON (1883-1966) and Rebecca Elizabeth JOHNSON (1887-1947).
NOTE: Her name is alternately spelled Rosalee and Rosalie. Clarification from family members would be greatly appreciated! As always, CORRECTIONS/ADDITIONS are welcomed!
SIBLINGS
- William Joseph was born on March 5, 1904.
- Nellie Mary was born on November 20, 1905.
- Ellen Cathleen was born on April 2, 1908.
- Eugene Joseph ‘Josie’ was born on November 12, 1913.
- Ethel Madelyn was born on August 23, 1914.
- Irene Elizabeth was born on May 21, 1917.
- Eugene Mervin was born on May 4, 1923.
MARRIAGE
Rosalie M. Hamilton married Salvador Sabino Gomes in Collier, Florida, on May 3, 1924.
CHILDREN
- Virginia Mary Lee was born on November 1, 1926.
- Frank Robert was born on March 19, 1931, in Key West, Florida.
- Paul George was born on February 22, 1937.
RESIDENCES
In 1920, Rosalee lived with her parents and siblings on one of the islands in the Florida Everglades.
In 1930, Rosalee lived on Lostmans River in the Florida Everglades.
In 1935, Rosalee lived with her parents and siblings at 824 Olivia St in Key West, Florida.
In 1940, Rosalee and Salvador lived on Lostmans River in the Florida Everglades with their children, Virginia, Frank, and Paul.
In 1950, Rosalee lived in Naples, Florida with Salvador and son, Paul.
DEATH
Rosalie M. Hamilton died on December 28, 1965, in Naples, Florida, when she was 54 years old.
SOURCES
1920 United States Federal Census; 1930 United States Federal Census; 1940 United States Federal Census; 1950 United States Federal Census; U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current; News-Press Dec 29 1965; photo collection of Paul G. Gomes.
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