by Karen Yvonne Hamilton, 2025
Ethel Madelyn Hamilton was born on August 23, 1914, in Key West, Florida, to Eugene Joseph ‘King Gene’ HAMILTON (1883-1966) and Rebecca Elizabeth JOHNSON (1887-1947).
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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
- Rosalie M. was born on May 10, 1911
- Eugene Joseph ‘Josie’ was born on November 12, 1913
- Irene Elizabeth was born on May 21, 1917
- Roy Philip was born on January 21, 1921
- Eugene Mervin was born on May 4, 1923
In 1920, Irene lived with her parents and siblings on one of the islands in the Florida Everglades.
The family is listed on the 1930 Key West census as living at 1415 ___ St. Key West, FL. (unable to read street name)
MARRIAGE
Ethel Madelyn Hamilton married Ralph Eugene Knowles in Key West, Florida, on February 20, 1932.
CHILDREN
- James ‘Butterball’ Wilbur was born on December 7, 1932, in Key West, Florida.
Ethel later married Frank LOWE and they had two children:
- Frances Lowe
- Jack Lowe
DEATH
Ethel Madelyn Hamilton died on December 31, 1964, in Naples, Florida, when she was 50 years old. She was laid to rest in the Ft Myers Cemetery in Ft Myers, Florida.
SOURCES
1920 United States Federal Census; 1930 United States Federal Census; 1935 United States Federal Census; Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001; Florida, County Marriage Records, 1823-1982; U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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