... After his wife's death, Mr. Hamilton remained single until 1854, when he was married to Rosanna McCoy. This second union was not productive of children. Mrs. Hamilton is still residing at the old home place. Mr. Hamilton lived to see his children grow to manhood and womanhood, educated and settled for themselves. He died January 13, 1881, at the ripe old age of eighty-six years.
Rosanna (McCoy) Hamilton, the second wife of James E. Hamilton, was a cousin to his first wife. She was well calculated to till the place of her deceased relative, and, under her Christian influence and guidance, the household was conducted in its wonted course. She was a woman of positive character and united with her husband in his various efforts in life. She was a devoted wife and is esteemed as a worthy and excellent woman. ...
