​Jeff Hamilton
​(d. April 3, 1861)

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Marker Text: ​ A Kentucky-born slave who was brought to Texas as a child, Jeff Hamilton became Sam Houston's personal servant, companion of his young sons, and a trusted member of his household. Hamilton served Houston while he was governor, 1859-1861, and until his death in 1863. Later Hamilton worked for many years as the custodian of Mary Hardin-Baylor College. A resident of the Temple-Belton area for over 50 years, he was married and had eleven children. (1976)

Marker No: 2745

Grave Marker 

Geographic: 31.042000, -97.434280

Location: East Belton Cemetery, Taylor's Valley Road, Belton