Person Record

Metadata

Name

Arthur, Hamilton M.

Born

July 20, 1872

Deceased

June 1, 1954

Spouse

Bertha D. Chapman m. 04/25/1898

Father

James Robinson Arthur

Mother

Lettie Steen Arthur

Children

Mrs. Flo A. Caniff
Mrs. Eugene Hudelson
Mrs. Eunice Armstrong
James R. Arthur

Notes

Funeral-Hazelton Methodist Church. Information found at the Daviess County Museum. Binder-Obituaries A-Bi, Book 1, Rm. 303, Shelf 4-5; 2019.FIC.0500; p. 103.

Birthplace

Daviess County, IN

Deceased where

Princeton, IN

Othernames

Ham Arthur

Relationships

One daughter, Olive A. Scott preceded him in death and brothers and sisters deceased are: John F. and Charley Arthur, Laura J. Ricks, Elijah, Martin L. and William Arthur. Surviving brother and sisters are: Mrs. Anna Chappell, Mrs. J.B. Meade, Dr. Maude, Martha R. and A.O. Arthur. There are 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Titles & honors

Dr. Arthur was a member of the Hazelton Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, Rebekah and IOOF lodges and a 49-year member of the OES. Member of the Evansville Scottish Rite. Member of the Gibson County Medical Society and had been honored as a 50-year practicing physician. President of the Gibson County Bank of Princeton. In 1912 the Hazelton State Bank was founded, with Dr.Arthur as president and later the Princeton bank becoming a branch of the Gibson County Bank of Princeton.