Posted on: GreenLake Co. Wi Obits Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/GreenLakeObits/76 Surname: Hamer, Ross, Jones, Horton, Palmer ------------------------- From the Portage Daily Register January 9, 1914: Thomas Hamer, After an illness of four weeks, during which time he was confined to his bed with the best of doctor's and nurses's care, Thomas Hamer passed away Jan. 4 at five o'clock a.m. at his home at Dalton, at the age of 59 years, 6 months and 27 days. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife and three children -- Willia [hard to read] of Dalton, Mrs. M.E. Ross of Dalton and Ellery at home -- three granddaughters, a sister, Mrs. David Jones of Kingston, a half brother, James Hamer of Kingston, and a half sister, Mrs. R.D. Horton of El Paso, Tex. His only grandson died suddenly five months ago and it was a great shock to him. The deceased was born in Newtown, Montgomerysears, North Wales, June 8, 1854, and came to America when five years old. In 1879 he was married to Sarah R. Palmer. They have resided on their farm all their lives. Mr. Hamer was a highly respected citizen and died with his faith resting in God. The members of his family are held in high esteem. The funeral was held Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 12:30 o'clock at the home and from the Dalton church. Rev. Jaquith of Kingston and Rev. Alager [hard to read] pastor of the Dalton church officiating. The interment was in Greenwood cemetery.