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The Madison County Times
Friday, 25 September, 1908

         HAMILTON COTTON died at his late home at Chittenango Station
       early Wednesday morning from old age. For the past two years he
       has been in poor health, suffering a great deal with his heart,
       but up to within a few days ago had been able to be about the
       house and out of doors and apparently strong. In the death of
       MR. COTTON this vicinity loses one of its oldest residents,
       all of his life having been spent here.
       
         MR. COTTON was born in Cottons Corners 87 years ago and was
       the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. COTTON. In 1841 he married Miss
       MARY ADAMS of Canastota who lived until 1869 and was survived
       by one son, CHARLES and one daughter, MRS. J. E. HOLLISTER.
       Later he married MRS. EDWARD R. SIMONS, widow of the late ED-
       WARD R. SIMONS of Chittenango Station, who survives him. MR.
       COTTON lived for over 55 years on the old COTTON homestead at
       Cottons Corners but for the past two years has lived on the
       Lakeport road at Chittenango Station.
       
         Up to two years ago he was engaged in farming and always
       known as an excellent farmer, industrious and prosperous and
       widely known throughout this part of the country. He was a
       good citizen and a splendid neighbor. Two sisters, MRS C. C.
       COOPER and MRS. ABNER SCHNELL of Canastota also survive.
       
         The funeral services will be held from the home on Satur-
       day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, the Rev. J. Elmer Russell
       officiating. Burial will be made in Oakwood cemetery.
       
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