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Hamlin L. Edgerton, son of Daniel G. and Mary Elizabeth (Brewer) Edgerton.

Mary E. Brown, daughter of Charles and Ella (Harding) Brown.

Children:

1. Ernest Eugene, b. October 27, 1888; Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO.
2. Bessie Florence, b. December 1889; Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO.
3. Lloyd Gilbert, b. October 24, 1891; Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO.
4. Iva G., b. December 13, 1892; Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO.
5. Mary Louise, b. December 23, 1893; Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO.
6. Wesley John, b. April 4, 1895; Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO.
7. George Hamlin, b. April 6, 1896; Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO.
8. Ruth M., b. November 26, 1899; Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO.

Hamlin L. Edgerton was born at Harpersfield, Ohio on January 12, 1861, the son of Daniel G. and Mary E. Edgerton.  He was raised in northeastern Ohio (Ashtabula and Lake Counties).  During his latter teen years, Hamlin’s father moved his family to western Colorado.

Hamlin L. Edgerton resided first in Leadville (Lake County), where he was listed in the Directories of 1882, 1883, and 1884.  In each of these years, his occupation was listed as “milling” and his residence as “R. 709  E 8th”.  Also listed at the same residence were Hamlin’s brother, Julius B. Edgerton, his father, Daniel G. Edgerton, and an uncle, Edmund A. Edgerton.

Hamlin subsequently settled in Carbondale (Garfield County), where his residence was in the northern district of town.  He resided in Carbondale for the remainder of his life.

Hamlin L. Edgerton was married at Carbondale, Colorado on November 6, 1887 to Mary E. Brown, daughter of Charles and Ella (Harding) Brown of Whiteside County, Illinois.  Hamlin and Mary raised a family of eight children:  four sons, Ernest Eugene, Lloyd Gilbert, Wesley John and George Hamlin; and four daughters, Bessie Florence, Iva G., Mary Louise and Ruth M.

The household of Hamlin L. Edgerton was recorded in the 1900 Federal Census of Carbondale (Precint #1), Garfield County, Colorado (pg. 282; dwelling #52; family #53; enum. June 5, 1900), as follows:

According to the above census record, Mary was the mother of eight children, all of whom were still living.  Hamlin’s occupation was listed as “farmer”.

The household of Hamlin L. Edgerton was recorded in the 1910 Federal Census of North Carbondale (Precinct #2), Garfield County, Colorado (pg. 3; dwelling #74; family #76; enum. April 21, 1910), as follows:

According to the above census record, Mary was the mother of eight children, all of whom were still living.  Hamlin’s occupation was listed as “farmer – owns farm” and Lloyd was listed as a “laborer – farm”.

The household of Hamlin L. Edgerton was recorded in the 1930 Federal Census of Carbondale (Precinct #1), Garfield County, Colorado (pg. 2; dwelling #3; family #3; enum. April 2, 1930), as follows:

The following biographical sketch of Hamlin L. Edgerton is excerpted from Progressive Men of Western Colorado (A.W. Bowen & Co., Publishers; Chicago, Illinois; 1905):

“Hamlin L. Edgerton, of Carbondale, who is known far and wide as one of the enterprising manufacturers and promoters of the Western slope of this state, was born on January 12, 1861, in Ashtabula county, Ohio, and is the son of Daniel G. and Mary (Brewer) Edgerton, the former a native of Vermont and the latter of Connecticut.  [He] remained with his parents until he reached his legal majority, aiding in whatever enterprise his father was carrying on and attending the public schools when he had opportunity, thereby securing a limited education, but learning practical usefulness in serviceable labor.  He accompanied his mother to this state in 1878, and in 1882 became a member of the firm of J. B. Edgerton & Company, engaged in saw-milling, a business which the sons purchased of their father.  In 1884 Hamlin disposed of his interest in this business and located a ranch six miles west of  Carbondale in Jerome Park.  He continued ranching here until 1899, then sold out at a good profit and bought his present home at Carbondale.  He has since been successfully engaged in manufacturing cheese, and in addition is interested in raising cattle.  His ranch comprises one hundred and twenty-three acres, forty of which can be cultivated and the rest is given up to grazing.  The water supply is good and the land produces hay and grain in abundance.  In political activity Mr. Edgerton is a stanch Republican, and in the public local affairs of his community and county he is a man of influence and enterprise.  He was married on November 6, 1887, to Miss Mary Brown, a native of Whiteside county, Illinois, but reared in Iowa, where her parents, Charles and Ella (Harding) Brown, settled when she was young.  Her father was born in Pennsylvania and her mother in Illinois.  They were farmers in their earlier married life, and in later years the father became associated with a street car company at San Jose, California.  He is a Republican in political affiliation.  They are the parents of three children, Rosa M., William, of Duluth, Minnesota, and Mrs. Edgerton.   Mr. and Mrs. Edgerton have eight children, Ernest E., Bessie F., Lloyd G., Iva G., Mary L., Wesley, George H. and Ruth M.  Mr. Edgerton is successful in business, useful in citizenship, and generally esteemed.”

The records of the Burdge Funeral Home (Glenwood Springs, Colorado) contain the following entry for Hamlin L. Edgerton:

“EDGERTON, Hamlin L. (b 6, p 81), Jan. 26, 1946.  Wife’s age: 75 years.  Charged to Mary Edgerton, Carbondale.  Occupation: Retired Farmer. Born: Jan. 12, 1861.  Aged: 85 years, 16 days.  Funeral: Jan. 28, 1946, 2 PM, Carbondale, with Rev. Henry Baker.  Religion: Methodist.  Born: Ohio.  Resided state 54 years.  Death at home, Carbondale.  Dr. R. W. Tubbs.  Father: Daniel G. Edgerton, born Vermont.  Mother: Mary E. Brewer, born: New York.  Interred at Carbondale, Colorado Cemetery.”

Original Source Documents:

1900 Federal Census – household of Hamlin L. Edgerton; Carbondale (Precinct #1), Garfield Co., CO.

1910 Federal Census – household of Hamlin L. Edgerton; North Carbondale (Precinct #2), Garfield Co., CO.

1930 Federal Census – household of Hamlin L. Edgerton; Carbondale (Precinct #1), Garfield Co., CO.

Gravestone photo – Hamlin L. Edgerton & Mrs. Mary E. (Brown) Edgerton; Hillcrest Cemetery; Carbondale, Garfield Co., CO.