Myron Leon is the second son born to Charles Henry Hamilton of Ellabell, Bryan Co., Georgia and Ella Hodges Hamilton of Moniac, Charlton, Co. Georgia. Myron was born at home on 18 October 1927 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. He was preceded in birth by an older sister, Evelyn Louise… 7 years older, and a brother, Earl Hodges… who is 3 years older.
Savannah, Chatham, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia is located inland from the Atlantic ocean about 15 miles and is bordered on the north by the Savannah River and is considered an important Atlantic seaport. The Savannah River divides Georgia from South Carolina.
Savannah was founded by the arrival of 114 colonists, including James Oglethorpe on February 12, 1733, just one year after the Crown founded the colony of Georgia. Before Oglethorpe’s arrival, features of the towns framework was developed.
It is known as America’s first planned city. Savannah was laid out in series of grids that allowed for wide open streets intertwined with shady public squares that served as meeting places and centers of business. 22 of the original 24 squares are still in existence today.
Pre-Civil War Savannah was praised as the most picturesque and serene city in America. It was known for its grand oaks covered with Spanish moss and its genteel citizenry.
Even though Sherman’s “March To The Sea” was his last stand of the war, he could not destroy the city because of its beauty. Instead, he offered the city as a Christmas present to President Abraham Lincoln.
Birth
Myron was born on 18 October 1927 in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia to Charles Henry Hamilton age 55 and Ella Hodges Hamilton age 25.
He was born at home on the Ogeechee Road. At the time, it was the main highway (Atlantic Coastal Highway 17) out of Savannah into the country and south to Jacksonville Florida. In the photo below of Myron on his bike, is the home where he was born.
Childhood
The family moved from Savannah, Bona Bella, into the country before Myron was born. Their home was located on Ogeechee Road (Atlantic Coastal Highway 17.) They remained there until Charles, Ella, and Myron moved to Utah in about 1944-1945. Myron and his brother Earl and sister Evelyn enjoyed playing in the woods and the canal bank.
Move To Utah
Education
Military Service
Courtship
Marriage
Elizabeth Ann Brandley, of Raymond, Alberta, Canada, became the wife of Myron Leon Hamilton. They were married and sealed in the Cardston, Alberta Temple on 6th July, 1946.
Children
Edda Suzanne 1900 – Eliza Jane 1900 – Julie 1900 – Cynthia 1900 – Myron Matthew 1900 – Holly 1900
Occupation
Church
Children
Death
Myron Leon Hamilton pass away at the age of 68 years old on 6 May 1995 in Snowflake, Arizona. His funeral was held on 10 May 1995 and he is buried in the Snowflake Mike Ramsay Memorial Cemetery.
