Hamill, M. M. (Matilda M.)
Dates
- Existence: 1818 - 1903
Biography
Matilda M. Green was born in 1818, the only daughter of Richard Montgomery Green (b. 1775, d. 1853), and Mary Henderson Green (b. 1779, d. 1848). Matilda's siblings are Charles Gustavus Green (b. 1812, d. 1847), Alfred Dickinson Green (b. 1814, d. 1867), and Sidney Breeze Green (b. 1826, d. 1880).
Matilda married Samuel McClintock Hamill (b.1812, d.1889) in 1838. Their children together include:
Mary Green Hamill (b.1840, d. 1926);
Isabella Todd Hamill (b. 1840, d.1846);
Robert M. Hamill (b.1842, d. 1861);
Samuel McClintock Hamill (b.1845, d. 1848)
Charles Dickinson Hamill (b.1848, d.1866);
Richard Green Hamill (b. 1850, d. 1851 or 1854);
Samuel McClintock Hamill, Jr., Esq. (b.1858, d. 1907);
Matilda (aka Maude) Augusta Hamill (b. 1855, d. 1889)
Matilda M. Green Hamill died in 1903, at the age of 85 years.
Matilda played a central role in caring for the well-being of students at the Lawrenceville School in the mid 19th century, as evidenced by the commendations and thanks conveyed to her, through countless letters sent to her husband Samuel, from parents of students during that time.