His death certificate records David Hamon, age 72, born 10 May 1877 in Rowan Co., Ky, died 29 March 1950 at home on Oxley Branch, Morehead, Rowan Co., Ky, married, father Josh Hamon, mother’s maiden name Lizzie McLain, cause of death coronary occlusion, found dead in bed, informant Polly Hamon, Morehead, Ky, burial in Brown Cemetery.

In 1880 he was listed as only 1 year old, so the birthdate is probably incorrect.