His death certificate records Samiel D. Hamilton, age 74 years 4 months 3 days, born 18 Dec 1866 in Kentucky, died 21 April 1940 in Arnett precinct, Magoffin Co., Ky, married, husband of Minie Hamelin, farmer, father Benie S. Hamilton, mother’s maiden name Julia A. Keaton, both born in Ky, cause of death no dr with him a stroke of paralysis, informant Edward Hamilton, Logville, Ky, burial in General Cem.