Isaac Miller Hamilton | |
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Member of the Illinois Senate from the 16th district | |
In office 1896 –1900 | |
Preceded by | George R. Letourneau |
Succeeded by | Len Small |
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Born | Ash Grove, Illinois | September 6, 1864
Died | August 11, 1952 Chicago, Illinois | (aged 87)
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Banker |
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Isaac Miller Hamilton (September 6, 1864 – August 11, 1952) was an American politician and businessman from Illinois. Hamilton attended private school before establishing a successful banking and real estate company. He was admitted to the bar in 1889 and practiced law. Hamilton was elected to the Illinois Senate in 1896, serving a four-year term. He later founded the Federal Life Insurance Company and served as its longtime president. He remained chairman of its board of directors until the time of his death.