Genealogical Record of the Hambleton Family pages 64-66
Benjamin K. Hambleton, “Little Bennie” son of William, b. 10 Dec. 1786 in Bucks County, Pa., d. 20 Jul 1869; m. in 1906, Rachel Lewis, b. 5 May 1786, d. 20 Sep. 1812, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Lewis.
Benjamin was a carpenter by trade and moved to Spruce Vale, Columbiana County, Ohio, about 1812 in company with his brothers, James and Charles, and his cousin Benjamin, under the firm name of Hambleton & Co., owned and operated grist, saw and oil mills and a store of general merchandise and several hundred acres of land, until about 1838, and a few years later removed to Beloit, Mahoning County, Ohio, and there farmed until his death, being “well off in lands.” He was a Hicksite Friend and anti-slavery man, a Whig, and a Republican in politics.
Issue by his Benjmain’s first wife was Joshua Hambleton, [who this story pertains to] b. 12 Dec 1807 at Mt. Pleasant, Ohio and d. 30 Sep. 1865 at Ironton, Ohio. He married Mary W. Carlisle of Zanesville, Ohio, who died on 14 Dec. 1873.
When Joshua Hambleton’s mother died, he was only five years old and was raised with his uncle, Thomas C. Hambleton. Joshua then learned the Pottery trade at Barnesville, Ohio, which he pursued for some years.
Joshua then moved to Lawrence County, Ohio, about 1S32. He was elected Sheriff about 1839 or 1840 and served two terms. He was elected to the Ohio Legislature in 1848 or 1850 when he removed to Ironton. He was then elected County Treasurer for four years and Sheriff again in 1860.
He was a man of strong character and integrity, a member of the M. E. Church. At his death, the judges, members of the bar, and officers of the county met and passed resolutions with respect to his worth and memory.
Issues:
1. Rachel Leah, b. Aug. 1834; m. John S. Duke, a merchant; res. Piattsmouth, Neb., has two sons, Edgar Hambleton and Charles Elbert, who m. Lena Lewis.
2. George C., b. Sep. 26, 1836; went South about 1858; was in the Confederate army during the war; m. Josie C. Gardiner, of Tensas Parish, La., was engaged in steamboating on the Red River and lived in New Orleans. He had changed his name to ” Hamilton.” No issues.
3. Charles Edward, b. April 7, 1S39, was in the Union Army during the War of the Rebellion and mustered out as Major of Cavalry. He had been engaged in steamboating on the Mississippi River. His present business was Insurance. He lived in Galesburg, Ill, and married Maria Louisa Bailey. He had no issues.
4. David Carlisle, b. 18 Sep. 1841, d. 9 Sep. 1843.
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