The imposing stone of the Hamilton family in Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, TN. has a very detailed epitaph: Henrietta, wife of Thomas A. Hamilton; dau. of Hillary & Mary Hughes; born Burtee Co., NC June 16, 1826; married July 30, 1843; departed this life April 29, 1871 at 9 o'clock, 10 minutes P.M. in Room # 80, St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans, LA. Does anyone know how she died or any reason why the exact minute and location of her death would be recorded on her epitaph?

Thomas A. Hamilton was born Smith Co., TN Aug. 17, 1823 and passed away in Memphis, TN Oct. 1, 1905. He was son of Aaron Hamilton (1793-1833) and Mary Ann Wolfe (1780-1843).