This marvelous structure originated as a Federal I-House and was likely begun much earlier than the given date of circa 1830. Some have suggested that it was the second house ever built in Hamilton, but that needs further substantiation. Its earliest known owner was Williamson Switzer, Judge of the Inferior Court of Harris County from 1833-37. Switzer was among the most prominent citizens of Harris County in his day and was instrumental in the establishment of the poor asylum in the county in 1835. Later owners were Porter Ingram and William Irby Hudson, a Georgia state legislator and senator.
I made a trip to Hamilton in the summer of 2000. Was very taken with this small town. Had lunch in a locally owned shop that was located in the building where “Tiger Lillies” seems to be now. Hamilton has changed in the last 25 years…hope it holds onto the quaintness of small town Georgia. I found my way to the front of the Switzer-Ingram-Hudson house…I am always intrigued by these huge old homes and the families who built them. Hope this one is preserved.
I’ve been looking for this for years. Williamson was my 4th great grandfather on my mother’s side. Thanks for posting!