Nellie M. Hamilton

Nellie M. Hamilton, secretary, was part of a hardworking contracting family who owned their own firm. This firm was known as Hamilton and & Son. They accumulated a good sized wealth and garnered an impeccable reputation for quality workmanship and trust. Some of the best known buildings in Atlanta were erected by the family owned business.

Nellie M. Hamilton was born to Alexander D. Hamilton Sr. and Nellie Marie Cooke Hamilton, & was a distinguished alumna of Atlanta University. Her father & grandfather were prominent African American architects and builders in Atlanta, known for their significant contributions to the city's development.

Nellie Marie was one of seven siblings, including Alexander D. Jr., Eunice Evelyn, Theron Bertram, Henry Cooke, Marion Murphy, and Joseph Thomas. Her brother, Henry Cooke Hamilton, married fellow AB charter member Grace Towns Hamilton, who became the first African American woman elected to the Georgia General Assembly.

In 1939, Nellie Marie completed her thesis titled "An Analysis of the Inglis Lectures," demonstrating her academic dedication and intellectual prowess.

Nellie Marie Hamilton passed away in 1983, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence and a commitment to education that continues to inspire future generations.