Personal Information: Family: Born October 21, 1904, in Youngstown, OH; died February 1, 1977, in Lancaster, PA; son of Scott B. and Maude (Whinery) Hamilton; married Leigh Brackett (a science-fiction writer), December 31, 1946 (died March 18, 1978). Education: Attended Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA, 1919-21. Memberships: Authors Guild of America.