Hamilton GreeneI was the only child of Frances Harris of VirginiaAnd Thomas Greene of Kentucky,Of valiant and honorable blood both.To them I owe all that I became,Judge, member of Congress, leader in the State.From my mother I inheritedVivacity, fancy, language;From my father will, judgment, logic.All honor to themFor what service I was to the people!
I was the only child of Frances Harris of VirginiaAnd Thomas Greene of Kentucky,Of valiant and honorable blood both.To them I owe all that I became,Judge, member of Congress, leader in the State.From my mother I inheritedVivacity, fancy, language;From my father will, judgment, logic.All honor to themFor what service I was to the people!