Background
Hamilton, Alexander was born on November 15, 1815 in New York, United States. Son of Colonel John Church (aide-de-camp to General Harrison in War of 1812) and Maria Eliza (Van Den Heuvel) H.
Hamilton, Alexander was born on November 15, 1815 in New York, United States. Son of Colonel John Church (aide-de-camp to General Harrison in War of 1812) and Maria Eliza (Van Den Heuvel) H.
Gradson Alexander Hamilton (secretary treasury, 1789-1795). Educated by private tutors, attended lectures in Columbia College at 14. Special student United States Military Academy, 1838-1840.
1880. With General Philosophy. Kearny, paying Winnebago Indians in West, 1840. Afterward on duty in New New York
Returned to civil life, and in 1858 settled at Ramapo Valley (now Suffern), where, as lay reader, founded Christ Church (P.E.).
When Fort Sumpter was fired upon, reported for duty to Major General Sandford. Hurried troops to Washington from April 16, 1861.
Reported to Lieutenant General Scott, May 20, 1861. After that his aide-de-camp.
Commanded division guarding fords on Potomac River until General Banks arrived at Harper’s Ferry.
Sent to reconnoitre Fortress Monroe, August 8. Appointed brigadier general by President Lincoln, August 12, 1861. Later engaged in raising regts. in New New York
Was in special service under President.
Took part in suppressing draft riots in New New York Took 6,000 men to Grant, in May 1864, et cetera, serving until end of war and becoming major general.
In 1890 he was elected a member of the New York Society of the Cincinnati by virtue of his descent from Major General Alexander Hamilton.
Married Elizabeth Nicoll, 1842. Married second, Sarah East. Bodine.