Background
He was the son of General Schuyler Hamilton (1822–1903). Grandson of John Church Hamilton (1792–1882).
And great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton (1755/7–1804) and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.
He was the son of General Schuyler Hamilton (1822–1903). Grandson of John Church Hamilton (1792–1882).
And great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton (1755/7–1804) and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.
Robert Ray Hamilton graduated from Columbia College and Columbia Law School.
He was admitted to the bar, and practiced law in New York City. Evangeline Mann assaulted her maid, and was sentenced to two years in prison. In October 1889, Hamilton sued for divorce.
lieutenant was later proved in court that Eva had been married already to one Joshua L. Mann before she ever knew Hamilton, and Mann sued for divorce in 1893.
Hamilton bought a half interest in a ranch owned by John Sargent in Idaho where he intended to live permanently. In May 1890, he left New York City for his ranch, to go hunting.
In September 1890, he was found dead in the Snake River, near the Southern end of Yellowstone Park, apparently having drowned and having been in the water for several days, making identification somewhat difficult.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Company, 11th Doctorate) in 1881, 1886, 1887, 1888 and 1889.