Alexander Hamilton All About Him Alexander Hamiltons Birth

Alexander Hamilton All About Him!

Alexander Hamilton’s Birth Alexander Hamilton was born in 1755, January 11 th. He was born on the island of Nevis in the British West Indies. Him and his mother Rachel Fawcett Lavine, had lived there because she was having an affair when she was married to John Michael Levine, but then her husband threw them out of the house and they then arranged to live with the father of Hamilton. He was a Scottish trader named James Hamilton.

Family Members Mother: Rachel Fawcett Lavine Father: James Hamilton Mother’s Ex Husband: John Michael Lavine Brothers: James Hamilton Jr. Niece: Catherine Hamilton

A Family of His Own Wife: Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton Daughters: Eliza Hamilton, Angelica Hamilton Sons: John Church Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton Jr. , Philip Hamilton, William S. Hamilton, James Alexander Hamilton

His Childhood He was only born because of an affair he had a job when he was only 11 as a store clerk John didn’t like Hamilton he called him “the bastard brat of a Scottish peddler!” Hamilton's boss, businessman Nicholas Cruger, pooled his resources with a minister named Hugh Knox to send Hamilton to America for an education.

His Best Years In 1773, when he was only 16 years old he arrived at New York where he enrolled at King’s College In 1774, he wrote his first political article defending the patriots He left King’s College before graduating to join forces with the Patriots in their protest of British-imposed taxes and commercial business regulations In 1775, the Revolutionary War began, Hamilton became part of the New York Provincial Artillery Company and fought in the battles of Long Island, White Plains and Trenton

Hobbies He liked to be involved in Politics rather than academics He liked to help the patriots He like to spend time with his wife and children He liked to write He loved to talk about politics I don’t think that his hobbies make him more interesting….

Special Events He was one of of the founding fathers of America. He caught the attention of General George Washington, who made Hamilton his assistant and trusted adviser. He supported Thomas Jefferson. He is famous because of his smartness and being great at talking politics also for Being a Founding Father of America. He will always be honored for his work for our Nation.

Jobs He contributed to all of his jobs, he supported whatever he worked towards or for. Lawyer Politician Author Financer

His Death : ( Alexander Hamilton was a Founding Father of the United States, chief staff aide to General George Washington, one of the most influential interpreters and promoters of the U. S. Constitution He died July 12, 1804 at New York City

Sources Used Biography. com History. In. The. Headlines. com History. com The book Founding. Fathers. com