Hamilton, Alexander, American soldier and statesman, born in West Indies; entered the American army, fought in the War of Independence, became commander-in-chief, represented New York State in Congress, contributed by his essays to the favourable reception of the federal constitution, and under it did good service on behalf of his country; was mortally wounded in a duel (1757‒1804).
Definition taken from The Nuttall Encyclopædia, edited by the Reverend James Wood (1907)
Hamilton * Hamilton, Elizabeth