10 Facts About Schuyler Hamilton

Schuyler Hamilton was an American soldier, farmer, engineer, and a grandson of Alexander Hamilton.

Schuyler Hamilton was the fifth of 14 children born to John Church Hamilton and Maria Eliza van den Heuvel.

Schuyler Hamilton served with great gallantry in the Mexican War, and was brevetted first lieutenant in 1846 and captain in 1847.

Schuyler Hamilton became an original member of the Aztec Club of 1847.

Schuyler Hamilton was promoted to brigadier general of volunteers in November 1861 and served as a staff officer in the Department of the Missouri.

At the Battle of Island Number Ten, Schuyler Hamilton led the 2nd Division in the Army of the Mississippi.

Schuyler Hamilton was transferred to command the 3rd Division throughout much of the Siege of Corinth.

Toward the close of that campaign Schuyler Hamilton was elevated to command the Right Wing of the Army of the Mississippi, consisting of the 3rd and 4th Divisions.

Schuyler Hamilton returned to his farm in Connecticut for three years and then moved back to New York City.

Schuyler Hamilton was the daughter of Robert Ray, a merchant, and Cornelia Prime.