Alexander Hamilton

Have you ever looked at a $10 bill? Who’s face is on it? If you guessed Alexander Hamilton then you guessed right!

1755-01-11 00:00:00

Born

James Hamilton and Rachel Fawcett are Alexanders parents. Alexander was born in Nevis, British January 11,1755.

1768-02-01 00:00:00

Alexander's Mom Dies

Alexander's mom died a couple years after moving to St Croix. Leaving Alexander as an orphan.

1773-09-01 00:00:00

Attended King's College

Attended King's College for a year and then later left to fight with the Continental Army.

1777-02-01 00:00:00

George Washington's Assisstant

Became George Washington's assistant and trusted adviser for 5 years. Photo by USAMHI

1780-12-14 00:00:00

Married Elizabeth Schuyler

Married Elizabeth Schuyler in Albany, New York.

1782-03-23 11:14:43

Alexanders First Child Was Born

Alexander and Elizabeth had their first child Philip Hamilton. Born in the year 1782.

1787-10-01 00:00:00

Helped Write the "Federalist Papers"

Alexander along with James Monroe and Jay Johnson wrote 85 essays of the "Federalist Papers"

1789-02-01 00:00:00

Secretary of Treasury

Alexander was the first Secretary of Treasury. George Washington choose Alexander to be secretary of Treasury.

1791-02-25 00:00:00

First Bank of America

Alexander Hamilton created the first nation bank. The bank was created because America was in debt because of the Revolutionary war.

1801-11-23 00:00:00

Philip Hamilton Dies

Philip dies in duel with George Eacker. They fought with pistols on the day November 23. Philip died of a gun shot wound the next day.

1804-07-12 00:00:00

Alexander Dies

Died during a duel when he was shot by Aaron Burr.

1854-11-09 01:15:05