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Jul 12, 804
Alexander Hamilton Dies
At 2:00 in the afternoon that he was shot, Alexander died. He was surrounded by his loving wife and seven remaining children. He died in the Bayard Mansion and the world went silent. New York held a grand parade for his funeral and celebrated his strengths and weaknesses at his funeral. -
Alexander is Born
On January 11, 1755 Rachel Fawcett Lavien (30) had a baby with James Hamilton (37) named Alexander Hamilton. She was already married, but left her husband for James. Together they had two children, Alexander and his older brother James. -
Alexander Hamilton’s Mother Dies
Just over a month after Alexander’s 13th birthday, he and his mother fell ill with yellow fever. They were both violently ill, but only one survived. On the 19th of February, Rachel died. -
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Alexander Hamilton was one of many who signed the Declaration of Independence. This was just one step in his journey through government. -
Alexander Meets Eliza
At a party where the Schuyler Family and Alexander Hamilton were both invited, Alexander and Eliza first met. By the end of the year, the two would be happily married. -
Alexander and Eliza are Wed
In December of 1780, the same year this couple met, they were married. They would stay married through Alexander's death, and through all the trials that get thrown at them. -
Hamilton's Charge in Yorktown
Alexander Hamilton was finally allowed to run a charge after countless debates with George Washington, begging him to allow Alexander to be on the battlefield. -
Hamilton presents the Constitution
Alexander Hamilton worked with James Madison to help create the Constitution. He also presented cases in the Constitutional Convention where it was presented to try and get the other delegates to support it. Eventually, his work proved victorious. -
US Constitution Signed
The United States Constitution was finally signed only 4 months after Madison, Hamilton, and joined Delegates presented the draft of the Constitution. -
Hamilton's Federalist Essays
In association with James Madison and John Jay, Alexander Hamilton wrote the Federalist Essays, or Federalist Papers. These papers would promote federalism as a whole and lead to a greater support in a strong government. -
Alexander Hamilton is the Secretary of Treasury
Alexander Hamilton wanted to be the best of the best, the smartest of the smartest. He proved to do this when Washington appointed him the first ever Secretary of Treasury. From there Hamilton established the first ever federal bank and worked to quiet rebellions. -
Alexander's Affair
Alexander Hamilton was a complicated man. When a young woman, Maria Reynolds, asked for his help, she was actually seducing him. Her husband found out that the two were meeting and committing adultery. James Reynolds, the husband, made Hamilton pay over $1000 to keep the affair silent. Hamilton agreed, but only to keep his family together. -
Hamilton's Bank is Established
The same year that Hamilton had an affair with Maria Reynolds, he established the first ever federal bank. It took a lot of convincing to get the delegates to support a national bank and only Alexander Hamilton could convince enough delegates. -
Hamilton's Affair Gets Explained
After James Monroe released the letters that were exchanged between Hamilton and James Reynolds, Hamilton released the Reynolds Pamphlet. This pamphlet told the public exactly what happened in the affair and also apologized for it. He was a man of honor, but his honor was damaged with this affair, so he released this pamphlet not only to explain himself, but regain his honor. -
Alexander is Shot
7 years before Philip Alexander died in a duel in New Jersey. When Alexander Hamilton hurt Aaron Burr's pride, it began a dangerous duel. This duel was also held in New Jersey because dueling was illegal in New York. The same spot where his son was killed, so was Hamilton. Burr even shot him with a gun from the same collection.
