Elizabeth (Schuyler) Hamilton (1757 - 1854)

Born 9 Aug 1757 in Albany, Albany, New York Colony

Ancestors

Wife of Alexander Hamilton — married 14 Dec 1780 in Albany, New York, United States

Descendants

Died 9 Nov 1854 at age 97 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Biography

Elizabeth (Schuyler) Hamilton is the descendant of a New Netherland settler.

Elizabeth (Schuyler) Hamilton has Dutch Ancestry

Elizabeth (Schuyler) Hamilton is Notable.

Elizabeth (Schuyler) Hamilton was born in New York.

This profile is part of the Hamilton Name Study.

Elizabeth Schuyler was born on August 9, 1757 in Albany, Albany County, Province of New York, daughter of Philip Schuyler (1733–1804) and Catharyna Van Rensselaer (<1734–1803). She was baptized and christened 11 August 1757 at the First Dutch Reformed Church in Albany, New York.^[1]

Elizabeth (23) married Alexander Hamilton (23) (born on January 11, 1757 in Charlestown, Nevis, British West Indies; son of James A. Hamilton and Rachel Fawcett) on December 14, 1780 in Albany, New York.^[2] Their children were:

• Philip Hamilton (1782–1801)
• Angelica Hamilton (1784–1857)
• Alexander Hamilton (1786–1875)
• James Alexander Hamilton (1788–1878)
• John Church Hamilton (1792–1882)
• William Stephen Hamilton (1797–1850)
• Eliza Hamilton (1799–1859)
• Philip Hamilton (1802–1884)

Elizabeth died on November 9, 1854 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States, aged 97.^[3] She is buried in Trinity Church in New York City.^{[4] [5]}

Accomplishments

• Socialite and Philanthropist
• Married to American founding father, Alexander Hamilton
• Co-founder and Deputy Director of Graham Windham, the first private orphanage in New York City
• Recognized as an early American philanthropist for her work with the Orphan Asylum Society where she served for a total of 42 years in various roles. Raised funds, collected needed goods, and oversaw the care and education of over 700 children.
• Defended Alexander Hamilton against his critics in a number of ways following his death, including by supporting his claim of authorship of George Washington's Farewell Address
• Writings that historians have today of Alexander Hamilton can be attributed to 'Eliza' working to have Congress buy and publish her late husband's works.

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
   FamilySearch Record: V2CW-GK2 (accessed 8 October 2023)
   Elisabeth Schuyler baptism on 11 Aug 1757, daughter of Philip I. Schuyler & Catarina Renslaer, in Albany, Albany, New York, United States.
2. ↑ Marriage: "New York Marriages, 1686-1980"
   FamilySearch Record: F63W-MBC (accessed 8 October 2023)
   Elisabeth Schuyler marriage to Alex. Hamilton on 14 Dec 1780 in Albany, Albany, New York, United States.
3. ↑ Death: "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949"
   citing Death, Manhattan, New York County, New York, United States, New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 447,557
   FamilySearch Record: F69W-HQ3 (accessed 8 October 2023)
   Elizabeth Hamilton death 9 Nov 1854 (age 97) in Manhattan, New York County, New York, United States.
4. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_Grange_National_Memorial
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6838274/eliza-schuyler-hamilton: accessed), memorial page for Eliza Schuyler Hamilton (9 Aug 1757–9 Nov 1854), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6838274, citing Trinity Churchyard, Manhattan, New York County, New York, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.

See also:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Schuyler_Hamilton
• Secretary Henry L. Bogert. Year Book of the Holland Society of New York. New York: Knickerbocker Press, New York, 1907.
• https://www.nps.gov/maps/stories/the-grange-alexander-hamiltons-sweet-project.html

Acknowledgments

• Arik Russell, firsthand knowledge. Click the Changes tab for the details of edits by Arik and others.

Acknowledgments

• Thank you to Owen Jones for creating Schuyler-151 on 5 Sep 13. Click the Changes tab for the details on contributions by Owen and others.
• Arik Russell, firsthand knowledge. Click the Changes tab for the details of edits by Arik and others.