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The Hamilton Legacy

By jerriW

  • Born

    While it is still undetermined, he could have been born in 1755 or 1757

  • Arrives in New York

  • Marries Elizabeth Schuyler

    Marries Elizabeth Schuyler

    After being appointed to Washington's staff, they get married.
  • Constitutional Convention

    Constitutional Convention

    AH was 1 of 3 New York delegates chosen to speak at the convention.

  • Federalist Papers are published

  • Appointed to Treasury Secretary

    During the Revolutionary War, AH was appointed to Washington's staff. Once elected, Washington appointed him to secretary.
  • Reynolds Pamphlet

    Reynolds Pamphlet

    Hamilton published a pamphlet detailing the affair he had with Maria Reynolds- becoming the first major sex scandal published at that time.

  • Election of 1800

    Hamilton sways the vote in favor of Jefferson instead of Burr.
  • First-Born son dies

    First-Born son dies

    Philip Hamilton was injured in a duel defending Alexander's name and ultimately died.
  • The Final Duel

    The Final Duel

    Hamilton was in a duel with Burr in the same spot his son had died. He was fatally wounded.
  • The End...?

    The End...?

    Eliza Hamilton passes away at the age of 97- severely outliving Hamilton.
  • The Saga Continues

    The Saga Continues

    Lin Manuel Miranda release the Hamilton Musical detailing the life of Alexander Hamilton- with surprising accuracy.
  • Hamilton Family Shares Hierlooms

    Hamilton Family Shares Hierlooms

    After being inspired by the musical, the Hamilton family shares a few family heirlooms. Including the eagle gold medal that belonged to Alexander Hamilton, a christening dress that was sewn by Eliza Hamilton, and a handkerchief with Eliza's name stitched into it.