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Louis McLane Hamilton (July 21, 1844 – November 27, 1868) was a cavalry officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars.
1. Aug. 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Louis M. Hamilton, a captain in the 7th US Cavalry and a grandson of Alexander Hamilton. He was killed at the Battle of the Washita in 1868 while leading a squadron against Chief Black Kettle's village.
Hamilton's only child, Louis McLane Hamilton (1876–1911), named after Hamilton's late brother, was born to his first wife Florence. Louis was a lieutenant in the United States Army, and served in the Spanish–American War.
Learn about the life and death of Captain Louis McLane Hamilton, a young and brave officer who fought in the Civil War and the Indian Wars. He was the son of Philip Hamilton, a son of Alexander Hamilton, and was killed in the Battle of the Washita in 1868.
Article memorializes Brevet Major Louis McLane Hamilton, who died leading troops of the 7th Cavalry troops against the Cheyenne during the Battle of the Washita River. He was the grandson of founding father Alexander Hamilton.
Captain Hamilton was killed in action at the Washita battle in 1868, while leading his squadron against the Indians. He was a descendant of Alexander Hamilton and a distinguished officer in the Seventh Cavalry.
CPT Louis McLane Hamilton. son of Phillip Hamilton and Rebecca McLane Capt, 7th US Cavalry received Brev't Major after death for gallant and meritorious services in engagement with the indians,particularly in the battle with the cheyennes on the Washita River, Nov 27,1868,where he fell while gallantly leading his command. monument carved to...
