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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.
Aug 1, 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.
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.
Louis McLane Hamilton (1844–1868) was a cavalry officer in the United States Army during the American Civil War and the American Indian Wars. He served as a captain under General George Armstrong Custer in the Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma, where he died at the age of 24 while leading...
captain louis mclane hamilton. Captain Hamilton, who was killed in the battle of the Washita, fought between United States cavalry under General Custar, and Indians under Big Kettle, on the 27th of November, 1868, was the youngest officer of his rank in the regular service.
Book/Printed Material Died in the battle of the Washita, November 27, 1868 Louis McLane Hamilton (son of Philip and Rebecca Hamilton,) Captain in the 7th United States Cavalry. in the 25th year of his age.
