Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
American philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton (1757–1854) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elizabeth Hamilton (née Schuyler /ˈskaɪlər/; August 9, 1757 – November 9, 1854[2]), also called Eliza or Betsey, was a socialite and philanthropist. She was from the wealthy and slave owning Van Rensselaer and Schuyler families.[3] She was married to American founding father Alexander Hamilton.
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Born | Elizabeth Schuyler (1757-08-09)August 9, 1757 |
Died | November 9, 1854(1854-11-09) (aged 97) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Trinity Church Cemetery |
Other names | Eliza, Betsey[1] |
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Relatives | See Schuyler family |
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She was a defender of his works, a mother, and co-founder and deputy director of Graham Windham, the first private orphanage in New York City.[4]