Rough Diamond: The Life of Colonel William Stephen Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton's Forgotten Son

Discover the fascinating untold story of Colonel William Stephen Hamilton, the forgotten son of Alexander Hamilton, in Rough Diamond: The Life of Colonel William Stephen Hamilton. This captivating biography takes you on a thrilling journey through the tumultuous early Republic period of American history. Dive into the life of a solider, politician, miner, pioneer, and scion of a Founding Father.

Born in New York in 1797, Hamilton's life was forever changed when his father tragically lost his life in a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr. Resigning from West Point, Hamilton ventured to the frontier of Illinois in 1817, where the famous name of Hamilton held little power in the face of a Midwestern society driven by the Jacksonians. Despite these challenges, Hamilton defied the odds and forged his own path.

With firsthand experience in the Winnebago and Black Hawk Wars, Hamilton established himself as a respected veteran before entering politics. He was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives and later made his mark in the Wisconsin territory by founding the mining town of Hamilton's Diggings (Wiota, WI). His adventurous spirit eventually led him to the California Gold Rush, where he met his end in Sacramento in 1850.

Author A. K. Fielding expands upon the Hamilton family saga in Rough Diamond, providing a deeper understanding of the Midwestern states' formation, the realities of frontier life, and the mass migration triggered by the California Gold Rush. This meticulously researched biography brings to life the triumphs, hardships, and determination of Colonel William Stephen Hamilton.

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