Alexander Hamilton was born illegitimately in the West Indies island of Nevis to James Hamilton, a businessman from Scotland, and Rachel Fawcett Lavien of French Huguenot descent, who was then married to another man.
Alexander Hamilton's support for protective import tariffs solidifies him as an important early supporter of protectionist trade policies.
Alexander Hamilton's support for protective import tariffs solidifies him as an important early supporter of protectionist trade policies.
Alexander Hamilton served as one of the first trustees of the Hamilton-Oneida Academy when Samuel Kirkland opened the missionary school in 1793.