Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton
1767–1852 (age 85)
Biography
Alexander Hamilton, 10th Duke of Hamilton, born in 1767, guided his estates with attention to the arts, agriculture, and the duties of a Scottish peer while also taking part in national politics as a trusted nobleman.
He upheld the ducal traditions of patronage and public service, and his ashes rest in Hamilton where the town honors the memory of his steady leadership.