James Alexander Hamilton
James Alexander Hamilton (April 14, 1788 – September 24, 1878) was an American soldier, acting Secretary of State, and the third son of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He entered politics as a Democrat and supporter of Andrew Jackson.
James Alexander Hamilton | |
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| United States Secretary of State | |
| In office March 4, 1829 – March 27, 1829 | |
| President | Andrew Jackson |
| Preceded by | Henry Clay |
| Succeeded by | Martin Van Buren |
| 4th United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York | |
| In office April, 1829 – April 1834 | |
| President | Andrew Jackson |
| Preceded by | John Duer |
| Succeeded by | William M. Price |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1788 |
| Died | September 24, 1878 (aged 90) |
| Resting place | Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Sleepy Hollow, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Morris
(m. 1810; died 1869) |
| Children |
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| Parents | |
| Relatives | See Hamilton family |
| Education | Columbia College |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army New York State Militia |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
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