Samuel Hamilton

Samuel Hamilton was born on 16 November 1869 in Flagmount, County Kilkenny, Ireland to Horatio Hamilton and Evelyn Hamilton. 
In 1889, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment in the British army as a Second Lieutenant. 
In 1891, he was promoted to Lieutenant. 
In 1894, he was promoted to Captain. 
In 1895, his official residence became Forbes House in Ireland. 
In 1895, he married Pauline Hamilton. 
In 1897, he had a son: Michael Hamilton. 
In 1899, he was promoted to Major. 
In 1899, he went to fight in the Second Boer War. 
In 1902, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. 
In 1910, he was promoted to Colonel. 
Between 1914 and 1918, he fought in World War One in 76th Division HQ. 
In 1915, he was promoted to Brigadier General. 
In 1917, he was promoted to Major General and commanded the Division until the end of the war. 
In 1919, he fought in the Irish Rebellion. 
In 1921, he was killed by the IRA in Dublin.