Horatio Hamilton

Horatio Hamilton was born on 8 April 1842 in Ribchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Philip Hamilton and Alexandra Hamilton. 
In 1859, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment, British Army. In 1860, he was promoted to Lieutenant. In 1864, he was promoted to Captain. In 1870, he was promoted to Major. In 1876, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. In 1882, he served in the Anglo-Egyptian War. In 1884, he was promoted to Brigadier. In 1891, he was promoted to Major General. In 1899, he was promoted to Lieutenant General and retired in 1900. 
In 1866, he married Evelyn Hamilton.
In 1869, he had a son: Samuel Hamilton. In 1874, he had a daughter, Augusta Smith. 
In 1920, he was killed by the IRA in Flagmount House, Flagmount, County Kilkenny, United Kingdom.