Johnathan Hamilton

Johnathan Hamilton was born on 16 January 1775 in Ravenel, South Carolina, USA to Richard Hamilton and Catherine Hamilton. He was an Earl of Nelson.
In 1775, he moved to Ribchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom. 
In 1789, he became an ensign in the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment, British Army. In 1792, he was gazetted Lieutenant. In 1794, he was gazetted Captain. In 1797, he was promoted to Major. In 1798, he fought in the Irish Rebellion. In 1800, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and became commander of 1st Battalion. In 1803, he was promoted to Colonel. In 1810, he went to server under Arthur Wellesley in the Peninsular Campaign. In 1810, he was promoted to Brigadier after displaying excellent organizational and strategic skill. In 1813, he was promoted to Major General. 
In 1807, he married Anne Hamilton. 
In 1812, he had a son: Philip Hamilton. 
In 1814, he had a son: Jeffery Hamilton. 
In 1814, he died during the Battle of Toulouse in Occitanie, France.