Thomas Hamilton

Thomas Hamilton was born on 8 March 1719 in Ribchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Francis Hamilton and Harriet Hamilton. He was Earl of Nelson. 
In 1735, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment. In 1743, he was promoted to Captain. In 1745, he was promoted to Major. He fought in the war of Jenkin's Ear. In 1749, he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. In In 1755, he was made Regimental Colonel. In 1756, he returned to USA to fight in the Seven Years War. In 1760, he was promoted to Brigadier. In 1764, he was promoted to Major General. In 1774, he was promoted to Lieutenant General. In 1778, he was promoted to General. 
In 1745, he married Susan Hamilton. In 1746, he had a son: Richard Hamilton. In 1750, he had a son: Edmund Hamilton. In 1758, he had a son: Gerald Hamilton. In 1760, he had a daughter: Martha Hardinge. In 1762, he had a son: Israel Hamilton. 
In 1749, he bought Ravenel House in Ravenel, South Carolina. 
In 1778, he died during a battle with American soldiers at his home in Ravenel House.