Israel Hamilton

Israel Hamilton was born on 11 October 1762 in the Atlantic Ocean to Thomas Hamilton and Susan Hamilton. 
At the age of 15, in 1777, he joined the Royal Navy against his father's wishes. He served as Midhipman aboard the HMS Anne. In 1782, he made Acting Lieutenant. In 1785, he passed his examination for Lieutenant. In 1790, he made Lieutenant Commander. 
In 1789, he married Maria Hamilton. 
In 1790, he had a son: Humphrey Hamilton. 
In 1792, he made Commander. In 1799, he made Captain. In 1805, he made Commodore. In 1810, he made Rear-Admiral. In 1814, he made Vice-Admiral. In 1821, he made full Admiral. 
He died of natural causes in 1837 in Dartmouth, Devon, United Kingdom.