Mark Hamilton

Mark Hamilton was born on 28 December 1839 in London, United Kingdom to Stapleton Hamilton and Jane Hamilton. 
In 1856, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as an ensign. In 1858, he made Lieutenant. In 1860, he made Captain. In 1864, he made Major and served as second in command of First Battalion. 
Between 1865 and 1874, he lived in Lawson House. 
In 1867, he had a son: Lancelot Hamilton. 
In 1869 he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the battalion until 1872. He then was regimental adjutant until 1874. In 1874, he made Colonel and commanded the Ludhiana Rifles in India. In 1881, he made Brigadier-General. In 1889, he made Major General. In 1897, he made Lieutenant General. In 1907, he made General. He retired in 1909. 
He died naturally in Nalbari, Assam.