Humphrey Hamilton

Humphrey Hamilton was born on 21 February 1790 in Dartmouth, Devon, United Kingdom to Israel Hamilton and Maria Hamilton.
In 1803, he joined the Royal Navy as midshipman and fought in the Napoleonic Wars. In 1809, he made Lieutenant. For the majority of his naval career, he served in Asia. 
In 1814, he had a son: Frederick Hamilton. 
In 1827, he made Captain. In 1835, he made Commodore. In 1844, he made Rear Admiral. In 1856, he retired from the navy. 
He died naturally in 1870 in Dartmouth.