Edward Hamilton

Edward Hamilton was born on 12 October 1864 in Ribchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom to Arthur Hamilton and Caroline Hamilton.
In 1882, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as a Second Lieutenant. In 1884, he made Lieutenant. In 1888, he made Captain. 
In 1888, he married Anna Hamilton and moved to Lawson House in Preston where he stayed until 1899. And then from 1900 to 1916. 
In 1890, he had a daughter: Frances Barrow. 
In 1892, he had a son: Philip Hamilton II. 
In 1893, he made Major. In 1899, he made Lieutenant Colonel and became the Regimental Adjutant. In 1907, he became commander of First Battalion. In 1913, he commanded Second Battalion. In 1915, he was made Regimental Colonel. In January 1916, he was promoted to Brigadier-General and commanded the 235th Brigade.