Probably entrapped by Reynolds’s husband, James, Alexander publicly confessed the affair by publishing his personal account. Maria claimed to be an abandoned relative of several prominent New York families, and Hamilton’s pity for her plight resulted in a liaison. Elizabeth and the children spent summers in Albany, New York, away from the disease-ridden summers of urban Philadelphia, leaving Hamilton alone. Alexander believed that his marriage vows to Elizabeth were unbreakable promises, but between 17 Alexander did have an affair with Maria Reynolds. It is unclear if this attraction actually turned into an affair. Both of the Hamiltons adored Angelica, but Alexander’s affection appeared to exceed mere brotherly sentiment. Elizabeth’s frequent pregnancies often prevented her attendance at social functions at which Alexander was accompanied often by Elizabeth’s eldest sister, Angelica. Alexander adored children, both his own and Fanny Antil, a daughter of a fellow revolutionary war veteran, whom Alexander adopted. Six months later, Elizabeth bore her last child, also naming him Philip. After Philip’s untimely death, her eldest daughter, Angelica, named after Elizabeth’s sister, went insane. Ironically, her eldest son Philip, aged nineteen, was killed in a duel by an associate of Aaron Burr. Elizabeth bore eight children between the years 17, miscarrying at least once. The Hamiltons’ marriage was both blessed with many children and fraught with scandal and credit problems. The pair were finally married on 14 December, 1780 he was just shy of the age of twenty-four, and she was twenty-three. In many of his letters Alexander also expressed his worry about his poverty and ability to provide for his future wife. Believing his sincerity, Elizabeth, with no formal education, became interested in military and political affairs, and Alexander even discussed Benedict Arnold’s treason with her. Yet, his true love seemed evident in their courtship correspondence, which was intimate and childlike. As for Alexander, it is possible that he considered marrying Elizabeth for her family’s money and status, for the Schuylers were one of the most influential families in the state of New York. The entire Schuyler family revered Alexander as a young political genius. Both had been soldiers as well as members of his military staff. Both supported a strong centralized government and General Washington. Accepted into the Schuyler family despite his illegitimate birth and lack of wealth or social standing, Alexander Hamilton held political beliefs similar to those of his future father-in-law. For Elizabeth it was love at first sight, a love that remained strong through the many scandals ahead. At the age of twenty-two, she met Alexander Hamilton, a dashing aide-de-camp of General George Washington, at the home of Gertrude Cochran, her aunt, wife of John Cochran. Schooled at home, her early years were typical of most young women of colonial, aristocratic families. 1854), statesman’s wife and charity worker, was born in Albany, New York, the second daughter of Philip Schuyler, a revolutionary war general, and Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler. Introduction: Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton (9 Aug. Presnell Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, 1787 In: Antebellum Period, Eras in Social Welfare History, Peopleīy Jenny L.
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