William S. Hamilton | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

William S. Hamilton

William S. Hamilton | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Photograph from an original painting of Colonel William (Billy) Stephen Hamilton, M. Smith Photography in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Son of Revolutionary War hero and former Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Billy Hamilton served as a member of Wisconsin's Territorial Legislature, fought in the Black Hawk War and owned a lead mine near present day Wiota.
DESCRIPTION
Photograph from an original painting of Colonel William (Billy) Stephen Hamilton, M. Smith Photography in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Son of Revolutionary War hero and former Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Billy Hamilton served as a member of Wisconsin's Territorial Legislature, fought in the Black Hawk War and owned a lead mine near present day Wiota.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:3458
Creation Date: 1880
Creator Name:Smith, M.
City:
County:
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Name File
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:NF Hamilton, Wm. S.
Original Dimensions:5 x 7 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Information on the acquisition of this photograph can be found in the archives in SC 1847. The photograph was created ca. 1880, but the original painting dates from much earlier in the 19th century.
SUBJECTS
Painting
Suits (Clothing)
Cities and towns
Military cadets
Men

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