Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brev't. Maj. Louis McLane Hamilton
Capt. 7 U.S. Cavalry
Aged 24 Years
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 15, 2022
1. Brev't. Maj. Louis McLane Hamilton Monument
Killed in the Battle of the Washita
Nov. 27, 1868,
"while gallantly leading his command."
"A little while, and ye shall see me."
Born July 21, 1844 at the City of New York;
Joined 22 N.Y. Militia as Private June 1862.
Entered the 3 U.S. Infantry as 2nd Lieut.
the following September. Served throughout the
war with the Army of the Potomac in Sykes Division.
Brevetted for gallantry at Chancellorsville, and
again at Gettysburgh, and was appointed Capt.
7th Cavalry, July 1866.
After death, he was brevetted Major U.S.A. for
gallant and meritorious services in engagements
with the Indians, particularly in the battle with
the Cheyennes, on the Washita River, Nov. 27, 1868,
where he fell while gallantly leading his command.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is November 27, 1868.
Location. 41° 40.925′ N, 73° 56.02′ W. Marker is in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. Monument and family plot are in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish-American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Poughkeepsie Volunteer Fire Department World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anandabai Joshee M.D. (about 700 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Elijah Hedding D.D. (about 800 feet away); Samuel Neilson (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trolley Waiting Shelter (approx. Ό mile away); Uppuqui-ipis-ing (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Poughkeepsie.
Regarding Brev't. Maj. Louis McLane Hamilton. From the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery Walking Tour brochure:
Louis was the grandson of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the U.S. Treasury in the Cabinet of George Washington. As the text on his monument describes, Louis was a highly decorated member of the 7th U.S. Cavalry under General George Custer and was killed during the Battle of Washita. Generals Custer and Sherman were among the pallbearers at his funeral.
The eulogy from his fellow officers stated: "Resolved, that the death in battle of our late comrade, Captain Louis M. Hamilton, has bereft us of a
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 15, 2022
2. Brev't. Maj. Louis McLane Hamilton Epitaph
Among the other members of the Hamilton family buried in this plot is Philip Hamilton (1802-1884), the youngest son of Alexander Hamilton and his wife, Elizabeth. Philip was named after an older brother who had been killed in a duel in 1801 at age 19. Philip's wife, Rebecca McLane, is interred next to him. Nearby are the graves of their other son, Alan McLane Hamilton and his wife, May Copeland.
Also see . . .
1. Louis M. Hamilton (1844-1868). (Submitted on November 17, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. (Submitted on November 17, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 15, 2022
3. Brev't. Maj. Louis McLane Hamilton Bio
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 15, 2022
4. Brev't. Maj. Louis McLane Hamilton Bio
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 15, 2022
5. Brev't. Maj. Louis McLane Hamilton Monument and Family Plot
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 15, 2022
6. 7th U.S. Cavalry Shield on Louis McLane Hamilton Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 17, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
